Congratulations Queen Elizabeth!

[Oafman]

Warm and hearty congratulations to our supreme leader, who today became the longest 'serving' monarch in our nation's history.

Granted, she has not had to win re-election during that time, or re-interview for her position, or avoid a wave of redundancies, or survive a coup d'etat.

Actually, now that I think about it, all she has had to do to fulfil this wonderful accomplishment is to not die.

So congratulations to QEII for not dying!

Though actually, if most of us had access to the best healthcare that taxpayers' money can buy, and had never had to do a day's work in our lives, I reckon the majority could have not died for just as long as Liz.

So perhaps this is not such a wonderful achievement after all.

And perhaps the endless hours of sycophantic forelock-tugging coverage on the Beeb and elsewhere ought to make mention of the fact that all she has done is not die. Just a thought....

 

[Genersis]

It is kind of surreal isn't it?

I wouldn't say she hasn't worked a day though; I would describe her job as a part-time ambassador(in the loosest sense), part-time visitor, part-time numb-arsed ceremony-sit-through-er and full-time public non-entity(the curse of neutrality).

 

[Jesus' Follower]

Fun Fact

Queen Elizabeth is trained in vehicle mechanics; if her car broke down, she could fix it!

Extending on that; well done Your Majesty.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Fun Fact

Queen Elizabeth is trained in vehicle mechanics; if her car broke down, she could fix it!

Extending on that; well done Your Majesty.

Yes, Her Majesty (also Queen of Canada) learned vehicle mechanics during World War Two.

 

[Jesus' Follower]

Yes, Her Majesty (also Queen of Canada) learned vehicle mechanics during World War Two.

You never think it though do you?
Ah, Your Majesty, sorry to trouble you...my car is backfiring, could you help?

 

[brinny]

Yes, Her Majesty (also Queen of Canada) learned vehicle mechanics during World War Two.

She's the Queen of Canada?

 

[Jesus' Follower]

She's the Queen of Canada?

Refer to this link; this may aid you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II

 

[brinny]

Refer to this link; this may aid you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II

Thank you.

 

[faroukfarouk]

She's the Queen of Canada?

Yes, indeed; the Crown in Canada has a major role both Federally and Provincially, represented by the Governor-General and Lieutenant-Governors respectively.

 

[Jesus' Follower]

Thank you.

My pleasure.

 

[Jesus' Follower]

Thank you.

You may also find this link of use.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/hmthequeen/hmthequeen.aspx

 

[faroukfarouk]

You may also find this link of use.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/hmthequeen/hmthequeen.aspx

When there is a new Governor-General of Canada, s/he comes to the UK to visit The Queen. S/he also is usually in attendance when The Queen comes home — yes! — to Canada.

 

[brinny]

You may also find this link of use.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/hmthequeen/hmthequeen.aspx

Thanks, awesome site.

 

[brinny]

When there is a new Governor-General of Canada, s/he comes to the UK to visit The Queen. S/he also is usually in attendance when The Queen comes home — yes! — to Canada.

i had no idea.....

Thanks for the info

 

[brinny]

i had seen something on the internet yesterday about her birthday, and started a prayer request for her in the Prayer Forum.

If anyone would like a link, let me know.

 

[Jesus' Follower]

Thanks, awesome site.

It is loaded with useful information; well if you like that sort of information.

 

[faroukfarouk]

i had no idea.....

Thanks for the info

YW! This is why when Prime Minister Mackenzie King went to the US in 1939, with King George VI, the King went in his capacity of King of Canada.

 

[Jesus' Follower]

i had seen something on the internet yesterday about her birthday, and started a prayer request for her in the Prayer Forum.

If anyone would like a link, let me know.

Yes, please send me the link.

 

[Hetta]

Warm and hearty congratulations to our supreme leader, who today became the longest 'serving' monarch in our nation's history.

Granted, she has not had to win re-election during that time, or re-interview for her position, or avoid a wave of redundancies, or survive a coup d'etat.

Actually, now that I think about it, all she has had to do to fulfil this wonderful accomplishment is to not die.

So congratulations to QEII for not dying!

Though actually, if most of us had access to the best healthcare that taxpayers' money can buy, and had never had to do a day's work in our lives, I reckon the majority could have not died for just as long as Liz.

So perhaps this is not such a wonderful achievement after all.

And perhaps the endless hours of sycophantic forelock-tugging coverage on the Beeb and elsewhere ought to make mention of the fact that all she has done is not die. Just a thought....

When I saw the heading of this thread I thought "wot, really?" and then I read it. Ha. Well said.

 

[Oafman]

She's the Queen of Canada?

Yes, she is the Head of State for Canada, and in fact quite a few other countries.

This might seem odd to someone from the US, where it is law that the Head of State must be an American, but in Canada the law states that the Head of State can never be a Canadian.

When there is a new Governor-General of Canada, s/he comes to the UK to visit The Queen. S/he also is usually in attendance when The Queen comes home — yes! — to Canada.

The Governor General is chosen by the Monarch, instead of being elected by the Canadian people. This should not be a source of pride for Canadians.

When I saw the heading of this thread I thought "wot, really?" and then I read it. Ha. Well said.

Oh ye of little faith!