British Queen Elizabeth II has passed away
 

British Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, aged 96. She will be replaced by her son Charles.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61585886

That's sad news...

Well now they'll have a King by Friday.

Queen Elizabeth has passed to heaven, what a long reign she had, longest in history to date, for so many of us, she's been queen since we were born. Now she rejoins her mother Queen consort Elizabeth I, her grandfather and father Kings George V & VI, her husband Prince Philip, her daughter-in Law Princess Diana, and so many other ancestors and passed memeber of the royal bloodline. No doubt will be a tremendous ceremony honoring her life.

A side note, now whoever takes over as James Bond will, for the first time, be fighting for a new monarch.

Sad, but I guess she had a pretty good run making it to 96. At this point I'm almost more surprised to find out that she's not in fact immortal after all. Long lived the queen for certain.

I figured they'd probably go and announce something as soon as I left for a dental appointment. Of course I was right. Had just started up the car and learned the news through hand signals. From a family member who stepped out of the house. :tconfuse:


Well now I'll never unthink him as the Mr. Rogers character, King Friday.

Truly an End of an Era.
Last week Gorbachev, this week - Elisabeth II.

It is strange how something that doesn't relate to you or affect your life in any meaningful way can be so comforting. Like in case with a Queen - I am a not a citizen of UK and her existence or lack of thereof did nothing to me, but her sole presence in this mad world brought some comfort and stability. And now its gone.

I was just sat thinking how she's not only been the queen for my whole life but actaully my parent's lives too. Feels sad.

Very sad. Rest in Peace, Your Majesty.

This woman was alive during World War II, wasn't she? Literally part of the ancient world.

Yes, though you have an odd perception of what is ancient.

*antiquated world

The same could probably be said about living in the 1980s or 90s.

Anything before 1980 might as well be ancient history.

It feels so strange to think Charles will be a king now.

They also have to change the national anthem, It was God save the Queen, Now it will have to be God save the King.

She was a beloved monarch and remarkable woman. I'm glad that she got to live to see her Platinum Jubilee and meet the next Prime Minister.

Who wanted the monarchy abolished when she was younger.

Thanks, had wanted to see his speech, but think it happened while I was at work and then later never thought to go look it up.

So what happens when he dies? I doubt he's making it past early/mid 80's.

Then his son becomes the next King. This isn't something anyone is curious about, the rules of succession are pretty clear.