September 9th, 2022 / Leave Feedback / nezuppal
It was only a few hours ago that I wrote an article about what the state of Britain would be if the worst were to happen. If the Queen passed there would be a constitutional crisis (especially with BoJ waiting in the wings) and if Sir David Attenborough passed then a lot of climate research would die.
However, just moments after I published my initial article that I learned the Queen had actually passed. At 96, she lived a full and healthy life and I think there are few would say that she did a poor job as Britain’s’ Monarch. In fact, if anyone differs with that opinion, please message me and I will explain why you are wrong.
What comes next? That’s the question. Prince Charles has already assumed the throne. However, what I dislike about Prince Charles, in comparison to Queen Elizabeth II, is that Charles feels it’s his place to comment on politics. It is not. Stay out of it, as your mother did.
In my previous post I skipped over the Queen’s achievements, thinking I would have time to write about them later. If there’s one thing, I’ve learnt from this and from Her Majesty it is to “do it now” – don’t wait for the right time or circumstances. Get up of your arse and do it, as Elizabeth II continued to do into her 90s.
Alas, we only now have memories and grief. Britain, having left the EU and with strained relations to the USA, could not have lost their monarch at a worst time. But, as previously mentioned, Elizabeth II never got involved in politics – for good or bad.
No comment on Brexit, no comment on the blonde floppy-haired idiot, no comment on economic policy. And that’s how we, in the political sphere, appreciated it. I could list hundreds of the Queen’s expeditions – and how they improved Britain’s global standing. But I will mention but a few.
The Queen rose to power at my age (or close to) and was suddenly in charge of the colonies and the Commonwealth countries. Moreover, Elizabeth reigned as a constitutional monarch through major political changes such as the Troubles in Northern Ireland, devolution in the United Kingdom, the decolonisation of Africa, and the United Kingdom’s accession to the European Communities and withdrawal from the European Union. The number of her realms varied over time as territories have gained independence and some realms have become republics. Her many historic visits and meetings include state visits to China in 1986, Russia in 1994, the Republic of Ireland in 2011, and visits with five Popes.
Significant events include Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 and the celebrations of her Silver, Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilees in 1977, 2002, 2012, and 2022, respectively. Elizabeth was the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch, and the second-longest verifiable reigning sovereign monarch in world history, only behind Louis XIV of France. An unbelievable achievement.
Although I am no fan of monarchies, especially now, I held a special respect for Queen Elizabeth II as she was forced into the role (outlined in a previous post) and still conducted it better than anyone before her or after.
Her eldest son, Charles III, has now succeeded her as the monarch. But who cares? The man has been waiting to be King since he was 3 years old! Just pass it on to Prince William – because, in all honesty, Britain’s Monarchy has ended today. On the 9th of September 2022.
Ignorantly Ignorant 