SpeedFlex27 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Yeah, this could be & probably is in the RIP Thread but I think Queen Elizabeth II deserves her own thread. She made it to 96. She had been Queen since 1952, an incredible 70 years. May she Rest In Peace. JCon and Wanna-B-Fanboy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) the only monarch most of us have ever known (my grandmother is turning 95 this weekend that's three kings and a queen she's outlived) I knew this would happen in my lifetime I'm just sorry that it has Edited September 9, 2022 by iHeart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideleft Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Honestly don't care. The whole notion that some people are born "above" others makes me want to vomit. Noeller, Mark H., MOBomberFan and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue4ever Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 PM identified Charles as “King Charles III” but some speculation that he might opt for “King George VII”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Regardless of what anyone thinks of the monarchy this is a significant event. She was still our head of state for 70 years! The impact might not be immediate but her passing will likely change politics in many commonwealth countries. I be the monarchy is ditched in more than a few commonwealth countries going forward. Noeller, the watcher, blue_gold_84 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCn20 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) She was an excellent monarch, that was extremely adept at moving with the times and with grace and dignity. Her political influence helped lead to the end of apartheid in South Africa. Her influence on feminism cannot be overstated. These just two of many reasons to mourn her loss. RIP. God save the Queen. Edited September 8, 2022 by GCn20 Goalie, Noeller and the watcher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 16 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said: PM identified Charles as “King Charles III” but some speculation that he might opt for “King George VII”. People Mag has said he has ascended the throne as Charles III (I'm surprised he's the third I would have thought there were more than that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue4ever Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 According to CTV news, portraits of the Queen in Government offices will slowly be phased out and replaced with the new Monarch. Canadian currency at this time will remain unchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, TrueBlue4ever said: According to CTV news, portraits of the Queen in Government offices will slowly be phased out and replaced with the new Monarch. Canadian currency at this time will remain unchanged. Oh you'd better bet there will be a commemorative coin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCn20 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, iHeart said: People Mag has said he has ascended the throne as Charles III (I'm surprised he's the third I would have thought there were more than that) Yes, the PM of Britain has stated he will be King Charles III. blue_gold_84, TrueBlue4ever and the watcher 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideleft Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 FrostyWinnipeg, 17to85, MOBomberFan and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Wideleft said: Tasteless and too soon.... but **** it's funny. Bigblue204 and Wideleft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue4ever Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) The Jets should raise her giant portrait to the rafters for the start of this season. Would also expect the Bombers to have a moment of silence at the game this weekend. Edited September 8, 2022 by TrueBlue4ever iHeart, the watcher and blue_gold_84 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustamente Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Does the government of Canada still send money to the monarchy? if we do maybe it's time to visit the amount Goalie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 My grandparents were staunch British and believed in the monarchy, so I got a lot of that as a kid. I'm proud of my British heritage, and Canada's relationship with the monarchy (though, the colonizer aspect of it all is something that needs reckoning with). Not sure how accurate it is, but I've really learned a lot from watching The Crown. the watcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 27 minutes ago, 17to85 said: Tasteless and too soon.... but **** it's funny. More ignorant and thoughtless in my. opinion Wideleft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 PM Trudeau made a pretty good statement / comment.He did a good job of encapsulating what she was all about. blue_gold_84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_gold_84 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 It's a pretty significant event for the world, the commonwealth nations in particular, irrespective of one's opinion on the monarchy. May she rest in peace. JCon, Goalie and the watcher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, iHeart said: People Mag has said he has ascended the throne as Charles III (I'm surprised he's the third I would have thought there were more than that) The name doesn't have the best track record. Charles I was executed and Charles II (his son) was possibly poisoned to death... not really all that surprising nobody wanted to follow in those footsteps. Charles II had no legitimate children so there was nobody to follow him anyway. The crown went to his younger brother, James II, who was then deposed. There has never been another King James since then either. Interesting side note - when William eventually takes the throne, he will be the 1st direct descendant of Charles II to sit on the throne since Princess Diana has blood ties to two of Charles illegitimate kids. FrostyWinnipeg, JCon and Noeller 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideleft Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 The notion of royalty is ridiculous at best. Born to rule? Give me a break. MOBomberFan, Bigblue204 and Noeller 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, bigg jay said: The name doesn't have the best track record. Charles I was executed and Charles II (his son) was possibly poisoned to death... not really all that surprising nobody wanted to follow in those footsteps. Charles II had no legitimate children so there was nobody to follow him anyway. The crown went to his younger brother, James II, who was then deposed. There has never been another King James since then either. Interesting side note - when William eventually takes the throne, he will be the 1st direct descendant of Charles II to sit on the throne since Princess Diana has blood ties to two of Charles illegitimate kids. Eventually indeed, Charles is in his 70s...and yeah I've known about that James the II tidbit.....actually both Diana and Charles were able to trace that far back (would that make Camilla the Queen mother if she outlives Charles?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Wideleft said: The notion of royalty is ridiculous at best. Born to rule? Give me a break. Someone just died that millions of people care about . You can be as anti monarch as you want but the thoughtful and kind thing to do would be to leave them to mourn in there own way . Making jokes Iwithin hours IS thoughtless and ignorant towards them regardless of your own opinion. Noeller and Fatty Liver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, the watcher said: Someone just died that millions of people care about . You can be as anti monarch as you want but the thoughtful and kind thing to do would be to leave them to mourn in there own way This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, Wideleft said: The notion of royalty is ridiculous at best. Born to rule? Give me a break. You're against Springsteen born to run too arent you? Bigblue204, JCon and Wideleft 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_gold_84 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: You're against Springsteen born to run too arent you? FrostyWinnipeg and Wideleft 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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