I didn't really plan to post here today, however, since we do look at things from a history standpoint here we talk about the late Queen of England.
Well in fact Elizabeth was the Queen of many realms and former parts of the British Empire such as Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Tip of the iceberg of course however she was the figurehead sovereign of many territories around the globe.
And now that passes on to her son, the Prince of Wales who it seems will now be known as King Charles III. I knew someone who predicted that Charles would likely pass away before he gets the throne. Of course that prediction was made two decades ago and now we see King Charles finally has ascended the throne at 73 years of age.
The Queen was 96 years of age when she passed away and I woke up to news that she was under medical supervision. And then I saw reports of her family coming to her estate in Scotland wanting to be with her in the final hours of her life as it turned out. When I saw those reports I had a sinking feeling, although she usually bounces back. It wasn't that long ago that she was diagnosed with coronavirus.
So anyway the 2nd Elizabethan era has come to a close and now we're starting the reign of Charles. And consider that she reigned a long time other British monarchs who reigned as long includes King George III - and if you remember the United States of America broke away from the British Empire under his reign - and a woman named Queen Victoria. The Queen reigned for 70 years having celebrated her diamond jubilee this year!
I do find this British monarchy fascinating, many Americans do as well.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
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