RIP Queen Elizabeth

[The Sultan]

I don't think she was a big fan of American leadership for quite some time brother dgies.  And yes, Chuckle is a British Fredo in comparison.  She probably had tremendous anxiety over the last few years about a number of things going on in the world.  I thought she'd live to 103. 

Charles is Fredo compared to who? The Queen?

Charles is going to be fine - because the job is almost entirely symbolic.

[JWags85]

Charles is Fredo compared to who? The Queen?

Charles is going to be fine - because the job is almost entirely symbolic.

Agreed.  I think Elizabeth guided the UK through a lot and was a symbol of strength and unity to them in some trying times in a way that Charles would struggle to...but that is far in the past and nothing he would be asked to do now would remotely compare

[muwarrior69]

Will Meghan Markle be invited to the funeral?

Since Wallis Simpson, the most detested person of the royal family at the time, attended the funeral of the Queens's father I would imagine Meghan attending the Queen's funeral unless she herself decides no to. Not sure how well that would sit with Harry though.

[Shaka Shart]

Agreed.  I think Elizabeth guided the UK through a lot and was a symbol of strength and unity to them in some trying times in a way that Charles would struggle to...but that is far in the past and nothing he would be asked to do now would remotely compare

Job is just covering for and paying off victims of the family and powerful these days

[Herman Cain]

The Queen did a great job over the years. Not talking about the Pomp and Circumstance. Rather, the behind the scenes measured leadership . As head of state of so many nations, she was sought after by prime ministers for her counsel and judgement of the important matters of the day.

Obviously her family was a train wreck, but that doesn't diminish her achievements .

[MuggsyB]

Charles is Fredo compared to who? The Queen?

Charles is going to be fine - because the job is almost entirely symbolic.

No, it's not. 

[RJax55]

I don't think she was a big fan of American leadership for quite some time brother dgies.  And yes, Chuckle is a British Fredo in comparison.  She probably had tremendous anxiety over the last few years about a number of things going on in the world.  I thought she'd live to 103.

I honestly don't know if this is some type of elaborate Scoop performance art or not.

[The Sultan]

No, it's not. 

???  What legal authority does the queen/king have?

[Mutaman]

William Manchester says that for our parents 'generation 4 events stand apart :Pearl Harbor, the death of FDR, the election of 1948 and the JFK assassination. For me as a boomer I guess it would be the three assassinations and the night they announced that the Vietnam war was over. But the queen's death is a biggie.

[The Sultan]

William Manchester says that for our parents 'generation 4 events stand apart :Pearl Harbor, the death of FDR, the election of 1948 and the JFK assassination. For me as a boomer I guess it would be the three assassinations and the night they announced that the Vietnam war was over. But the queen's death is a biggie.

I mean...9/11.

But his won't even register in my top 20 when all is said and done.

[tower912]

Agreed.   To me, this is nearly a non-event.    I understand Britain needs to go through their grieving and mourning.    I respect that and leave them to it.     She wasn't my queen.    She was 96.     She had a full and glorious life.   This isn't a tragedy or someone taken from us too soon.    This is just an inevitable step in the circle of life.   

[MuggsyB]

William Manchester says that for our parents 'generation 4 events stand apart :Pearl Harbor, the death of FDR, the election of 1948 and the JFK assassination. For me as a boomer I guess it would be the three assassinations and the night they announced that the Vietnam war was over. But the queen's death is a biggie.

But to Fluffy she's essentially just symbolic like other monarchs because she had "no legal authority"  And even if you think she was essentially symbolic, there are levels and nuances to the significance of any figurehead.  Also, Manchester should have clearly consulted Fluffy before he rendered his opinion on watershed events.   Btw his Churchill biographies are the absolute best. 

[MuggsyB]

Agreed.   To me, this is nearly a non-event.    I understand Britain needs to go through their grieving and mourning.    I respect that and leave them to it.     She wasn't my queen.    She was 96.     She had a full and glorious life.   This isn't a tragedy or someone taken from us too soon.    This is just an inevitable step in the circle of life.

With all due respect I think you are completely underestimating her influence and importance.  Especially in the UK.

[The Sultan]

But to Fluffy she's essentially just symbolic like other monarchs because she had "no legal authority"  And even if you think she was essentially symbolic, there are levels and nuances to the significance of any figurehead.  Also, Manchester should have clearly consulted Fluffy before he rendered his opinion on watershed events.   Btw his Churchill biographies are the absolute best. 

Entirely symbolic. Sorry you can't grasp that.

But symbols can be important.

[Mutaman]

I mean...9/11.

But his won't even register in my top 20 when all is said and done.

Forgot about 9/11. As a New Yorker I've really put it out of my mind.

[tower912]

With all due respect I think you are completely underestimating her influence and importance.  Especially in the UK.

With all due respect, I am rarely heartbroken over the death of nonagenarians.

[MuggsyB]

Entirely symbolic. Sorry you can't grasp that.

But symbols can be important.

Ya....that's the whole point.  No one will give a sht comparatively when Boris Johnson, Cameron, abd Blair pass away.

[The Sultan]

Ya....that's the whole point.  No one will give a sht comparatively when Boris Johnson, Cameron, abd Blair pass away.

Lol. So I say it's symbolic. You disagree. Now you're saying she's an important symbol. 🙄🙄🙄

[MuggsyB]

Lol. So I say it's symbolic. You disagree. Now you're saying she's an important symbol. 🙄🙄🙄

I'm saying that yes she was symbolic but had much more significance. 

[The Sultan]

I'm saying that yes she was symbolic but had much more significance. 

So when I said this...

Charles is going to be fine - because the job is almost entirely symbolic.

Why did you reply "no it's not?"

[muwarrior69]

The Queen did a great job over the years. Not talking about the Pomp and Circumstance. Rather, the behind the scenes measured leadership . As head of state of so many nations, she was sought after by prime ministers for her counsel and judgement of the important matters of the day.

Obviously her family was a train wreck, but that doesn't diminish her achievements .

I think not being the hands on mom was her greatest regret. I think it is a lot tougher to be queen and a devoted mom then king and a devoted dad. Her devotion to the crown always took precedent over her duty to her family. I can't imagine being a child, teenager and young adult and have to schedule an appointment to see my mother.

[Lennys Tap]

Entirely symbolic. Sorry you can't grasp that.

But symbols can be important.

True and true.

And because symbols can be important, I'm not so sure "Charles will be fine". Unlike his Mum, he's a total goofball. The monarchy will be "fine" again (to the extent it matters) when William takes over.

[Billy Hoyle]

Will Meghan Markle be invited to the funeral?

Considering the number of cameras and reporters that will be there wild horses couldn't keep her away.

[jesmu84]

Prince Andrew
Princess Diana
Markle

I'd guess the Queen had a lot on her mind

[jficke13]

Considering the number of cameras and reporters that will be there wild horses couldn't keep her away.

I gather you're not a fan?