As our nation and the rest of the world reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday afternoon I am prompted to publish this link to
https://derrickjknight.com/2021/09/06/a-knights-tale-28-three-monarchs-in-quick-succession/
which tells of my headmistress bringing the news of the death of King George VI; the story of how he ascended the throne; and of 10 year old me viewing Queen Elizabeth’s coronation on television.
Three generations of UK residents have never known any other ruler.
With the accession of King Charles the Third I will have known three.
As regular readers will know, Peacock Computers are in the process of taking over the management of my WordPress account. They are experiencing similar difficulties in their communication with the blogging site’s Operator as I had with the Happiness Engineers.
The linked post above has lost one of my photographs. Many are missing from other posts. I really hope this will be temporary. We will see.
Richard of Kitchen Makers visited this morning to fix a leak in out kitchen tap.
This afternoon Jackie drove me to Whites in New Milton to collect dry cleaning – which seemed a bit incongruous on such a wet day.
This evening we dined on salt and pepper and tempura prawn preparations with stir fried vegetables and wild rice accompanied by Peroni in Jackie’s case, and more of the Bordeaux in mine. The young family will eat later.
I was lambasted online for sharing my sadness of the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll. It saddened me that people will be so rapid to hate, instead of appreciating that someone can be sad even if what that person stands for is not always the very best – it’s more than that and should always be more than that but rarely is online. Anyway I digress. I felt sad. Because my time in the UK was under her reign and you cannot help but be affected in a multitude of ways, not to mention I felt she was very much a worker for her nation, even if some did not agree. Who else works until 96? And in the very days leading up to her untimely passing? I say untimely because I selfishly hoped she’d live as long as her mum. But she did things few of us could ever do and will be remembered, even if the haters think they can drown that out. Shame that respect for her devotion means people automatically have me down as a ‘racist’ which of course, is not synonymous with respect for a Queen of her duration. Sending you both love. xo
No one should suffer ridicule for feeling sadness and a sense of loss. Those people should hang their heads in shame.
Yesterday, when the sad news was announced, I sat and sobbed and when I awoke this morning, I had a pit in my stomach as I remembered the huge loss to our country.
So very true, Sue
I agree. I felt very sad. I wasn’t being an “imperialistic privileged white racist” as accused. I think it’s very normal to mourn the loss of a person who was such a figurehead and it doesn’t mean we over look anything we just care
It must have been very hurtful to be called such disgusting names. I’m so sorry you had to suffer that.
Absolutely. Some people lack empathy – as you well know, Candy
Your experience is why I’d like to pull the plug on social media. What’s happened to compassion and respect…so sad. I’m sorry you experienced this.
Agreed
Compassion and respect should be #1 shouldn’t they? Instead of an after thought. I couldn’t agree more.
Me, too
Thank you so much, Candy. Your first sentences were certainly not digression. There are a lot of sad haters on Social media. Your feelings are really appreciated – by many. With love from us both XX
Love back to you both. I agree. I try to be positive and let no hate enter my world. It does absolutely no good. Thank you my friend for your unwaivering inspiring good self ?
XX
That’s awful! I’m not at all keen on the soap opera that is our Royal family, but I still felt a deep loss when the Queen died. We are all entitled to our feelings without being judged.
Lets be honest FB etc are full of people that you’d cross the street to avoid in real life! 🙂
So true. Well said. That’s how I feel exactly. I’m not a pro monarch but I did think it was sad she passed
Quite so
So very true, Kim
Iwas 12 years old when the coronation took place — we didn’t have TV, but I have strong memories of the photos from magazines and newspapers. I will always remember September 8 as the day the queen died — it was also my mother’s birthday, and she also died at age 96, several years ago! So much has happened in the last 70 years — the Queen did a remarkable job of keeping up with the times. It was a very sad day!
Thank you very much, Janet
I cannot remember the death of the king in 1952 but I remember watching the coronation on a neighbour’s television on the 2nd June 1953. It would be many years until we were lucky enough to have a television in the corner of our room.
A couple of years later perhaps, with my mum, I stood and watched queen pass by on a canal barge as I waved my little Union Jack.
I’m so glad you included the link today,
Thank you very much, Sue
PS. I’m wondering if the leak Andrew mentioned was due to the DFE, they informed schools today that they would not be getting a day off for the funeral.
Thanks again, Sue
When I heard that Queen Elizabeth II had died, I cried.
I have admired her since I started reading about her when I was a little girl. I’ve read so many books about her. I respected so much about her, AND her dedication and service.
God’s speed, Queen Elizabeth. I know your husband has welcomed you with joy. ?
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
I have read so many hateful comments on Instagram about the Queen’s passing, I just can’t fathom why anyone could be so hateful toward such a beautiful person. God bless the United Kingdom. ????❤️
Or about anyone who has just died. Thank you very much, John
You are welcome, Derrick. ??❤️
I remember the post about you watching the Queen’s coronation. I felt saddened by her death–the end of an era. She was the last head of state to have served in WWII.
Good luck with the ongoing photo saga. I smiled at your dry cleaning on a wet day.?
Dinner sounds delicious.
Thank you so much, Merril
I’m very sorry for your loss, England <3
Thank you very much, M.B.
Good luck to Peacock for (hopefully) shortly resolving your issues
Thanks very much, Sheree
As Merril noted, Queen Elizabeth’s passing is the end of an era. She took her duty to her country very seriously.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I have never commented before on the Comments, but I would have thought that if somebody dies and you didn’t like them, you should have the basic human decency to keep your mouth shut and not start spreading hatred around. God knows, we have got enough of that. If you’ve nothing nice to say, just shut up.
Quite so, John. Thank you very much
It was sad to here of the Queen’s death but it had to happen. My dad was same age and celebrated his birthday every year on Australia’s Queens Birthday long week end. I just hoe we don’t go to a republic now. Everyone loved the queen but I think it’s inevitable now with Labour back in power. They have said previously that when our favourite royal is gone they will push for a republic. 🙁
Thank you very much, Chrissy. That would be quite a consequence
My oldest sister remarked today that she had now lived through 4 monarchs (or perhaps 5 depending on your point of view). I look at her with new respect.
I hope that Peacock computers comes up trumps. It is very annoying when you are not properly in control of things that matter to you.
Quite so, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
I well remember watching Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. I was seven years old, and we had our first television: black and white, with about a 12″ screen. Even on that screen, the magic came through.
Like every human institution, the monarchy has had its good times and bad — not to mention a few outright rogues. Still, Elizabeth II was both competent and gracious, and dealt fairly well with the enormous changes that came during her reign: not to mention a few family troubles. Besides: no one ever matched up handbags and hats as well as she did.
Thank you so much, Linda
I’m old enough to remember the formidable appearance of the Dowager Queen Mary. She looked right royal to me!
Imagine working until you’re 96, and doing such a good job of it.
Thanks very much, Yvonne
I know it was impossible but it felt like she would always be there.
We all did, Gary. Thanks very much
The end of an era … and a constant in our lives.
Thank you very much, Val
Today, I reached out to my UK friends to express my condolences. The Queen was a class act who loved her country and the people. May she Rest In Peace.
Thank you so much, Jill
I’m sorry you’re having so much trouble with the photos, but glad you have experts working on it. I bet they will figure it out. I’m also sorry for the sense of loss of Queen Elizabeth and realizing how little I knew about her. Learning more now.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Queen Elizabeth was so young when she took the throne, and did an admirable job all these years. May she rest in peace now. I saw Colin Firth in “The King’s Speech”. It was an excellent performance.
I am sorry you are still having WP issues, but glad you have extra help now
Thank you very much, Lavinia.
The Queen is with her Prince.
We will watch to see how England deals with what they have left.
Thank you very much, GP. In his opening speech, King Charles said he would do his best with the time he has left.
Such a graceful and beautiful lady.
You may like this book Derrick. I am liking it.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/nov/15/letter-simon-garfield-review
A thoroughly enjoyable review, Lakshmi. Thank you very much.
I was saddened to hear of the Queen’s demise. I always felt she was a dedicated and gracious lady. I hope Peacock is able to resolve your computer woes.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I think, Drrick, I remember the special train boarding George VI from London to Paris . This train passed in front of my parents’ house ! I was very young !
In friendship
Michel
Quel souvenir, mon ami, Michel. Merci beaucoup
Interesting times.
Thanks very much, Quercus
In grateful memory for her years of service and stability.
Thank you very much, Cindy
Such a loss to the world, but she served her time well and deserves her peace. God save the King – I for one believe King Charles III will do an admirable job of following in his mother’s footsteps as one of the world’s too few peacekeepers.
Thank you so much, AnneMarie
The world will never be the same again. She was a role model to us all and will be sadly missed.
Thank you very much, Lindsey
Very sorry to read about the death of the queen. You have certainly lived through a sweep of history.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Hope theycan figure out your WP problems soon.
They seem to be getting somewhere. Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Our condolences, Mr. Knight. Strange to think of the UK without the Queen.
Thank you very much, LL/PS
So very sorry for your loss, England ! Even I were shocked by the sad news!
Thank you very much, Aletta
There was a part of me that thought she would just keep on keeping on, foolish I know, but we’ve all lived with her our entire lives, so not surprising.
May your homeland, and those of us, sons and daughters, who are scattered around the globe who feel our roots there, remain as we all wish it to be in the uncertain times ahead.
Thank you so much, Widders.
I have seen three Popes, two dead and one alive, and you have known three monarchs, also two dead and one alive. How is that for coincidence, Derrick?
Another. Thanks very much, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.
Each year at the beginning of the school year, there is a list published of things the new freshmen never knew — things that we all knew but have become history. It is fitting that those new college students have never known a King of England — or that 9/11 (today) is history for those who are now 21 years old. Time passes very quickly, and the routine quickly becomes history!!
So very true, Janet. Thank you very much
What a sad day! Deep down I’ve always hoped that she’ll live forever! You have that feeling about some people that they’ll always exist, and she was one of those for me! Very sad!
The same for many of us, Ribana.
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It’s one of those bits of news that is not surprising and yet still a shock. I’ve been fascinated with the British Royal Family since I was a child. Like others have said, she’s been The Queen all my life. It is unfamiliar to have a King. I imagine with so many important other pressing matters, and the monarchy in capable hands, I assume the United Kingdom will press forward. But doubtless there will be a lingering sadness and my heart goes out to everyone who carries the pain of mourning. Queen Elizabeth II was an exceptional person, kind, loving, and witty, not to mention unfailingly dedicated to her country. I am glad to have had the chance to know of her during her lifetime.
Thank you so much, Crystal