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21. No snark here. I wish Elizabeth well and may she find some comfort. She has to hurt.

Sat Apr 17, 2021, 08:54 PM

Apr 2021

99 is one hell of a run. I don't think I would want to go that long.

BTW she should retire now and give Chuck sometime being the King.

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The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2021 OP

IMO, not necessarily alone. no_hypocrisy Apr 2021 #1

She should step down to do charity work and give Charles his chance. Peregrine Took Apr 2021 #2

You are incorrect... Elizabeth II can and will be the crown until she joins her prince. NotHardly Apr 2021 #15

Not enough people know that is why she still serves & will not abdicate Hekate Apr 2021 #22

When it was suggested to the Queen's mother canetoad Apr 2021 #27

I know this won't happen, but I'd rather william take King jimfields33 Apr 2021 #3

Why does the monarchy need to survive, from an American point of view? pnwmom Apr 2021 #13

Britain itself didn't though jimfields33 Apr 2021 #20

My question was why should any American care about the monarchy surviving. pnwmom Apr 2021 #23

England tried a Republic. It didn't last. NT mwooldri Apr 2021 #38

My question is still why Americans (or as you call us, "the Americans") should care. pnwmom Apr 2021 #44

Well not really "the same." Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #45

It's basically an expensive mascot, right? n/t pnwmom Apr 2021 #48

I'd say "profitable" rather than expensive. Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #50

Then why were they telling Harry they couldn't afford security for them anymore, pnwmom Apr 2021 #52

Because the profits don't translate directly to the Royals' budget, of course. Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #53

But there's no reason the budget couldn't be expanded. I'm sure Harry and Meghan pnwmom Apr 2021 #54

I'm sure they were.... Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #55

Charles as king is not an appealing thought. roamer65 Apr 2021 #5

The Queen may live another 10 years so he will only be king for about 20 years. nt Blasphemer Apr 2021 #14

This is the most anachronistic, racist, money laundering stupidity ever. Why is it still around. efhmc Apr 2021 #16

It is pretty stupid. But Brits love their anachronistic traditions. SunSeeker Apr 2021 #32

Which countries will do that? Treefrog Apr 2021 #35

There have been rumblings from Australia about a republic in the past. roamer65 Apr 2021 #60

Charles is aside from the line of succession. He can advise, but he can never be coronated. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #24

This just isn't true. Charles will be King unless he passes before Queen Elizabeth. Drunken Irishman Apr 2021 #29

What are you talking about? ShazzieB Apr 2021 #33

You're completely wrong about that. Treefrog Apr 2021 #36

EEERRRRRR.. Wrong. Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #46

I expect she'll do another year and then step down. OnlinePoker Apr 2021 #31

Or she'll fade fast. Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #51

She might get picked up quick by a new suitor ... TomWilm Apr 2021 #4

Thank you arlyellowdog Apr 2021 #9

Yeah and she's a real cougar! NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #19

rumors sheilahi Apr 2021 #41

THat is so emblematic of the time--COVID Separation, but at least she was able to have a funeral hlthe2b Apr 2021 #6

What a lonely and powerful picture. eTXwLA Apr 2021 #7

+1. It is a powerful picture. Kaleva Apr 2021 #8

My grandparents were married 63 years rpannier Apr 2021 #10

+1 pandr32 Apr 2021 #12

Possibly especially when you're the Queen. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #25

One of the CNN correspondents said the Queen has found Deminpenn Apr 2021 #39

Consider this extraordinary woman's life. colorado_ufo Apr 2021 #11

Found the funderal fascinating to watch Deminpenn Apr 2021 #40

Not only did she *live* through WWII, she put on a uniform marybourg Apr 2021 #43

Yes, she did! colorado_ufo Apr 2021 #59

OMG - Danica Kirka! I used to work with her at the AP! calimary Apr 2021 #17

time to retire instead of bitterly continuing to kick your son to the curb who TomDaisy Apr 2021 #18

Way too late for THAT pony to be ridden. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #26

No. I think you're confusing him with his great-uncle Edward III, marybourg Apr 2021 #28

He didn't do any such thing! ShazzieB Apr 2021 #34

You've really got hold of the wrong end of the stick here. Treefrog Apr 2021 #37

No snark here. I wish Elizabeth well and may she find some comfort. She has to hurt. Botany Apr 2021 #21

Anyone can leave condolences at the Royal website. ornotna Apr 2021 #30

May he rest in peace twodogsbarking Apr 2021 #42

a person is crowned not coronated. If you are going to comment on British royalty, demigoddess Apr 2021 #47

Thank you. marybourg Apr 2021 #57

No matter the lifetime of public service and exposure Marthe48 Apr 2021 #49

Did you know Prince Philip's mother Alice Beringia Apr 2021 #56

He was apparently frugal til the day he died TexasBushwhacker Apr 2021 #58