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In reply to the discussion: The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone [View all]Botany
(70,442 posts)21. No snark here. I wish Elizabeth well and may she find some comfort. She has to hurt.
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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You are incorrect... Elizabeth II can and will be the crown until she joins her prince.
NotHardly
Apr 2021
#15
My question is still why Americans (or as you call us, "the Americans") should care.
pnwmom
Apr 2021
#44
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
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
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
THat is so emblematic of the time--COVID Separation, but at least she was able to have a funeral
hlthe2b
Apr 2021
#6
time to retire instead of bitterly continuing to kick your son to the curb who
TomDaisy
Apr 2021
#18
No snark here. I wish Elizabeth well and may she find some comfort. She has to hurt.
Botany
Apr 2021
#21
a person is crowned not coronated. If you are going to comment on British royalty,
demigoddess
Apr 2021
#47