The Queen

[maggiebee]

Does anyone think it is now time for the Queen to step down and let Charles take the reins? She has been at Balmoral for such a long time with no sign of her returning to London. I do know the oath she took at her Coronation but maybe enough is enough?

[jackthehat]

No.
No.

[Mozz71]

Not at all. Why does it matter where she is staying. Her and Philip are safely sheltered away from pandemic central, and their health is more important than their residence.

[ummmm]

No. She vowed to honour her position for life, which I suppose is easy when you're young, but she's stuck by it and I admire her for that.

[Jackdaw33]

She's at Windsor. There has been talk that next year she will have Charles appointed Prince Regent to do her day-to-day work.

[Bobbisox1]

Hi Maggie, she took an oath to serve her country which she’s done admirably , she’s a strong minded lady who will reign till her death

[douglas9401]

Take the reigns, shurely. :-)

[Prudie]

No
Plus she's been at Windsor in London since lockdown - how could you think she's been up with you at Balmoral?

[Canary42]

No.

No.

[Jackdaw33]

Windsor is not in London, although not far away.

[calmck]

There is mention of her maybe going to Balmoral for the summer as usual

[maggiebee]

My apologies, no idea where Balmoral came from. I did know she was at Windsor having watched the Trooping of the Colour.

[bednobs]

i'm not sure what work there is to do during a pandemic anyway - isn't most of her actual practical job cutting ribbons and shaking hands?
That must have all gone away for the time being as no-one wants to shake hands atm.
The other "head of state" stuff can be done anywhere can't it?

[gulliver1]

I thought the Queen had gone to Windsor to write a book.

[Bobbisox1]

and your'e in it I am told Gully :0)

[emmie]

no, i think she should continue on with the work she has been doing faithfully since her coronation.

[Bobbisox1]

Emmie I am sure she will , she's amazing for her age and I am pleased she's not out and about during this pandemic

[barry1010]

She has been able to ride during lockdown which can only be a good thing. Good for body and soul.

[iluvmargie]

No and No as others have said.

[pixie374]

No, she promised to do it for life- and I think she will.

[Old_Geezer]

Step down ? Rather late.
Let someone else take over ???? Why ? Ideal chance to move on, let's not blow it.