HM is made of stern stuff. Her father George VI was the last British Monarch to see action at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. He served as a Turret Officer for 'A' Turret on HMS Collingwood, for which he was mentioned in dispatches.
The Queen's husband, Prince Phillip, also had a distinguished Naval career and saw action as a sub-Lieutenant at the battle of Crete and was mentioned in dispatches serving on HMS Valiant at the battle of Matapan in 1941. He later served in the Pacific.
She also served during WWII. Don't know enough of the details to comment about that respectfully, but that still gets my respect.
She was a truck driver and mechanic in the Big One. Didn't go overseas, but was combat trained. There are pics of her inspecting the latest firepower and she looks like she knows what she's doing.
Kid -- I'm afraid she's pretty much the last of her kind. Though I hope I'm wrong. And think, when she made that 21st birthday speech, the Empire she was about to inherit was about to collapse. There's room for thought in therein.
In the world of queens and kings and monarchs in general, she stands apart as possibly the greatest.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and God bless to the Queen.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and God bless to the Queen.
ReplyDeleteCompare the Queen at 21 to the average 21 yo today. No, on second thought, don't - the comparison is staggering.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Queen Elizabeth.
Yes, an exceptional individual. God Bless her. Thanks for the post. I'm not one much for "Royalty" but she is a standout.
ReplyDeleteShe also served during WWII. Don't know enough of the details to comment about that respectfully, but that still gets my respect.
Please give us more of these people, we need them.
Imagine the Queen replaced by Price Charles who dreams of being a tampon.....
Indeed, congratulations your majesty.
ReplyDeleteOn another topic: I sent you an email.
"Imagine the Queen replaced by Price Charles who dreams of being a tampon....."
ReplyDeleteWords fail me.
God Save the Queen!
ReplyDeleteHM is made of stern stuff. Her father George VI was the last British Monarch to see action at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. He served as a Turret Officer for 'A' Turret on HMS Collingwood, for which he was mentioned in dispatches.
The Queen's husband, Prince Phillip, also had a distinguished Naval career and saw action as a sub-Lieutenant at the battle of Crete and was mentioned in dispatches serving on HMS Valiant at the battle of Matapan in 1941. He later served in the Pacific.
LL, I know you do not say that lightly and I agree. Remarkable, the Old England and a better one to boot.
ReplyDeleteLinda, YES x 2!
ReplyDeleteAdrienne, I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing. Staggering's the word. We've devolved. Hugely.
ReplyDeleteKid, she's remarkable and made of stern stuff, like Philip.
ReplyDeleteAnd hey, I know we're all '76 patriots here but... GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
N -- thanks, stand by! Just getting back to the wretched computer after a day of telephone...
ReplyDeleteDOS. One word.
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F*cking disgrace.
Anon... five words.
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The Lady packs the gear.
ReplyDeleteGive 'em Hell, Liz.
Kid said...
She also served during WWII. Don't know enough of the details to comment about that respectfully, but that still gets my respect.
She was a truck driver and mechanic in the Big One. Didn't go overseas, but was combat trained. There are pics of her inspecting the latest firepower and she looks like she knows what she's doing.
Don't make 'em like that no more.
Thanks for the details edutcher. Yea, agree.
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edutcher, she's made of stern stuff and a gentlewoman.
ReplyDeleteKid -- I'm afraid she's pretty much the last of her kind. Though I hope I'm wrong. And think, when she made that 21st birthday speech, the Empire she was about to inherit was about to collapse. There's room for thought in therein.
ReplyDeleteLSP, tough life breeds focus, easy life breeds nonsense. Same as it ever was eh?
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