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shuel2002 65F

5104 posts
9/9/2015 9:45 am

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!

Today marks an historic event. Queen Elizabeth II's reign is now officially the longest ever for a British monarch, surpassing the record of Queen Victoria. As an article I read stated:

"The 89-year-old monarch officially surpassed the 63 years and 216 days that her great-great-grandmother Victoria reigned."

Love her or hate her, I think this is a significant event and I have always been very impressed by the dedication she has shown.

The 4th picture below is Queen Elizabeth around the time of her Coronation February 6, 1952.

Elaine Shuel

Nileyears 71F

4208 posts
9/9/2015 12:54 pm

I'm not much for following the queen, but I must say, she was very beautiful in her youth.

shuel2002 replies on 9/9/2015 1:03 pm:
Nice to see you here, Rae.

I know some aren't into royalty but this is an important occasion. Yes, she was beautiful and isn't a bad looking 89 year old either. Thanks for your comment.

Maudie1 74F

8151 posts
9/9/2015 1:27 pm

Yes indeed, I think she is a fine and lovely lady. She is looking rather good for 89, same age as my father by the way.

How is your mother doing Elaine, hope she is well.

shuel2002 replies on 9/9/2015 10:49 pm:
Same age as my mother too, Maura.

My mother's radiation is starting on Monday. Thanks for asking and your comment.

bondjam33 70M

840 posts
9/9/2015 2:00 pm

Just one correction Shuel. Elizabeth ll is the longest reigning British monarch. Louis XlV still holds the European record at 72 years. She has another 8 1/2 years to go to beat him. Still her mum lived to be 102 so she has a chance.

shuel2002 replies on 9/9/2015 10:52 pm:
I stand corrected, bondjam. You are right. Thanks for pointing that out.

Abelle2 83F

31229 posts
9/9/2015 2:01 pm

I remember watching the Coronation in the basement/gym of our school in Illinois. Few people had tvs then but our school did.

shuel2002 replies on 9/9/2015 10:54 pm:
That must have been something worth seeing. Thanks Ann.

Hawkslayer 88M

13333 posts
9/9/2015 2:05 pm

God save our Gracious Queen, long live the Queen. She is looking good!

Alfie...

It only takes a drop of ink to make a million people think. There are many stories.

shuel2002 replies on 9/9/2015 10:55 pm:
Yes Alfie, I agree. Thanks for your response.

Nileyears 71F

4208 posts
9/9/2015 2:20 pm

Hi Elaine, she looks kind of feisty to me, spunky sort in a cute way. No, I am not into the lives of the royals, I like everyday normal people.

shuel2002 replies on 9/9/2015 11:00 pm:
I know you're not into royalty, Rae, and you don't have to be.

I'm not sure why, but I do enjoy hearing things about them and seeing photos. Thanks for checking out my post and for your comment.

I'm always happy to hear from you.

Shartaun03 81F

6199 posts
9/12/2015 12:48 am

Well I for one follow the royalty and in particular the younger generation. I was only 10 when Queen Elizabeth was crowned and I still have the coin we received in school for her coronation. I guess Prince Charles has to wait a few more years to take over the throne. She has been to Canada 27 times and there is talk of her coming again when Canada turns 150 years old in 2017.

shuel2002 replies on 9/12/2015 2:09 pm:
I am not surprised that you are royal watcher like I am, Shartaun03.

I didn't know the Queen is planning a visit in 2017. I wonder if she'll come to Toronto. It would be interesting to see her. Have a great weekend and thanks for your comment.