End Of A Wonderful Royal Era

[Canary42]

The end of the Second Elizabethan Age. I am proud to have lived throughout it – I wonder how many Abers can say that.

An Age where the lovely Monarch appreciated her role as representing and serving her country and not attempting to interfere in its running (I wonder if her successor will be as neutral – not likely based on earlier behaviour, writing to MPs etc.).

God Save The King.

[MissTerious]

I can say it too Canary. I love your post. Didn't see in yesterday. X

[Ken4155]

I do believe Charles has already said he knows there is a world of difference between being a prince and a king and that he would not be interfering with the running of the country.

[douglas9401]

Unless I'm missing something all ABers have lived through the second Elizabethan Age.

[jno]

not from beginning to end, though, as "throughout" implies.

[Spicerack]

Ah, so he might lift the ban on inkwells then? Good chap.

[MissTerious]

Not through all of it though Douglas, like Canary and me and those born before 1952 ;0))

[Spicerack]

Old people are great, aren't they?

[douglas9401]

I'm not going to split heirs.

[MissTerious]

Spicerack. Just like all of us - Some are great and some are not. I, of course, am great ;0)

[pastafreak]

I agree with Ken. I've read that Charles knows full well that by becoming King, he has lost many of the freedoms of expression he's had previously. I see him as a thoughtful man who will give much consideration to what opinions he voices.

[MissTerious]

I think he'll be great. Long live the King! He won't get 70 years in though!

[tiggerblue10]

I haven't lived through the entire reign but it has been a brilliant 2nd Elizabethan Age (1st Elizabethan Age for Scots).

[pimplyteen]

No part of the Royal family past or present will ever make any difference to my life. In fact theres been nothing but trouble within the Royal family since Di and charles. The tourism that the royals generate that many refer to dont either make any difference to me.

[perseverer]

Well any mention of royalty seems to upset you, so it does seem to be making a difference to you.

[pimplyteen]

^ You have your view I have mine and the latter won't ever change.