Tom Cato
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So many critical edgelords who cant fathom why people would care about someone born to privilege has died.
Queen Elizabeth II has been the head of state of Britain longer than most britons have been alive. She has been the head of state since 1952 and lived through WWII and every hardship and uprise of the nation until her passing. England and its surrounding nations have a incredibly rich history that has, wether you want to or not, shaped your identity as a Scot, a Englishman or a Welshman. There isnt a Scotsman alive that doesnt stand up a little bit straighter when they talk about Robert the Bruce. The British isles are littered with castles, medieval gates, cobblestone roads and old stories everywhere you go. The Queen, for all her personal faults, have always been the focalpoint of the nation, and acted as a representative for all of you.
The monarchy quite literally defines you as a nation.
From Athlestan to Queen Elizabeth II, England has always been a monarchy, ruled by both able and quite terrible leaders. Elizabeth II was for all intents and purposes incredibly able, spending most of her life involved in charity work that receives significantly less press coverage than a royal family scandal.
The point isnt to be sad about a old lady you didnt know died. The point is that the Queen is dead, and part of the british identity died with her. Its a strange day for many in England, and the least we all can do is be respectful of that.
Queen Elizabeth II has been the head of state of Britain longer than most britons have been alive. She has been the head of state since 1952 and lived through WWII and every hardship and uprise of the nation until her passing. England and its surrounding nations have a incredibly rich history that has, wether you want to or not, shaped your identity as a Scot, a Englishman or a Welshman. There isnt a Scotsman alive that doesnt stand up a little bit straighter when they talk about Robert the Bruce. The British isles are littered with castles, medieval gates, cobblestone roads and old stories everywhere you go. The Queen, for all her personal faults, have always been the focalpoint of the nation, and acted as a representative for all of you.
The monarchy quite literally defines you as a nation.
From Athlestan to Queen Elizabeth II, England has always been a monarchy, ruled by both able and quite terrible leaders. Elizabeth II was for all intents and purposes incredibly able, spending most of her life involved in charity work that receives significantly less press coverage than a royal family scandal.
The point isnt to be sad about a old lady you didnt know died. The point is that the Queen is dead, and part of the british identity died with her. Its a strange day for many in England, and the least we all can do is be respectful of that.