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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who ... doesn't care? I have zero connection to England or the Queen, for my entire life she's been an old lady, and this just doesn't move me.

It'll be like when an actor or singer die whose name I've heard but have never watched or listened to their work. I just think "well, that's too bad for their family" and move on.

You care enough to post.

Yes, PP just wants attention. “Look at me! I’m so cool that I don’t even care!!”

No, it's not about attention or being cool. I just wondered if I'm alone. I don't understand why people with zero connection DO care. I understand caring if you've been to England, have family from there, have some connection to the royal family, but if not ... why?

England is our ally and is the ancestor, if you will, of this country's culture and laws. There are many cultures that have come into this country but the founding culture, and the basis of our system of laws, was England.

Also an undeniable world power, the influence she has had (whether you approve or not she had it) for so long also undeniable. She did not just bear witness to all that history as any person her age but lived and influenced and was involved in it. Few have met the sheer number of world leaders. Fewer still could hold together what she did. And I am not British but I am a woman and applaud her leadership.

RIP.

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who ... doesn't care? I have zero connection to England or the Queen, for my entire life she's been an old lady, and this just doesn't move me.

It'll be like when an actor or singer die whose name I've heard but have never watched or listened to their work. I just think "well, that's too bad for their family" and move on.

You care enough to post.

Yes, PP just wants attention. “Look at me! I’m so cool that I don’t even care!!”

No, it's not about attention or being cool. I just wondered if I'm alone. I don't understand why people with zero connection DO care. I understand caring if you've been to England, have family from there, have some connection to the royal family, but if not ... why?

NP. Agree with PP that you apparently care enough to post here about it. Why?

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Anonymous wrote:Just saw on Fox news (sorry, DH watches), that Harry and Megan are traveling but only Harry will go to Balmoral without Megan.

No source given for that information.

Makes sense — family only. William went w/o Kate.

Kate’s not family?

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who ... doesn't care? I have zero connection to England or the Queen, for my entire life she's been an old lady, and this just doesn't move me.

It'll be like when an actor or singer die whose name I've heard but have never watched or listened to their work. I just think "well, that's too bad for their family" and move on.

I don't think many Americans will have sleepless nights over it, per se, but the woman watched over our closest allied nation for 70 years. There are many thoughts on the role of a monarchy, but I think it is undeniable that she sacrificed a great deal of personal pleasure (such as time with her family and children) to provide a steady face of the nation. It is a reflective time and certainly sad for her family and her country.

Laughable. She is a figure head. She does not give interviews or says anything that is not scripted. Her family was handled off to nannies and governesses. She had a very privileged life but did nit get along with other who took the spot light away- Diana, etc. Huge ego but that goes with the job.

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who ... doesn't care? I have zero connection to England or the Queen, for my entire life she's been an old lady, and this just doesn't move me.

It'll be like when an actor or singer die whose name I've heard but have never watched or listened to their work. I just think "well, that's too bad for their family" and move on.

You care enough to post.

Yes, PP just wants attention. “Look at me! I’m so cool that I don’t even care!!”

No, it's not about attention or being cool. I just wondered if I'm alone. I don't understand why people with zero connection DO care. I understand caring if you've been to England, have family from there, have some connection to the royal family, but if not ... why?

Why do you need to know if you are "alone" and get validation? Yes, in the whole history of humanity, you're the onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyy onnnnnnneeeee who doesn't care about the royals/celebrities...except you care enough to be here. Hi! Here you are again!

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who ... doesn't care? I have zero connection to England or the Queen, for my entire life she's been an old lady, and this just doesn't move me.

It'll be like when an actor or singer die whose name I've heard but have never watched or listened to their work. I just think "well, that's too bad for their family" and move on.

You care enough to post.

Yes, PP just wants attention. “Look at me! I’m so cool that I don’t even care!!”

No, it's not about attention or being cool. I just wondered if I'm alone. I don't understand why people with zero connection DO care. I understand caring if you've been to England, have family from there, have some connection to the royal family, but if not ... why?

England is our ally and is the ancestor, if you will, of this country's culture and laws. There are many cultures that have come into this country but the founding culture, and the basis of our system of laws, was England.

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who ... doesn't care? I have zero connection to England or the Queen, for my entire life she's been an old lady, and this just doesn't move me.

It'll be like when an actor or singer die whose name I've heard but have never watched or listened to their work. I just think "well, that's too bad for their family" and move on.

You care enough to post.

Yes, PP just wants attention. “Look at me! I’m so cool that I don’t even care!!”

No, it's not about attention or being cool. I just wondered if I'm alone. I don't understand why people with zero connection DO care. I understand caring if you've been to England, have family from there, have some connection to the royal family, but if not ... why?

Anonymous wrote:Just saw on Fox news (sorry, DH watches), that Harry and Megan are traveling but only Harry will go to Balmoral without Megan.

No source given for that information.

Makes sense — family only. William went w/o Kate.

Anonymous wrote:Relatives have to be notified and sign off before any announcements are made. Then, it is immediately followed by announcing the new king.
They need a plan.
Meghan will not like this. Her trip is not about her anymore.

Seems that YOU are making it about Meghan. I sure she doesn't give a flying rip about this mean family.

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who ... doesn't care? I have zero connection to England or the Queen, for my entire life she's been an old lady, and this just doesn't move me.

It'll be like when an actor or singer die whose name I've heard but have never watched or listened to their work. I just think "well, that's too bad for their family" and move on.

I don't think many Americans will have sleepless nights over it, per se, but the woman watched over our closest allied nation for 70 years. There are many thoughts on the role of a monarchy, but I think it is undeniable that she sacrificed a great deal of personal pleasure (such as time with her family and children) to provide a steady face of the nation. It is a reflective time and certainly sad for her family and her country.

Just saw on Fox news (sorry, DH watches), that Harry and Megan are traveling but only Harry will go to Balmoral without Megan.

No source given for that information.

Elizabeth has had a blessed life. A long, happy marriage and reign, and she lived to see many great-grandchildren. Her father was only 56 when he died.

Relatives have to be notified and sign off before any announcements are made. Then, it is immediately followed by announcing the new king.
They need a plan.
Meghan will not like this. Her trip is not about her anymore.