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RE: Our Queen

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

The crown of Scotland may not glitter with diamonds, it's history is priceless in itself.

"Made from gold, silver and precious gems, the crown is the centrepiece of the Honours of Scotland - which are the oldest Crown jewels in Britain and among the oldest in Europe.

The crown was made in its current form in 1540 for King James V of Scotland. In its earliest form, the crown dates back to 1503, when it was depicted being worn by King James IV. "

Date: Sep 12 6:28 PM, 2022

Vita wrote:
The Crown Of Scotland.

It’s stunning and its history is almost mythical.

Today went faultlessly and it was just so poignant! The Scottish people said goodbye to their Queen with dignity and pride. I can certainly see why it was her wish to end her days there.

Magica · Go Outside

Our queen, no one compares to you x

Vita · Know It All

Vam wrote:
Vita wrote:
The Crown Of Scotland.
It’s stunning and its history is almost mythical.
Today went faultlessly and it was just so poignant! The Scottish people said goodbye to their Queen with dignity and pride. I can certainly see why it was her wish to end her days there.

The scenery is breathtaking in some parts of Scotland, especially the further north you go.

Have you ever been Vam, come again and i'll show you round.

You'll get lost a lot but my hearts in the right place.

Vita · Know It All

Quick history lesson...

Her Majesty was only Queen Elizabeth the second in England because we (Scotland) had never had a Queen Elizabeth before.

Queen Elizabeth the first was only Queen in England and Ireland.

Vita · Know It All

Thousands of people are queuing all night in the Capital to pay their respects to her Majesty.

Vita · Know It All

Our Queen, her beloved Mama.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: At last we see the real Princess Anne - full of love for her Mama | Daily Mail Online

Magica · Go Outside

Vita wrote:
Quick history lesson...
Her Majesty was only Queen Elizabeth the second in England because we (Scotland) had never had a Queen Elizabeth before.
Queen Elizabeth the first was only Queen in England and Ireland.

That's right, when Elizabeth I died James took.over and United England and Scotland.

Date: Sep 13 1:06 PM, 2022

Vita wrote:
Vam wrote:
Vita wrote:
The Crown Of Scotland.
It’s stunning and its history is almost mythical.
Today went faultlessly and it was just so poignant! The Scottish people said goodbye to their Queen with dignity and pride. I can certainly see why it was her wish to end her days there.
The scenery is breathtaking in some parts of Scotland, especially the further north you go.
Have you ever been Vam, come again and i'll show you round.
You'll get lost a lot but my hearts in the right place.

Made it up to Ayrshire one time, for a weekend wedding trip.

It’s one of my biggest regrets that, in all the many years I lived in the UK, I never got around to exploring Scotland. I really feel I’ve missed out.

Maybe one day, eh?

Date: Sep 13 1:19 PM, 2022

… while I’m on… I can’t help wondering about the folks in that endless queue, when the moment comes for the coffin to leave Edinburgh.

Imagine them standing in line for up to 7 hours, only to suddenly be turned away & denied the chance to pay their respects. I hope some kind of concession can be made for those people.

Digger · Admin

We saw her plane go over today as it took her back to London, clear skies in Manchester. The only little goodbye we could give her. My hubby got quite emotional.

-- Edited by Digger on Tuesday 13th of September 2022 11:15:09 PM

Vita · Know It All

Vam wrote:
Vita wrote:
Vam wrote:
It’s stunning and its history is almost mythical.
Today went faultlessly and it was just so poignant! The Scottish people said goodbye to their Queen with dignity and pride. I can certainly see why it was her wish to end her days there.
The scenery is breathtaking in some parts of Scotland, especially the further north you go.
Have you ever been Vam, come again and i'll show you round.
You'll get lost a lot but my hearts in the right place.
Made it up to Ayrshire one time, for a weekend wedding trip.
It’s one of my biggest regrets that, in all the many years I lived in the UK, I never got around to exploring Scotland. I really feel I’ve missed out.
Maybe one day, eh?

There's still time Vam and you'll love it.

Ayr is nice that's where we went our holidays most years as children, 'Doon the watter' as it's known locally.

I still go most years for the weekend, only time i've missed out was because of Lockdown.

Vita · Know It All

Vam wrote:
… while I’m on… I can’t help wondering about the folks in that endless queue, when the moment comes for the coffin to leave Edinburgh.
Imagine them standing in line for up to 7 hours, only to suddenly be turned away & denied the chance to pay their respects. I hope some kind of concession can be made for those people.

When they gave out the last of the wristbands and folk realised they had missed out they were in tears.

Magica · Go Outside

I always said I would go and see the queen in state. Because of my operation recently that's out of the question. I will have to watch it on Tele like billions of others.

Vita · Know It All

This reporter gives an insight on what it was like in the Capital waiting to see her Majesty's coffin.

I queued for five hours to see the Queen's coffin - it's the biggest news event of our lifetime | The Scottish Sun

-- Edited by Vita on Wednesday 14th of September 2022 01:34:23 AM

Vita · Know It All

Magica wrote:
I always said I would go and see the queen in state. Because of my operation recently that's out of the question. I will have to watch it on Tele like billions of others.

No you couldn't queue for hours just after your operation Mags, you need to rest up.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Magica wrote:
I always said I would go and see the queen in state. Because of my operation recently that's out of the question. I will have to watch it on Tele like billions of others.

You can pay your respects just as well at home Mags, watching it on TV, e are still seeing history in the making.

What an eventful decade this has been so far.

Magica · Go Outside

Yes I watched it all, had tears. I really loved the queen. Charles is now King, but the queen will always be my queen.

Bloody Hairy and Megagob holding hands, trust them to lower the tone 😠

Vita · Know It All

The queue to pay respects to her Majesty is almost three miles long already and people face waiting 35 hours.