RIP HM The Queen - Elizabeth II 1926-2022

[charlottawill]

I wonder who’ll take over her horse breeding stables and all her horses. By all accounts she was very involved and devoted a lot of time to their operation. Many of her children and grandchildren love horses but who has the time and the inclination to manage what sounds like a pretty extensive operation?

Zara?

 

[Chloe302225]

 

[Debbini]

Thanks for the correction. I forgot about the third child. So she’s really got a full plate without taking on The Queen‘s horses too.

I thought of her because of how great she is with horses, but you're right, she's got a full time schedule now.

 

[Jayne1]

She’s got 2 young kids, a husband, and a pretty demanding career. Would she have the time?

What career does she have - are you referring to her equestrian career?

I've always really liked Zara. I think she is very beautiful. She collaborated on an equestrian themed jewellery line, but the prices are up there in the tens of thousands.

 

[DoggieBags]

What career does she have - are you referring to her equestrian career?

I've always really liked Zara. I think she is very beautiful. She collaborated on an equestrian themed jewellery line, but the prices are up there in the tens of thousands.

Yes her equestrian career primarily. But she also is a director at the Cheltenham Racecourse and is involved with several charities. I didn’t realize she also had a jewelry line until you mentioned it.

 

[DS2006]

Everything about the day was just perfectly orchestrated. It was beautiful to see how much she was loved. It was impossible not to shed tears multiple times. I watched BBC for several hours and it was wonderful coverage. If only we could have leaders with her character here in the US and throughout the world. This world would be a better place. I wish the very best for King Charles. I value history and tradition and hope to live to see a future King William and Queen Catherine!

 

[miss_chiff]

While we’re on the topic of The Queen’s horses, I thought I’d share this link I came upon (sorry if it’s already somewhere in this thread)…

Queen's Horses Collection Silk Scarves Inspired By Queen Elizabeth’s Favourite Horses - House of Gharats

We officialy launched our brand new Queen’s Horses Collection. Inspired by Queen's Elizabeth's Favourite Horses. Click the link to explore more!

www.houseofgharats.com

If you scroll down the page past the scarves, listed are the bio’s/history of the horses.

 

[Traminer]

A question in between: I could not reach this forum for some hours. It seemed to be offline.
Was it the same with you?

 

[CobaltBlu]

A question in between: I could not reach this forum for some hours. It seemed to be offline.
Was it the same with you?

Yes

 

[CobaltBlu]

This One is a bit clearer

 

[sparklebunny]

I just finished watching a recording of the Queen’s funeral. It was magnificent yet touching. I’m not British myself, but it made me so sad to say farewell. She will be very deeply missed.

 

[elvisfan4life]

Just a beautiful tribute thank you

I'm glad I got to watch a good part of the last ten days, mainly on BBC. History in the making. I can't think of anybody in the U.S., dead or alive, who can even remotely compare with QEII. She was a WORLD figure, "real", nothing fake about her. She didn't suffer fools yet she could be very warm. She was a realistic WWII era person who understood the hardships, sacrifices and suffering of so many. It makes me furious that today we have people in high places who compare certain situations with the Holocaust and concentration camps. They have zero clue and just shoot their stupid mouths off. QEII lived a charmed life yet had genuine compassion for unfortunate people. Her love for animals melted my heart. She had dignity and class, which IMHO relatively few of our leaders have anymore. She did not take the comforts that surrounded her for granted and realized her role was serve, which she did with aplomb for 70 years. Who else could compel tens of thousands of people to stand in line for twelve hours just to see their closed coffin for a matter of seconds? Whether or not the people of The United Kingdom meant to share her with the rest of the globe, this American kind of "adopted" her as a person for whom I admired and had great respect. QEII was a wonderful woman and her passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the world. RIP.

 

[csshopper]

A question in between: I could not reach this forum for some hours. It seemed to be offline.
Was it the same with you?

Yes, and I felt adrift and quite relieved when it came back. All of the wonderful posters on the pertinent threads were helping me cope.

 

[elvisfan4life]

Yes, and I felt adrift and quite relieved when it came back. All of the wonderful posters on the pertinent threads were helping me cope.

I thought I’d been banned again

 

[Starflower2305]

Not quite as good as the one from PP's funeral, but this is lovely. She radiates warmth, kindness and compassion even during a time of immense grief.

I agree, but I think what made that photo striking was the mask and you could only see her eyes. It really will be historical insight into the sign of the times.