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    Posted: September 08 2022 at 09:39
So it seems very likely that the longest reign in British history is about to come to an end. The royal family are gathering at Balmoral, the Palace has issued a statement saying she is under medical supervision, and Huw Edwards at the BBC is wearing a black suit and tie😑

As if we haven’t been through enough turmoil here in the UK recently, it seems we’re now heading for a state funeral and a Charlie on the throne….

She’s been amazing though, no doubt about that 👑
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Im holding my breath, as a person whom also lives in a country with a monarchy,I can emote very close to how it is to be attatcheched to a long cerving monarch.

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I’ve had the live coverage in the background for awhile now. It seems fairly certain to me that she has already passed, and we are just waiting for the official announcement. Every “talking head” is wearing black. Black suits, black tie, black dress, etc. she had a good run, and it’s a shame she didn’t make it to 100. Liz Truss must be pretty chuffed by the timing.
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My condolences to the English, if she indeed passed away. She seems/seemed like a very good person.
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It's announced and thus confirmed now. RIP QEII.

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She was a pretty good monarch. RIP
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This is very sad but not unexpected news. Her Majesty has been the one constant thing during the numerous changes both cultural and technological that have taken place over the last 70+ years. 
Regardless of feelings about the monarchy i am sure people all over the world will recognise the importance of her passing and the place in the fundamental infrastructure of the UK. RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Rest well and long and truthfull service, an incredible historic figure, whom it is wierd to believe is no more.
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I'm not one of those americans who is obsessed with the monarchy, but this is still sad news. What a reign, RIP.
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A musical tribute to The Queen from a member of Queen: Brian May playing "God Save the Queen" on the roof of Buckingham Palace. Heart



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Sad news. She accomplished a lot and seemed to be very popular. RIP.
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Very sad news. She was an institution in herself and enjoyed a long reign. RIP Queen Elizabeth.
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May she rest in peace...
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Never known a time without her.  

I wanna tell her that I love her a lot but I gotta get a belly full of wine.

R.I.P., QE II
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RIP Queen Elizabeth 2 

So....the Monarchy costs the Brit taxpayers  around 120 million dollars (US) last year and Royal  tourism brought in about the same amount....both figures are estimates....is it time for the Brits to dissolve the Royals free lunch?
This is 2022...is it still appropriate for Kings and Queens?
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RIP Liz Windsor, Queen of the United Kingdom for 70 years.
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RIP QEII..........
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Bye bye Lizzie, welcome Chuckie.
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hard to imagine the world without her.  RIP
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Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:

RIP Queen Elizabeth 2 

So....the Monarchy costs the Brit taxpayers  around 120 million dollars (US) last year and Royal  tourism brought in about the same amount....both figures are estimates....is it time for the Brits to dissolve the Royals free lunch?
This is 2022...is it still appropriate for Kings and Queens?


This is the right question but probably not the right timing. I get the feeling Charles will cut things way back.
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