The Queen is Dead -- Long Live the Queen

The royals are gathering at Balmoral. Seems like she isn’t long for this world.

Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors’ concerns

 

I was going to miss out on Saturday morning soccer anyway.

More seriously, hoping for the best here, although at that age a quick, painless death may be the best.

 

And as a reminder, there will be an insane amount of activity across the pond if this is it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge

 

Royal family gathered at Balmoral.

 

The royal succession family tree is intriguing. Prince Harry may have abdicated his duties, but he is still sixth in line. Of course, fifth in line is 4-year-old Prince Louis.

Royal family line of succession: Who's who - CNN

 

God save her, indeed. Only British monarch of many of our lifetimes (if not all of our lifetimes). She oversaw so much in her reign. There won't be another like her.

 

Who is more revered, the Queen of England or the Pope of Catholic?

 

Don't make me have to play The Smiths today...

 

I am the son
and the heir ...​

And for those who want to get lost in the riffs and the sounds for a few minutes longer ...

 

Not that I personally give a flying flip about the monarchy, but there's a little part of me that wonders if Prince Charles, who has only been prepared 74 years for this, suddenly pulls an Albino Luciani and Prince Willie winds up getting the gig relatively soon after.

At least William takes after his mother.

 

I could give two squats about England's royalty, but she is a fascinating woman and her reign has been pretty amazing, especially ehen you think of how much the world has changed since she ascended to the crown.