Tribute: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

A response to "Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother" by - britishroyalist -

Note: britishroyalist has graciously permitted this version to remain posted.

Basically a re-cutting of the aforementioned video. All the facts are true, and I have read them in many reliable sources. Although an American myself, I have always had the utmost respect for the British monarchy.

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[erfica]

A fine Lady. Most humans do not realize the German bombing. Most humans will never know the

word,,Honor.

[NCeddie]

American men of the 1940's understood honor... that's why they fought for the preservation of Britain-- America's Motherland. Those men saw and understood the horror of the German bombings. Their families and friends back home in America could only know of it second-hand via the stories these men told them.

[NCeddie]

...Think of 9-11. That was just - one - day. Americans on American soil, have never had to suffer bombings day after day, night after night, neighborhoods suddenly blown apart, familiar landmarks instantly gone; nor had friends, neighbors, family here one moment and gone forever the next.

[NCeddie]

...I am proud of the steadfast Brits of that era, for trying to live through each one of those days routinely and as civilized as possible in the midst of all that Hell. And it was Queen Elizabeth whose own firm stance against panic and fear helped bolster their determination to see to it that "There will always be an England."

[acefireburst]

Dont you think her coffin looks kind of big for her being such a small woman?...

[NCeddie]

acefireburst,

Coffins, even for royalty, are rarely, if ever, custom-sized, as clothing is. Superficial design elements may be customized, however. The only exception being for deceased persons whose weight exceeds several hundred pounds. When such is the case, special construction routines must be brought into play in order to contain the remains.

[gladys8it]

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was a lovely person with a great deal of class. She was a wonderful representation of everything that was/ is regal to the British throne.

[rday18]

well for such a huge heart of love

[emmers57]

she gets bonus points for being a fan of" The Golden Girls"

[pteJames]

And we would have Welcomed them with Open Arm's God Save the Queen! Long may she reign!

[rockangel1967]

i am not english but live here and i have a great respect for the royals. especially for prince harry who fought in afghanistans frontline! immagine that! a prince who risks his life for our freedom. my upmost respect. also the queens mother, i dearly loved her. what a wonderfull person.

[wolfmk9]

The history, the footage and that particular version of God Save The Queen are a fine and fitting tribute indeed. My mother was Scottish, and her Queen was Elizabeth, Queen Mother.

[mahler71]

I read that her husband, George 6 had a terrible temper, swore horribly and was even known to hit her quite a lot. Suddenly I like her more now. Knowing this makes her seem more of a human being.

[JustJim70118]

@parmenides19 No. The Queen Mother is (or was) simply the mother of the current sovereign.

[JustJim70118]

@Manfromelpaso How is Northern Ireland a part of Great Britain, unless you're using GB in a "slang" sense? It's on a different island! Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Queen Mother was Queen Consort of the United Kingdom..

[ickiepoo]

@Manfromelpaso My ancestors were Scottish, English, Irish, and Welsh. That about covers Great Britain. My husband is Clan Scott.

[Manfromelpaso]

@ickiepoo

But WHY did she make you proud to be "English"? The Queen Mother was Scottish (daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore). And as Queen she wasn't "Queen of England" as so many Americans mistakenly called her (and call her daughter, the current Queen) but Queen of Great Britain (which encompasses England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.

[johnstrain801]

im a staunch scotsman and celtic fan but she was what a true queen should be staunch opinionated and a leader plus she was proud to love scotland a true ground breaker xxx