Queen Elizabeth II RIP

pschlute · 09-08-2022, 01:31 PM - **11 Likes**

I am 62 years old. During my entire life, as a kid, and as an adult, there has been one constant. Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II

I knew this day had to come but was not prepared for it. I sobbed like a kid all afternoon and as I type this now.

God bless Her Majesty...she served those in the UK and other countries where she was head of State (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many more) for 70 years. There won't be another like her.

xxx

Dartmoor Dave · 09-08-2022, 02:23 PM - **6 Likes**

It's such a strange feeling. She was there all my life. . . probably all our lives for most of us British. . . and she seemed somehow so fundamental to our national identity that the idea of her having gone is hard to process.

I'm no royalist, but I believe wholeheartedly that she earned the right to be our head of state with her lifelong commitment to duty and self-sacrifice on behalf of the nation. My respect for her is immense and I've shed tears for her today.

One of the last of a great generation. We shall not see her like again.

**aslyfox** · 09-08-2022, 02:26 PM - **3 Likes**

May she rest in peace

lesmore49 · 09-08-2022, 02:36 PM - **4 Likes**

I'm in my early 70's and the Queen has been a constant throughout my years. I first saw her in 1951, when she and Prince Phillip visited my western Canadian city.

They were in a parade, driven in an open (convertible) large American car...think it was a Cadillac, Buick or Lincoln, provided by a local car dealer. She hadn't become Queen yet.

Someone said, she didn't put a foot wrong and I have to agree. She was always the highest standard. A fine woman. An exceptional monarch.

RIP...Elizabeth.

**luftfluss** · 09-08-2022, 02:41 PM - **2 Likes**

As a US citizen I'm an outsider, of course, but Queen Elizabeth II struck me as warm, resolute, and clever - and especially devoted to the service of her people.

It seems to me that we now have no one on the world stage with her level of reserve and dignity. That's a bit sad for all of us, I think.

Perhaps now she is reunited with her "beloved Philip".

reh321 · 09-08-2022, 02:52 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by pschlute

I am 62 years old. During my entire life, as a kid, and as an adult, there has been one constant. Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II

I knew this day had to come but was not prepared for it. I sobbed like a kid all afternoon and as I type this now.

God bless Her Majesty...she served those in the UK and other countries where she was head of State (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many more) for 70 years. There won't be another like her.

xxx

My condolences to you and all other citizens of the Commonwealth.

**aslyfox** · 09-09-2022, 06:29 AM - **4 Likes**

If so inclined consider raising a glass of dubbonet and gin or a gin and tonic to her memory

Last edited by aslyfox; 09-09-2022 at 06:37 AM.

RoxnDox · 09-09-2022, 03:16 PM - **4 Likes**

She has been the Queen longer than I have been on this world, it will be very, very strange to think of anyone else at the helm. May she Rest in Peace, knowing her life was spent in tireless service to her people. Truly, to all the people of the world.

This Yank will miss her steadfast leadership and grace.

<salute>

**luftfluss** · 09-09-2022, 04:36 PM - **5 Likes**

Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures - BBC News

MarkJerling · 09-09-2022, 05:15 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by pschlute

I am 62 years old. During my entire life, as a kid, and as an adult, there has been one constant. Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II

I knew this day had to come but was not prepared for it. I sobbed like a kid all afternoon and as I type this now.

God bless Her Majesty...she served those in the UK and other countries where she was head of State (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many more) for 70 years. There won't be another like her.

xxx

Having sworn allegiance to our Queen, I feel the same as you. It feels like the end of an era.
A long and remarkable life.

MarkJerling · 09-10-2022, 02:02 AM - **2 Likes**

This is probably the appropriate thread to share this BBC image:

MrB1 · 09-10-2022, 05:09 AM - **1 Like**

Her Majesty was a wonderful lady who fulfilled her own stated role throughout her life. At least for the time being we will have a tangible reminder of her every time we use a coin or banknote or postage stamp, and she will be remembered ever after as our longest-serving monarch.

Philip

**Rondec** · 09-10-2022, 07:11 AM - **1 Like**

Rest in Peace. She lived a full life, but she will be missed at least by some... (I will miss her, although I am not a British citizen).

On a photographic note, Chris Jackson did a photo book on the royal family that has some wonderful images of Queen Elizabeth II. I bought it for my wife a couple of years ago as she was interested in it. amazon.com: Modern Monarchy: The British Royal Family Today: 9780847864287: Jackson, Chris, Pritchard, Michael: Books?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Parallax · 09-10-2022, 09:08 AM - **8 Likes**

Do NOT try to make this about politics. Period. I've just deleted another attempt to turn the thread political. Any future such posts will be deleted and appropriate action taken for violating the forum rule prohibiting political commentary.

**Rider0974** · 09-10-2022, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

RIP HM Queen Elizabeth The Second.

09-08-2022, 01:31 PM - 11 Likes	#1
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,192	Queen Elizabeth II RIP I am 62 years old. During my entire life, as a kid, and as an adult, there has been one constant. Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II I knew this day had to come but was not prepared for it. I sobbed like a kid all afternoon and as I type this now. God bless Her Majesty...she served those in the UK and other countries where she was head of State (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many more) for 70 years. There won't be another like her. xxx

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Advisory Do NOT try to make this about politics. Period. I've just deleted another attempt to turn the thread political. Any future such posts will be deleted and appropriate action taken for violating the forum rule prohibiting political commentary.

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Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	It's such a strange feeling. She was there all my life. . . probably all our lives for most of us British. . . and she seemed somehow so fundamental to our national identity that the idea of her having gone is hard to process. I'm no royalist, but I believe wholeheartedly that she earned the right to be our head of state with her lifelong commitment to duty and self-sacrifice on behalf of the nation. My respect for her is immense and I've shed tears for her today. One of the last of a great generation. We shall not see her like again.

09-08-2022, 02:26 PM - 3 Likes	#3
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	May she rest in peace

09-08-2022, 02:36 PM - 4 Likes	#4
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,337	I'm in my early 70's and the Queen has been a constant throughout my years. I first saw her in 1951, when she and Prince Phillip visited my western Canadian city. They were in a parade, driven in an open (convertible) large American car...think it was a Cadillac, Buick or Lincoln, provided by a local car dealer. She hadn't become Queen yet. Someone said, she didn't put a foot wrong and I have to agree. She was always the highest standard. A fine woman. An exceptional monarch. RIP...Elizabeth.

09-08-2022, 02:41 PM - 2 Likes	#5
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	As a US citizen I'm an outsider, of course, but Queen Elizabeth II struck me as warm, resolute, and clever - and especially devoted to the service of her people. It seems to me that we now have no one on the world stage with her level of reserve and dignity. That's a bit sad for all of us, I think. Perhaps now she is reunited with her "beloved Philip".

09-08-2022, 02:52 PM - 4 Likes	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by pschlute I am 62 years old. During my entire life, as a kid, and as an adult, there has been one constant. Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II I knew this day had to come but was not prepared for it. I sobbed like a kid all afternoon and as I type this now. God bless Her Majesty...she served those in the UK and other countries where she was head of State (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many more) for 70 years. There won't be another like her. xxx My condolences to you and all other citizens of the Commonwealth.

09-09-2022, 06:29 AM - 4 Likes	#7
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	If so inclined consider raising a glass of dubbonet and gin or a gin and tonic to her memory Last edited by aslyfox; 09-09-2022 at 06:37 AM.

09-09-2022, 03:16 PM - 4 Likes	#8
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	She has been the Queen longer than I have been on this world, it will be very, very strange to think of anyone else at the helm. May she Rest in Peace, knowing her life was spent in tireless service to her people. Truly, to all the people of the world. This Yank will miss her steadfast leadership and grace. <salute>

09-09-2022, 04:36 PM - 5 Likes	#9
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures - BBC News

09-09-2022, 05:15 PM - 4 Likes	#10
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by pschlute I am 62 years old. During my entire life, as a kid, and as an adult, there has been one constant. Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II I knew this day had to come but was not prepared for it. I sobbed like a kid all afternoon and as I type this now. God bless Her Majesty...she served those in the UK and other countries where she was head of State (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many more) for 70 years. There won't be another like her. xxx Having sworn allegiance to our Queen, I feel the same as you. It feels like the end of an era. A long and remarkable life.

09-10-2022, 02:02 AM - 2 Likes	#11
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	This is probably the appropriate thread to share this BBC image:

09-10-2022, 05:09 AM - 1 Like	#12
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Her Majesty was a wonderful lady who fulfilled her own stated role throughout her life. At least for the time being we will have a tangible reminder of her every time we use a coin or banknote or postage stamp, and she will be remembered ever after as our longest-serving monarch. Philip

09-10-2022, 07:11 AM - 1 Like	#13
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Rest in Peace. She lived a full life, but she will be missed at least by some... (I will miss her, although I am not a British citizen). On a photographic note, Chris Jackson did a photo book on the royal family that has some wonderful images of Queen Elizabeth II. I bought it for my wife a couple of years ago as she was interested in it. amazon.com: Modern Monarchy: The British Royal Family Today: 9780847864287: Jackson, Chris, Pritchard, Michael: Books?tag=pentaxforums-20&

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Rider0974 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Havant Posts: 63	RIP HM Queen Elizabeth The Second.

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