The funny thing is, by all accounts Elizabeth II wanted the occasion to be low key because
a) she viewed it partly as simply the result of not having died;
b) part of the reason her reign has been so long is because her father died young; and
c) she did want any suggestion that it was in any way a negative about Victoria (in fact, yesterday she wore a brooch made for Victoria by way of remembrance).
I always told my mother that she looked a great deal like Queen Elizabeth, but mom, being a staunch ‘republican’ from Northern Ireland was not amused !If HRM lives as long as her mother, she’ll be ruling for quite a bit longer. God Save the Queen ! ( Sorry, Mom ).
What a historic year for England – between Queen Elizabeth becoming the longest reigning monarch and the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta to the simply joy of Princess Charlotte it has had a number of great moments. God Save The Queen! Looking forward to her Platinum Jubilee on 6 February 2022!!
BE THIS GUY about 9 years ago
You’re a mean great-great-grandmother.
Sherlock Watson about 9 years ago
At least she didn’t ask if Queenie has Prince Albert in a can.
Hugh B. Hayve about 9 years ago
Sorry Maj but QEII now has the record and it doesn’t look like she’s going to kick off anytime soon.
scpandich about 9 years ago
The funny thing is, by all accounts Elizabeth II wanted the occasion to be low key because
a) she viewed it partly as simply the result of not having died;
b) part of the reason her reign has been so long is because her father died young; and
c) she did want any suggestion that it was in any way a negative about Victoria (in fact, yesterday she wore a brooch made for Victoria by way of remembrance).
kapearlman about 9 years ago
We knew this was coming, didn’t we? BTW, Victoria became Queen at age 18, Liz, Jr. at age 25….
Linguist about 9 years ago
I always told my mother that she looked a great deal like Queen Elizabeth, but mom, being a staunch ‘republican’ from Northern Ireland was not amused !If HRM lives as long as her mother, she’ll be ruling for quite a bit longer. God Save the Queen ! ( Sorry, Mom ).
PoodleGroomer about 9 years ago
Where is Charles?Long live QEII.
Dean about 9 years ago
If I sat on the throne for that long my arse would be sore.
Nobody_Important about 9 years ago
What a historic year for England – between Queen Elizabeth becoming the longest reigning monarch and the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta to the simply joy of Princess Charlotte it has had a number of great moments. God Save The Queen! Looking forward to her Platinum Jubilee on 6 February 2022!!
Kali39 about 9 years ago
Called it! Guess Her Maj will just have to be satisfied at being the longest-lived monarch (or should that be “longest re-lived”?). :-)
pschearer Premium Member about 9 years ago
QEII’s Queen Mum lived to over 100. I think Liz Jr. will go all the way.
Pab Sungenis creator about 9 years ago
Boy would I have felt stupid if Liz Jr. had passed during the strip’s lead time.
Long may she reign. At least until after Charles has passed, please.
Mary McNeil Premium Member about 9 years ago
“Go it, Old Girl !”
K M about 9 years ago
OK, back to funny! Thank you, Pab!
FlaviaR about 9 years ago
Charles is doing quite well, & he’ll make a fine King. Just not yet (That’s the worst part of the job, FWICS!)