09-09-2022, 10:10
^Absolutely – the end of an era for sure. I am no supporter of the royals, but she set and upheld an extremely high standard of public service. Can’t have been easy at all at times, despite her stoicism and self-control. I doubt there are many more left in her mould. Charles seems to have quietly done quite a bit behind the scenes, but there is no way he could hope to fill her shoes. The times they are a’changin’. R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth II.
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