Dead Thread 2021 -- If you're reading this, it isn't you.

[psych]

The Brits sure know how to do a funeral. The music selection was perfect.

Might be the only time I'll ever agree with you.

I am old-fashioned when it comes to the monarchy. I like it. I appreciate the stability of it, especially when there's a stable, long-serving monarch like Queen Elizabeth II. Might be one of the only conservative bones in my body. I am sad she's gone.

[Kepler]

Might be the only time I'll ever agree with you.

I am old-fashioned when it comes to the monarchy. I like it. I appreciate the stability of it, especially when there's a stable, long-serving monarch like Queen Elizabeth II. Might be one of the only conservative bones in my body. I am sad she's gone.

I like it but it should be revenue neutral.

[LynahFan]

I like it but it should be revenue neutral.

Neutral? Go for positive - lotta premium ad space on the back of those royal garments. :-)

[dxmnkd316]

Wonderful ceremony. Don't give two ****s about the rest of her family. But man, that was quite the show. I particularly enjoyed the procession. I was a hair surprised we didn't see larger numbers in it but still a sight.

I'm sad she's gone as well psych. I don't know if we'll see anything like her again. World has changed more during her reign than has been seen in a very very long time.

[Kepler]

If you want a show, Charles 1 > Elizabeth 2.

[state of hockey]

If you want a show, Charles 1 > Elizabeth 2.

1649 did some things right.

[dxmnkd316]

If you want a show, Charles 1 > Elizabeth 2.

Really? I mean, I get where you're going but...

https://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/th...-of-charles-i/

[Jimjamesak]

TIL that Elizabeth II has four different first cousins that are still alive.

First cousins as in grandchildren of George V.

Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester (who marched in the procession) son of Prince Henry.

The children of Prince George (who died in 1942 during the war):

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
Princess Alexandra
Prince Michael

I find it astounding.

Edit: One of Prince Michael’s godparents is, no ****, Franklin Roosevelt. Yeah, FDR.

[dxmnkd316]

Today I learned that all remaining European monarchies descended from a single point now.

[Kepler]

Today I learned that all remaining European monarchies descended from a single point now.

When Adam delved and Eve span
Who was then the Gentleman?

[Slap Shot]

Today I learned that all remaining European monarchies descended from a single point now.

There is another YouTuber out there that I can't locate at the moment that imho did an even better version of this but for now...

FYI this is a very good channel.

[Kepler]

There is another YouTuber out there that I can't locate at the moment that imho did an even better version of this but for now...

FYI this is a very good channel.

That's nice, thank you!

[dxmnkd316]

I learned it from wiki. They have the full family tree if you click on the Duke of Hy-Vee or something like that.

[Jimjamesak]

There is another YouTuber out there that I can't locate at the moment that imho did an even better version of this but for now...

Her pronunciations are driving me nuts, especially Hohenzollern.

[leswp1]

Turns out they limited who was allowed in the streets in London and in Windsor. It was impressive. I remember listening to her Christmas addresses when I was little. And her COVID speech was just what I needed. I always felt comforted. She wasn't perfect but she had a way of addressing things with pragmatism without actually taking sides in a controversy. A skill no one in a leadership role now has.
She may be the last leader that was treated with civility and respect. I feel like it wasn't just her that died but the last person people were willing to behave like adults for.