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By *ames5169 OP   Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

Who’s feeling sad today?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it bad that every time I see the name Queen I think of Freddie Mercury?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am and it feels very surreal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A lot of people.

Personally, I’m not.

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By *hil most chillMan
over a year ago

South East & Europe

About time there was another thread for this. I'm not sad btw

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By *JstarsoloWoman
over a year ago

Wombwell, Barnsley

I'm sad for the family, and appreciate the significance in history.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I just Googled Queen tribute Leeds to see if there was a book of condolence and all I got was details of a Freddy Mercury tribute act in a working mens club.

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

Not sad per se but its made me think of when my nan died. It feels more surreal that we have a king now.

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By *mma29Couple
over a year ago

wirral

I'm sad, she was a national treasure

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London

Yes, it feel very strange today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who’s feeling sad today?"

Life moves on, hence everyone that is quoting ‘long love the king’ etc.

*i need to learn the words to the new National Anthem…. ….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I just Googled Queen tribute Leeds to see if there was a book of condolence and all I got was details of a Freddy Mercury tribute act in a working mens club."

Sally, all I have to say is thank you.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Yes somewhat tbh ...

It's all we have ever known in our lifetime and despite some of her family members being less than wholesome I respected the Queen for her unfaltering dedication to duty..

May she rest in peace x

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By *ames5169 OP   Man
over a year ago

Birmingham


"Yes somewhat tbh ...

It's all we have ever known in our lifetime and despite some of her family members being less than wholesome I respected the Queen for her unfaltering dedication to duty..

May she rest in peace x"

Well said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got to the point of having a permanent WTF expression on my face

I'm sure it's sad for her family and friends. I'm neither.

I'm completely bemused by what I'm hearing and seeing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not even remotely. I never knew her, I never met her, she is not related to me in any way, shape or form. She's just somebody else's relative who appears on the TV now and again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sad, we’ve all got to go some day and she had a good innings without a lot of the stresses us mortals have to live with

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sad and teary like many but I do empathise with their loss.

I may not agree with certain decisions/actions/things re royalty in general and how this royal family in particular conduct themselves in life but I respected her dignity, grace and commitment to her role.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Of all the emotions I might go through today on hearing of the Queen's death, sadness is not one of them.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not me! It’s someone I didn’t know.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes and it feels a bit weird. I’m not on social media platforms like twitter and insta. Sod that!

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By *AURA6969TV/TS
over a year ago

RUGBY

Certainly I am sad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't say i feel sad. I think im feeling empathy for the family.

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

I was mid flight when we found out. Had to keep calm and carry on as working, so didn’t think much of it.

But now I feel sad…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sad probably isn’t the right word. I’m not a royalist at all but I must admit it does feel different today.

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By *ames5169 OP   Man
over a year ago

Birmingham


"Not me! It’s someone I didn’t know. "

I know xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I felt sad yesterday as it reminded me off when my grandparents today, I agree it feels surreal today, it will be odd when all the bank notes change as well

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

Not sad per se just all feels a bit surreal, it's something you knew was inevitably going to happen but never thought it would.

Tg x

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


" it will be odd when all the bank notes change as well "

We will only be using contactless by then

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By *aptainhornpipeMan
over a year ago

manchester

No not sad, she was very old and had a remarkable life. It’s time for something new, old Charlie has waited enough he’s in his 70’s

Let’s see how he handles things and if he messes up let’s scrap the lot and become a republic

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

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By *elshcouple18Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Not a fan of the whole royal institution, but she was a mother and a grandmother, her family should be able to greive in private, the same as you or I would if a member if our family pass away.

Last nights debarcle in the forums just shows what a nasty world we live in at this present time.

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By *asycouple777Couple
over a year ago

bristol

Very sad

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By *ames5169 OP   Man
over a year ago

Birmingham


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Incredible words x

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

I am very much a royalist this country will not be the same without the Queen.

God save our king

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Wise words. Completely agree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Well said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad. She was an amazing woman. Absolute Grace and dignity her whole life. Rest in peace ma’am. God Save the King!

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

RIP to Lizzy wish she had made it to 100

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Fantastic post

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Amen to this

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

Can I remind people, if you are going to disagree with a post can you do it without attacking the person who posted it. If we have a bit of respect for peoples views then I won't wear my finger out today.

This goes both ways btw

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Here here, you read my mind

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A very dignified woman who protected her country and family, rightly or wrongly, through difficult times.

RIP

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

I'm feeling very sad today, I loved the Queen. My Dad died a couple of weeks, so I know how her family are feeling right now...

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

*ago*

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By *entBarryUKMan
over a year ago

Ashford


"*ago*"

Sorry for your loss.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96"

Yeah all those years of manual labour and working on the tools really took its toll on her

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By *entBarryUKMan
over a year ago

Ashford

I do feel sad. Sad that I didn't get to meet her and sad for her family and friends.

I think a lot of people will learn a bit more about her over the coming few weeks, with all the TV tribute shows.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

This. Soooooooo much this.

Well said PP.

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If we have a bit of respect for peoples views then I won't wear my finger out today."

Easily my favourite comment in some time

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By *r FirecrackerMan
over a year ago

London


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Beautifully put x

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over a year ago


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96

Yeah all those years of manual labour and working on the tools really took its toll on her "

A fraction of people do manual labour. Proper null point

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over a year ago


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96

Yeah all those years of manual labour and working on the tools really took its toll on her

A fraction of people do manual labour. Proper null point "

It's not a null point at all. I'm pretty sure if you sat on your arse while everyone attended to every need for you and all you had to do was think and speak, you'd be full of beans at 96 as well. Meanwhile, someone who has had to actually work for a living might not be so lucky

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By *lynJMan
over a year ago

Morden


"Who’s feeling sad today?"

I've been feeling sad for months now.

This only added to it.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

It's a little odd. I'm no real royalist and I'm wondering why we can be saddened when we hear of the death of actors, politicians or people we barely had knowledge of, but when the 70 year head of state dies unexpectedly - because they didn't open the local supermarket, do more tik tocks or some voice-over to stay in the media I'm not immediately googling their life's history.

It's quite rare to belong to a nation where a monarch has been seen as a standard, not as a dictator.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"*ago*

Sorry for your loss."

Thank you x

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton


"Is it bad that every time I see the name Queen I think of Freddie Mercury? "

His death made me sadder tbh

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I think she was good at being Queen but I don't feel emotional about somebody I've never met. Luke

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96

Yeah all those years of manual labour and working on the tools really took its toll on her "

You don't have to work on the tools to be classed as working hard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here.

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over a year ago


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96

Yeah all those years of manual labour and working on the tools really took its toll on her

A fraction of people do manual labour. Proper null point

It's not a null point at all. I'm pretty sure if you sat on your arse while everyone attended to every need for you and all you had to do was think and speak, you'd be full of beans at 96 as well. Meanwhile, someone who has had to actually work for a living might not be so lucky"

Respectfully, complete and total bollocks

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96

Yeah all those years of manual labour and working on the tools really took its toll on her

You don't have to work on the tools to be classed as working hard."

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

I'm sad I may not of met her but in my 68yrs there has been 1 constant the Queen as head of state. She did so much for this country. So yes I'm a royalist and proud to be let hope Charles III will do a good job.long live our King

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, I don’t feel anything. I am interested in the news about it etc but not feeling sad.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here. "

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here.

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me. "

Well I don’t think that’s true based on my experience of reading you on here. BUT that is just you, yes.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here.

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me.

Well I don’t think that’s true based on my experience of reading you on here. BUT that is just you, yes. "

On an RIP thread I wouldn’t no. Not sure why you think it’s funny.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"*ago*"

Sorry for your loss

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By *W ChapMan
over a year ago

Swindon

I am I think, or maybe more just a surreal feeling that something is missing, certain things trigger waves of sadness.

I am staying away from fb and twitter to avoid all of the hate.

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By *ippy_and_millieCouple
over a year ago

Kent


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96

Yeah all those years of manual labour and working on the tools really took its toll on her "

Don't be silly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me.

Well I don’t think that’s true based on my experience of reading you on here. BUT that is just you, yes.

On an RIP thread I wouldn’t no. Not sure why you think it’s funny. "

Oh on an RIP thread!!!!

Good thing that many of the threads about the Queen are not just RIP threads then.

Also I know you don’t know why I think this interaction is funny, which is actually also funny to me. .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here.

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me. "

I don't agree people shouldn't comment on a thread if they don't buy into the opinion of the majority on it. However I do believe there are people who are being very incentive and whilst they may not like the monarchy or the Queen, they are showing very little respect and understanding but a lot of people are wanting to pay tribute to the Queen.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here.

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me.

I don't agree people shouldn't comment on a thread if they don't buy into the opinion of the majority on it. However I do believe there are people who are being very incentive and whilst they may not like the monarchy or the Queen, they are showing very little respect and understanding but a lot of people are wanting to pay tribute to the Queen. "

I didn’t say they shouldn’t. I said I wouldn’t.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am I think, or maybe more just a surreal feeling that something is missing, certain things trigger waves of sadness.

I am staying away from fb and twitter to avoid all of the hate. "

I think you've hit the nail on the head as to how I'm feeling too.

Like something is somehow missing.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here. "

xxx

Especially this bit

it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

I don't agree people shouldn't comment on a thread if they don't buy into the opinion of the majority on it. However I do believe there are people who are being very incentive and whilst they may not like the monarchy or the Queen, they are showing very little respect and understanding but a lot of people are wanting to pay tribute to the Queen.

I didn’t say they shouldn’t. I said I wouldn’t. "

But that’s just you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Exactly this....perfect

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"

I don't agree people shouldn't comment on a thread if they don't buy into the opinion of the majority on it. However I do believe there are people who are being very incentive and whilst they may not like the monarchy or the Queen, they are showing very little respect and understanding but a lot of people are wanting to pay tribute to the Queen.

I didn’t say they shouldn’t. I said I wouldn’t.

But that’s just you "

Absolutely is

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By *orkshireDrifterMan
over a year ago

Nafferton, nr Driffield.


"I felt sad yesterday as it reminded me off when my grandparents today, I agree it feels surreal today, it will be odd when all the bank notes change as well "

Also all crests and badges with a Royal crown at the top: most military & official cap badges will be replaced by a Kings crown.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"

Also all crests and badges with a Royal crown at the top: most military & official cap badges will be replaced by a Kings crown."

All police officers badges. It will be expensive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Also all crests and badges with a Royal crown at the top: most military & official cap badges will be replaced by a Kings crown.

All police officers badges. It will be expensive"

Plans will have been in place for this kind of things for a long time and I'm sure preparation has already been started.

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

Yes I’m sad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Well said...

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me.

Well I don’t think that’s true based on my experience of reading you on here. BUT that is just you, yes.

On an RIP thread I wouldn’t no. Not sure why you think it’s funny.

Oh on an RIP thread!!!!

Good thing that many of the threads about the Queen are not just RIP threads then.

Also I know you don’t know why I think this interaction is funny, which is actually also funny to me. . "

This seems personal,can you keep it away from the forum

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By *hackles44Man
over a year ago

LEICESTER

i feel the loss of our Queen

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Very eloquently put and this is how I feel also.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I'm feeling a little sad, yes, not the kind of sadness you feel when a family member passes away though.

I wanted her to live to be a 100. It feels weird.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me.

Well I don’t think that’s true based on my experience of reading you on here. BUT that is just you, yes.

On an RIP thread I wouldn’t no. Not sure why you think it’s funny.

Oh on an RIP thread!!!!

Good thing that many of the threads about the Queen are not just RIP threads then.

Also I know you don’t know why I think this interaction is funny, which is actually also funny to me. .

This seems personal,can you keep it away from the forum "

It isn’t personal for me. But the reply to my response (to someone else) may have been.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"Can I remind people, if you are going to disagree with a post can you do it without attacking the person who posted it. If we have a bit of respect for peoples views then I won't wear my finger out today.

This goes both ways btw

"

A reminder please

If you are going to post you have to do it within forum rules,no matter how idiotic / nasty or lacking respect a post is.

To the people who are acting like trolls and dropping posts everywhere just to get a rise ,you will be banned if you carry on.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo


"

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me.

Well I don’t think that’s true based on my experience of reading you on here. BUT that is just you, yes.

On an RIP thread I wouldn’t no. Not sure why you think it’s funny.

Oh on an RIP thread!!!!

Good thing that many of the threads about the Queen are not just RIP threads then.

Also I know you don’t know why I think this interaction is funny, which is actually also funny to me. .

This seems personal,can you keep it away from the forum

It isn’t personal for me. But the reply to my response (to someone else) may have been. "

My post was a drop it post. Lets do that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96

Yeah all those years of manual labour and working on the tools really took its toll on her

A fraction of people do manual labour. Proper null point

It's not a null point at all. I'm pretty sure if you sat on your arse while everyone attended to every need for you and all you had to do was think and speak, you'd be full of beans at 96 as well. Meanwhile, someone who has had to actually work for a living might not be so lucky"

Unless you do the same job as someone else you have no real idea of what that job entails. You can only surmise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

My thoughts too but more eloquently explained than I could have done.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Not at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I find it hugely impressive that she was still working at 96"

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By *usie pTV/TS
over a year ago

taunton

Sadness is not what I feel, I think its more a feeling of respect for a job well done and a fine example she set to others who follow, she has had a damn good innings and enjoyed pretty good health. Sadness is what I feel for that little girl who was shot, bowel babe, my friends son who took his own life a few weeks ago and all folks who do not enjoy good health, this is an entirely different thing.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"I am and it feels very surreal "

Surreal is very much the word today… I think numbing… one of my colleagues who in the office got corrected in a call that it’s now HIS majesty revenue and customs…. They laughed but just the little things

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

London seems quieter than normal.....

Almost eery.

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"London seems quieter than normal.....

Almost eery.

Winston"

My husband who is out and about today has just phoned me to tell me exactly that. He said it was eerily quiet until he was on the tube around Westminster down to Earls Court.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"London seems quieter than normal.....

Almost eery.

Winston"

It came down to me to ask what was the protocol as to what to do today and we had to ask people higher up, it just feels weird

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"London seems quieter than normal.....

Almost eery.

Winston

It came down to me to ask what was the protocol as to what to do today and we had to ask people higher up, it just feels weird "

I think the problem is it all feels like it came as a bit of a shock. I know the Queen had been in ill health but there was no indication until yesterday that the end was imminent so I think it's caught everyone off guard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am very sad.

I honestly didn’t think i would feel as low as I do.

She was just a constant in my life for my, so far, 51 years on this planet and it’s just very hard to imagine life without her. But life goes on and time heals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not particularly. She had no impact on my life so feel no sense of loss. Said on other threads though that she was a classy wee lady though, so respect due in that regard. The Royal family will be fucked without her. No one will be able t garner the same warmth and fondness from the public.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

She had no impact on my life, I just feel sorry that a family as lost a mother, grandmother etc....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Today I'm OK, yesterday when I first heard the news it did shake me and last night I was a little melancholy.

Today I'm just worried about how long the pictures of her in my pocket will be legal tender.

And also will all the postboxes need to be changed from E11R to C111PO?

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By *tarbeckCouple
over a year ago

york


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

My thoughts too but more eloquently explained than I could have done. "
very well said my thoughts exactly

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I have a different take on it all, especially the born into it arguments.

Yes she was born into privilege and wealth as I was born to a working class household. But just like myself she’s made the best of the situation she found herself in. She never asked to be Queen, but unless she was willing to do something really dramatic like abdicate, someone else would’ve taken the role on.

There’s very few arguments about her time as Queen, even those who dislike the Monarchy (that includes me) agree she was a great head of state.

So I’ll respect the mourning and carry on as normal, to answer the Ops question, I’m not sad but I’m not happy either.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here.

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me. "

Same here Nora.

But some folk just can't help themselves.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.


"I have a different take on it all, especially the born into it arguments.

Yes she was born into privilege and wealth as I was born to a working class household. But just like myself she’s made the best of the situation she found herself in. She never asked to be Queen, but unless she was willing to do something really dramatic like abdicate, someone else would’ve taken the role on.

There’s very few arguments about her time as Queen, even those who dislike the Monarchy (that includes me) agree she was a great head of state.

So I’ll respect the mourning and carry on as normal, to answer the Ops question, I’m not sad but I’m not happy either.

"

Well said x

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By *nigmatic_AngelWoman
over a year ago

The place where fairies live


"Who’s feeling sad today?"

Very

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By *nigmatic_AngelWoman
over a year ago

The place where fairies live


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

This is lovely xx

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

This is lovely xx"

Yup. Summed it up perfectly. Well done Peach xx

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By *ames5169 OP   Man
over a year ago

Birmingham


"Who’s feeling sad today?

Very "

It’s ok to be upset

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

She earned our respect. Charles has to an extent, especially with his focus on protecting the natural world. I think the family and the rest of us should be left in peace m, to deal with it privately now.

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By *adyluck..Woman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

Aww I’m feeling something yes sad she was a very special lady, showing my respect not posting pics or status enjoying the music too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Someone who did the same job for 70 years to the best of her ability made it look easy and looked like she was enjoying it a great deal too, ideals standards, exemplified them all, did a massive amount for this country, had a sense of humour too, what’s not to love, she will be sorely missed for a long time too

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport


"I just Googled Queen tribute Leeds to see if there was a book of condolence and all I got was details of a Freddy Mercury tribute act in a working mens club.

Sally, all I have to say is thank you.

"

Would it be too soon and terribly wrong of me to start the rumour of Brian May changing the band's name to King?

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By *irtysnapperMan
over a year ago

Bromsgrove


"Who’s feeling sad today?"

Not me. I didn’t know her.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Who’s feeling sad today?"

Yeah pretty much. She was always there and felt like a very calming knowledgeable capable leader. All things must pass but... Sad none the less.

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By *irginLad32Man
over a year ago

Catford

I'm sad that's she's gone it doesn't feel real, and also its sad that part of her role involved her sending telegrams to people as they reached 100 and sadly she never got there herself. RIP God save the Queen.

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By *irginLad32Man
over a year ago

Catford


"I just Googled Queen tribute Leeds to see if there was a book of condolence and all I got was details of a Freddy Mercury tribute act in a working mens club.

Sally, all I have to say is thank you.

Would it be too soon and terribly wrong of me to start the rumour of Brian May changing the band's name to King?"

The band died when Freddie did. Adam Lambert is no Freddie as much as he calls himself the new Freddie Mercury. Brian May needs to let Queen just be the memory of its excellence and stop trying to revive it. Freddie wouldn't want this

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"I'm sad that's she's gone it doesn't feel real, and also its sad that part of her role involved her sending telegrams to people as they reached 100 and sadly she never got there herself. RIP God save the Queen. "

I thought about this only minutes ago. How many people held onto life in their later years for that sole reason?

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By *rixon11Man
over a year ago

Leeds

No, not at all

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

I think another thing people don't consider as to why folks are melancholy is the connection. Hear me out.

My fondest memories I have made with my dad have been over Meat Loaf. My dad had been a huge fan for as long as I could remember. I took him to his first Meat Loaf gig. We shared those experiences and I'm forever thankful for them. When Meat Loaf died it was very sombre for me. I was genuinely really upset. It was the realisation that that was it, forever memories with no new ones to be made over our love of the man and the music.

Many many people have that kind of connection with their grandparents regarding the Queen, and her death signals the end of memory making and the loss of that link with their loved one.

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By *W ChapMan
over a year ago

Swindon

Christ, watching Charles arrive at Buckingham Palace is a tough old watch. Fair play to him, he's meeting some of the good folk gathered there.

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By *risky FoxesCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle Emlyn


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

Incredible words x"

Thankyou for putting into words what I could not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think another thing people don't consider as to why folks are melancholy is the connection. Hear me out.

My fondest memories I have made with my dad have been over Meat Loaf. My dad had been a huge fan for as long as I could remember. I took him to his first Meat Loaf gig. We shared those experiences and I'm forever thankful for them. When Meat Loaf died it was very sombre for me. I was genuinely really upset. It was the realisation that that was it, forever memories with no new ones to be made over our love of the man and the music.

Many many people have that kind of connection with their grandparents regarding the Queen, and her death signals the end of memory making and the loss of that link with their loved one."

Yes, very well put. I guess folk have empathy for others or they don't.

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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago

Birmingham


"Who’s feeling sad today?"

I am. It’s really odd to think she’s not around any more.

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

Yes I’m feeling sad today it’s definitely the end of an era of a wonderful person yesterday was one of them I remember where I was moments

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Only sad because she didn't return what the rightful owners of all the treasures stolen from all the countries still remain and bailing out Andrew that day respect disappeared

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Very sad! Was nice watching Charles with the people x

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Very sad! Was nice watching Charles with the people x"

It was nice that he did that.

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By *irginLad32Man
over a year ago

Catford


"I'm sad that's she's gone it doesn't feel real, and also its sad that part of her role involved her sending telegrams to people as they reached 100 and sadly she never got there herself. RIP God save the Queen.

I thought about this only minutes ago. How many people held onto life in their later years for that sole reason? "

My next door neighbour was a d day veteran he held on to 99 by staying active. He still went down the pub! Lockdown came along and he wasn't going out and I think that's what killed him. And he kept saying I'll get my telegram soon. Very sad. RIP Harry.

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By *tarbeckCouple
over a year ago

york


"Very sad! Was nice watching Charles with the people x"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity."

Nicely done P. Yesterday I was sad, and I still am for the country's loss, but now I feel strangely happy for her. She is finally free from the burden of duty she felt obliged to carry for her whole adult life, to literally her final days. History will probably never see her like again, certainly nobody here will.

..and if they think I'm changing my Queen's Crowns for Kings, they can jog on..

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By *vgloryholebs16TV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol.

Not sad, but different ..

I lost my 'queen' my Mother back in April and I think this period of mourning will help me along the way..

I do feel a certain amount of manipulation from the media suggesting we should all be sad etc but that was expected...

You could argue this whole ' out of respect' thing affecting and closing shops, sporting fixtures etc is strange and one could argue 'out of respect' they should continue to open and participate..

The funeral I have heard is the 19th and yes I can see an argument for closing down just for the day, but let's not milk it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not sad, but different ..

I lost my 'queen' my Mother back in April and I think this period of mourning will help me along the way..

I do feel a certain amount of manipulation from the media suggesting we should all be sad etc but that was expected...

You could argue this whole ' out of respect' thing affecting and closing shops, sporting fixtures etc is strange and one could argue 'out of respect' they should continue to open and participate..

The funeral I have heard is the 19th and yes I can see an argument for closing down just for the day, but let's not milk it."

Sorry for the loss of your mum.

I think people are forgetting that the Queen was the head of state and in most countries around the world they do similar When the airhead of state dies.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"My view is this, right or wrong...

I'm no royalist but I got no time for it. There's certain things to take the piss out of, but the death of someone loved by millions ain't one of them. I know people chunter on about a cushty life in a Palace and never having money worries n all that, but half of these fuckers would bail after a week of doing her job coz it would be too hard.

She probably helps more people in an hour than any "normal" person helps in their entire lifetime and people fail to consider that. She made a promise to serve her country until the end and she kept it, when 80% of people can't keep a promise for more than a week.

She put her personal feelings aside in the name of duty, for 70 fucking years. She lived and breathed her role, and yeah, there were times she could probably have done things better, but she literally lived and learnt in the public eye, under immense scrutiny. We get a warning if we fuck up in our job, we ain't got the eyes of the world watching. She's a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and has been the only constant thing in most of our lives.

I don't think people appreciate we are tolerated by other countries out of respect for the Queen. Fuck all to do with our government, fuck all to do with us as a people. Other leaders admired and respected her. She had far more political clout than she's given credit for, simply by leaving her political views at the door and being welcoming and caring. Her lack of politics has saved our arses.

Yes I'm sad. Sad at the ugliness I'm seeing, sad for a family who've lost their mentor and loved one, sad for people who she meant so much to. Sad for all those who've served on the armed forces and are seeing such disrespect towards "their boss" who they literally put their life on the line for. And yeah, I'm sad for myself. As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

Incredible words x

Thankyou for putting into words what I could not. "

Very very well put. And if people feel so little for our queen. That's fine. Just have enough respect for those that do and keep the bile for a more appropriate time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad today...husband attended the West Ham game and said it was very emotional.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very sad, all we have known is the country being under the Queens reign. It truly is the end of an incredible era

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By *bonybbwWoman
over a year ago

London

So yesterday we had a bit of retail therapy around good old central London. Before the news was broken I was looking at all of these souvenirs of the queen.

I wished I had got something like a mug at least. I bet the price of 'em has gone up x10 now.

But seriously it is all so sad. I am still in shock at her sudden death.

R.I.P Queen Elizabeth II

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My view is this, right or wrong...

…

As much as the monarchy can be divisive, she always tried to bring unity.

When we talk about unity, are we talking about the way she was a unifying figure across the many countries that many wish she never ruled over in the first place??

As I said yesterday, it’s sad for many and I respect those grieving but I cannot be a requirement for people to view her as some kind of Saint like figure when she simply wasn’t for many people.

Those that are incredibly saddened by her passing, I’m sorry to you. But I think that people are for some reason completely shocked that her passing may not be that sad for some and actually for many she wasn’t tremendous or someone people think deserved power or whatever and certainly was not someone I think many people think represented something that is particularly nice or good or kind or anything but horrific. And what I think people should remind themselves is that those feelings are also valid. And love for the Queen does not invalidate them. Love for or even respect for the royal family and their history and what they stand for does not invalidate those that don’t have any positive feelings toward them.

Sometimes on here you see people that are saying you can’t say this and you can’t say that anymore and everyone is a snowflake and this has just been them wishing and willing people to shut up because they don’t agree.

Unfortunately, we are not all the heroes in everyone’s story. And death does not protect us from critique. Perhaps not the same but when Mandela died, when George Floyd died, when Kobe Bryant died, everyone was so quick to highlight their shortcomings almost immediately after their death and though it hurt me, it taught me that in this life, in this world, nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it is. I’m waffling here but I just feel like everyone should be the people they are always telling others to be when it comes to hearing things they don’t like on here.

Then I just wouldn’t comment on all the threads if I wasn’t feeling the same as the majority on them. But hey that’s just me.

Same here Nora.

But some folk just can't help themselves. "

WHO specifically are the folks you mean?

And as has been clarified to Nora already, all these threads are not RIP threads. They’re threads asking different things and people are more than entitled to answer.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"Very sad, all we have known is the country being under the Queens reign. It truly is the end of an incredible era

"

My dad is 88 and he had three kings before our Queen

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Are the BBC going to dedicate the same amount of coverage to those pensioners dying of starvation or the cold. At least she had the best healthcare and didn't have to die on a trolley in a hospital corridor. But on a down side whilst she was paying respect to her husband the politicians were throwing parties. So I have mixed emotions

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By *ystic DWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Very sad today but can't stop thinking of

King Charles spaniel

Yes I know its awful

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Ha just seen something up there comparing George Floyd's death with our Queen. Awesome work whoever that was.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ha just seen something up there comparing George Floyd's death with our Queen. Awesome work whoever that was. "

Why are people over here so obsessed with him?

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Are the BBC going to dedicate the same amount of coverage to those pensioners dying of starvation or the cold. At least she had the best healthcare and didn't have to die on a trolley in a hospital corridor. But on a down side whilst she was paying respect to her husband the politicians were throwing parties. So I have mixed emotions "

No. Why would they? Meanwhile this is an op about the Queen. Feel free to start a thread about the nhs or pensioners.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ha just seen something up there comparing George Floyd's death with our Queen. Awesome work whoever that was. "

And in context that point was - ‘nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it’

It was also not a comparison as there was an acknowledgement that they’re perhaps not the same.

Anyway, as I said before, I was on fab when George Floyd died, and if you think people are disrespecting the Queen’s death, you should’ve seen the things people (That’s are Still here) said after that.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Very sad, all we have known is the country being under the Queens reign. It truly is the end of an incredible era

My dad is 88 and he had three kings before our Queen"

My dad worked with a man who attended Queen Victoria's funeral as a member of the armed forces and his aunt watched the boat carry her body across the Solent. Anyone born before 1935 will have lived through four reigns.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle


"Are the BBC going to dedicate the same amount of coverage to those pensioners dying of starvation or the cold. At least she had the best healthcare and didn't have to die on a trolley in a hospital corridor. But on a down side whilst she was paying respect to her husband the politicians were throwing parties. So I have mixed emotions

No. Why would they? Meanwhile this is an op about the Queen. Feel free to start a thread about the nhs or pensioners. "

Was about my feelings as well if you notice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are the BBC going to dedicate the same amount of coverage to those pensioners dying of starvation or the cold. At least she had the best healthcare and didn't have to die on a trolley in a hospital corridor. But on a down side whilst she was paying respect to her husband the politicians were throwing parties. So I have mixed emotions

No. Why would they? Meanwhile this is an op about the Queen. Feel free to start a thread about the nhs or pensioners. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Very sad today but can't stop thinking of

King Charles spaniel

Yes I know its awful "

My thoughts exactly, waiting for a meme of Charles with crown on big floppy ears added

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I just Googled Queen tribute Leeds to see if there was a book of condolence and all I got was details of a Freddy Mercury tribute act in a working mens club."

I'm off to see Queen machine next week

It is inevitable

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Very sad, all we have known is the country being under the Queens reign. It truly is the end of an incredible era

My dad is 88 and he had three kings before our Queen"

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"Very sad, all we have known is the country being under the Queens reign. It truly is the end of an incredible era

My dad is 88 and he had three kings before our Queen

My dad worked with a man who attended Queen Victoria's funeral as a member of the armed forces and his aunt watched the boat carry her body across the Solent. Anyone born before 1935 will have lived through four reigns. "

I thought it was interesting in Boris' speech that he said the Queen was the last British woman alive to have served in uniform in the second world war

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Her passing was a massive shock to me.

She was a mighty and wonderful woman indeed.

She will be missed dearly. Beautiful, kind, hard working woman who did every millimetre of her duty as a Queen. No one can compare to her.

May her soul rest in peace and May she be reunited with Prince Phillip.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Very sad, all we have known is the country being under the Queens reign. It truly is the end of an incredible era

My dad is 88 and he had three kings before our Queen

My dad worked with a man who attended Queen Victoria's funeral as a member of the armed forces and his aunt watched the boat carry her body across the Solent. Anyone born before 1935 will have lived through four reigns.

I thought it was interesting in Boris' speech that he said the Queen was the last British woman alive to have served in uniform in the second world war "

Did he! That is interesting.

I'm going to write my father's memories down because otherwise they'll be lost. I know they'll be of no interest to anyone else but he's connected to events that occurred in 1901 which puts things into perspective as far as I'm concerned

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m not that fussed really , the queen was probably the only decent royal . The rest have mostly done or been involved in domestic stuff that most families do so they are a family but priveliged to the hilt . Social media has had a lot to do with bringing them to the forefront of the public . So to me it’s just another day in the life

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By *exyMPCouple
over a year ago

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA


"I just Googled Queen tribute Leeds to see if there was a book of condolence and all I got was details of a Freddy Mercury tribute act in a working mens club."

There's a book of condolence on the Royal Family website

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Ha just seen something up there comparing George Floyd's death with our Queen. Awesome work whoever that was.

And in context that point was - ‘nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it’

It was also not a comparison as there was an acknowledgement that they’re perhaps not the same.

Anyway, as I said before, I was on fab when George Floyd died, and if you think people are disrespecting the Queen’s death, you should’ve seen the things people (That’s are Still here) said after that. "

I missed that part of the thread but why would anyone expect there to be any equivalence between our head of state for 70 years and a man murdered by police in a other country.

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

I don’t particularly feel sad today, but I can feel empathy for the sadness that will be felt by her family that have lost a Mother and Grandmother and the sadness felt by those who loved her

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Very sad, all we have known is the country being under the Queens reign. It truly is the end of an incredible era

My dad is 88 and he had three kings before our Queen

My dad worked with a man who attended Queen Victoria's funeral as a member of the armed forces and his aunt watched the boat carry her body across the Solent. Anyone born before 1935 will have lived through four reigns.

I thought it was interesting in Boris' speech that he said the Queen was the last British woman alive to have served in uniform in the second world war

Did he! That is interesting.

I'm going to write my father's memories down because otherwise they'll be lost. I know they'll be of no interest to anyone else but he's connected to events that occurred in 1901 which puts things into perspective as far as I'm concerned "

Do it.... I was threatening to do the same with my grandad... Never did... He died and i regret it... And i suspect others will be interested too...

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over a year ago

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over a year ago


"Ha just seen something up there comparing George Floyd's death with our Queen. Awesome work whoever that was.

And in context that point was - ‘nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it’

It was also not a comparison as there was an acknowledgement that they’re perhaps not the same.

Anyway, as I said before, I was on fab when George Floyd died, and if you think people are disrespecting the Queen’s death, you should’ve seen the things people (That’s are Still here) said after that.

I missed that part of the thread but why would anyone expect there to be any equivalence between our head of state for 70 years and a man murdered by police in a other country. "
Cultural significance?

Considering people have expressed they didn’t care about the royals or the Queen? Culturally, George Floyd’s death was more significant than most other people’s in recent memory. And felt by communities across the world- similar to how people feel about this death in many ways? No?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"*ago*

Sorry for your loss"

Thank you..x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Very sad, all we have known is the country being under the Queens reign. It truly is the end of an incredible era

My dad is 88 and he had three kings before our Queen

My dad worked with a man who attended Queen Victoria's funeral as a member of the armed forces and his aunt watched the boat carry her body across the Solent. Anyone born before 1935 will have lived through four reigns.

I thought it was interesting in Boris' speech that he said the Queen was the last British woman alive to have served in uniform in the second world war

Did he! That is interesting.

I'm going to write my father's memories down because otherwise they'll be lost. I know they'll be of no interest to anyone else but he's connected to events that occurred in 1901 which puts things into perspective as far as I'm concerned "

He said “She was the last living person in British public life to have served in uniform in the Second World War.”

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"

He said “She was the last living person in British public life to have served in uniform in the Second World War.”"

Thanks for the clarification. What does "in British public life" mean ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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He said “She was the last living person in British public life to have served in uniform in the Second World War.”

Thanks for the clarification. What does "in British public life" mean ?"

I guess you’d have to ask Boris.

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By *oo..Woman
over a year ago

Boo's World


"Ha just seen something up there comparing George Floyd's death with our Queen. Awesome work whoever that was.

And in context that point was - ‘nobody is as respectful for those they don’t like as they want others to be for those they do. Which is shit. But it is what it’

It was also not a comparison as there was an acknowledgement that they’re perhaps not the same.

Anyway, as I said before, I was on fab when George Floyd died, and if you think people are disrespecting the Queen’s death, you should’ve seen the things people (That’s are Still here) said after that.

I missed that part of the thread but why would anyone expect there to be any equivalence between our head of state for 70 years and a man murdered by police in a other country. "

Well said

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