This has been great. The news channels which have been covering the Jubilee have had a lot of interesting historical documentaries. Back in 2014 – Peanuts made note of the 70th anniversary of D Day. It would have been great if even one U.S. strip had made note of this anniversary – Truly worth all the Hoopla!
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PEANUTS REMEMBERS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY – JUNE 6, 1944
As I said yesterday, I have fond childhood memories of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee back in 1977 – shortly after I discovered the Fred Basset TV show and comic strip.
Everyone over there and around the world needs to celebrate this one because it is increasingly looking like there won’t be a 71st as father time seems to finally be catching up to the legend, the Queen.
While being both American and Irish I’ve never been much of an anglophile, I have always had the upmost respect and admiration for Queen Elizabeth for her determination to enlist in the military and serve in WWII. I wish we could put a hold on time because the world will be less without her steadfast calm and warm smile.
As a U.S. citizen, I have never had all that much interest in the goings-on of the royals. I was mildly interested, but mostly could take or leave the news about them. I did feel some sympathy for Diana, though. I was married at the time, and having a great deal of trouble with interference from my MIL. So I thought to myself, “My mother-in-law thinks she’s the Queen of England, but poor Diana – hers really IS!” While I wish nothing but good for Queen Elizabeth II, was of the opinion years ago that she should have stepped down and let Charles take over. But I don’t know much about it, and it’s none of my business anyway!
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
Thanks Fred, God Bless the Queen!
Scorpio Premium Member over 2 years ago
Just not too close otherwise the RAF will have something to say.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 2 years ago
Hip hip hooray!
Ricky Bennett over 2 years ago
Cheers!
Zykoic over 2 years ago
Gosh…..
kbyrdleroy123 over 2 years ago
Where is he going? The Palace?
LoisG Premium Member over 2 years ago
This has been great. The news channels which have been covering the Jubilee have had a lot of interesting historical documentaries. Back in 2014 – Peanuts made note of the 70th anniversary of D Day. It would have been great if even one U.S. strip had made note of this anniversary – Truly worth all the Hoopla!
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PEANUTS REMEMBERS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY – JUNE 6, 1944
https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/2014/06/06?ct=v&cti=889449&comments=visible#comments
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Calvinist1966 over 2 years ago
As I said yesterday, I have fond childhood memories of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee back in 1977 – shortly after I discovered the Fred Basset TV show and comic strip.
SheMc over 2 years ago
Lovely start to the weekend!
juicebruce over 2 years ago
Fred enjoy the day ! If you could only find a way to get to the Jubilee ! Think of all the sausage you could get ;-)
The Pro from Dover over 2 years ago
He’s going to London to visit the Queen
trainnut1956 over 2 years ago
Queen Elizabeth got to know her kids and grandkids and thought “I’m going to do my best to outlive all these wankers!”
darcyandsimon over 2 years ago
If his ears could hold up, he could fly with them!
Ken Norris Premium Member over 2 years ago
I think this settles once and for all that this strip is British. Unless the pilot’s name is Lindbergh, that biplane will never make it to England…
smartman over 2 years ago
Everyone over there and around the world needs to celebrate this one because it is increasingly looking like there won’t be a 71st as father time seems to finally be catching up to the legend, the Queen.
Deborah T Lewis Premium Member over 2 years ago
While being both American and Irish I’ve never been much of an anglophile, I have always had the upmost respect and admiration for Queen Elizabeth for her determination to enlist in the military and serve in WWII. I wish we could put a hold on time because the world will be less without her steadfast calm and warm smile.
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 2 years ago
❤️
paullp Premium Member over 2 years ago
Fred, I look forward to seeing this same strip, with a little artistic editing, on July 8th of next year, when you celebrate 60 years!
edeloriea14 over 2 years ago
Congrats, Queen Elizabeth on her 70th Anniversary!
finnygirl Premium Member over 2 years ago
As a U.S. citizen, I have never had all that much interest in the goings-on of the royals. I was mildly interested, but mostly could take or leave the news about them. I did feel some sympathy for Diana, though. I was married at the time, and having a great deal of trouble with interference from my MIL. So I thought to myself, “My mother-in-law thinks she’s the Queen of England, but poor Diana – hers really IS!” While I wish nothing but good for Queen Elizabeth II, was of the opinion years ago that she should have stepped down and let Charles take over. But I don’t know much about it, and it’s none of my business anyway!