And, ya can't ignore the facts surrounding both women's deaths -- Diana died in the prime of her life in a tragic car accident, as compared to the Queen who, while being widely beloved, was also 96 years old. He was a prince without a home or kingdom. [31] She stated: "We are trying to do all we can to help our gallant sailors, soldiers, and airmen, and we are trying, too, to bear our own share of the danger and sadness of war. [54], Elizabeth gave birth to her first child, Charles, in November 1948. [77] By the time of her accession in 1952, her role as head of multiple independent states was already established. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. A peak audience of around 28 million viewers watched the Queen's funeral in the UK on Monday, making it one of the country's biggest ever TV events. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, and change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. The thing is, there was no way this funeral was gonna be anything else or get any ratings after the BRF, BM and RR chose to make everything about the Sussexes. It was just everywhere. The bright spot was seeing the Sussexes-clearly and the cameras were on them a lot during the 15 mins I watched. Once she burst on the scene we were hooked until the final horrible end. Additional styles include Defender of the Faith and Duke of Lancaster. [130] The tour included the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, and the Terracotta Warriors. Buckingham Palace did not immediately confirm the reports. So, it's quite possible she did have a bigger raw number of worldwide viewers. This is why Prince Harry is so much more popular in the USA than any of the others: we love him because we loved Diana, and he is the one that most embodies her. Forward 25 years later and knowing a precedence had been set I was surprised that visually a beloved monarch didnt appear to receive anywhere near the same number. [259][260], Elizabeth was the first monarch to die in Scotland since James V in 1542. The celebrations re-affirmed Elizabeth's popularity, despite virtually coincident negative press coverage of Princess Margaret's separation from her husband, Lord Snowdon. [128][129], In 1986, Elizabeth paid a six-day state visit to the People's Republic of China, becoming the first British monarch to visit the country. 10 days of news blackouts for this nonsense, I tell you. ETA: I just checked and people were asked to only throw single flowers and to ensure all plastic was removed. The original plans for the funeral were for the Queens coffin to process on a gun carriage to the abbey, pulled by naval ratings sailors using ropes rather than horses. "[15] Her cousin Margaret Rhodes described her as "a jolly little girl, but fundamentally sensible and well-behaved". [307], Polls in Britain in 2006 and 2007 revealed strong support for the monarchy,[308] and in 2012, Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee year, her approval ratings hit 90 per cent. One appointing the day of Her late Majestys state funeral as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. [152] In October 1994, she became the first reigning British monarch to set foot on Russian soil. It feels wrong to compare the two events, but the thing is, the undercurrent of all of the British medias coverage was the death of QEII must be bigger than Dianas death. I bring this up because Dianas funeral outsold. The funniest part of all this is that royalists had been saying the funeral would be watched by 4 or 5 billion people and therefore it was proof that the BRF was universally loved. Coun Karen Kilgour and Gateshead director of public health Alice Wiseman have urged the public to get Covid-19 jabs ahead of what could be a tricky winter (Image: Newcastle Chronicle) I watched a stream online on youtube while working on my notebook. Is the eldest of five children. But King Charles made an order for one during his first meeting with the privy council on Saturday. But outside of all of that, I wasnt really taken by much of the rest of it. 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At 7.30pm a private burial service will be conducted by the dean of Windsor, attended by the King and members of the royal family. [148] In December, Prince Charles and his wife, Diana, formally separated. I mean I watched it, lol, but I know a lot of people who turned it on maybe for the procession of the casket into the Abbey and then turned it off, or people who were like well I already watched this procession and that procession and that procession, so why am I watching this?. Good luck chuck, you will definitely get even less. Just wow, lmao. King George VI's coffin was hauled by the Royal Navy after his sudden death in 1952 saw The Queen propelled to the throne Credit: Hulton Picture Company. They were divorced in 1978. Elizabeth asked them to wait for a year; in the words of her private secretary, "the Queen was naturally sympathetic towards the Princess, but I think she thoughtshe hopedgiven time, the affair would peter out. And a lot of it could have been cut or done at a later date. As the coffin is lowered into the royal vault, the dean of Windsor will say a psalm and the commendation before the garter king of arms pronounces the styles and titles of the Queen. [97] Her fourth child, Prince Edward, was born in March 1964. [112] Tony Benn said Elizabeth found Trudeau "rather disappointing". Yes, Im aware this is an unkind statement. [81] Throughout her reign, Elizabeth made hundreds of state visits to other countries and tours of the Commonwealth; she was the most widely travelled head of state. [113] Elizabeth's composure and skill in controlling her mount were widely praised. The official ratings for the historic royal event were released on Tuesday afternoon revealing that not only was the footballing event a bigger draw in the UK, but Princess Dianas televised funeral had higher viewing figures back in 1997. The kids werent interested. One million people attended each day of the three-day main Jubilee celebration in London,[175] and the enthusiasm shown for Elizabeth by the public was greater than many journalists had anticipated. God save the King: King Charles III officially proclaimed Britains new monarch video. Just as Harry and Meghan overshadow them. An average of 26.2 million viewers watched the Westminster Abbey funeral service between 11:00 and 12:00 across all channels, with 18.5 million of those watching on the BBC. [159], In August 1997, a year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. The Duke of York, as a non-working royal, has been permitted uniform for the vigil by the Queens children on Saturday. Contrary to Edens claims-there was no obstruction in the camera angle. [13] The book describes Elizabeth's love of horses and dogs, her orderliness, and her attitude of responsibility. While that may be true, Dianas numbers didnt either. Don't worry if it's not trueso long as there's not too much of a fuss about it afterwards. Interesting comparison to audiences for the EURO2020 final, he noted. The main service is at 11am in London, followed by a committal service at 4pm in Windsor and a private service at 7.30pm. [26] This was rejected by their mother, who declared, "The children won't go without me. Diana wins again. One of them was interviewing a correspondent from Ukraine and kept coming back to What role will the Queens funeral have in all this? I doubt a lot of young people were tuning in to watch the funeral of an old queen. Englands rosegone too soon. } More fool me. The first official portrait photograph of Elizabeth was taken by Marcus Adams in 1926.[315]. [292] In the late 1960s, attempts to portray a more modern image of the monarchy were made in the television documentary Royal Family and by televising Prince Charles's investiture as Prince of Wales. It was an F ing bore. } #gallery-1 img { Its just stating facts. Dianas death was sudden and mysterious, and the reaction to Dianas death was a whole other thing entirely, with people flooding London, the flowers outside of Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace, and the Windsors refusing to leave Balmoral. My nose isnt huge in person, but something about the way it catches the light makes it look ginormous in pics. [96], Elizabeth gave birth to her third child, Prince Andrew, in February 1960, which was the first birth to a reigning British monarch since 1857. I absolutely watched TQs services solely to see the Sussexes and to stare lasers of frustration through anyone looking at them with any disrespect. Send it! But Harry, also as a non-working royal, had previously been expected to wear morning dress throughout the funerals ceremonial events. It felt lacking, in a way, thats all. [103], In February 1974, the British prime minister, Edward Heath, advised Elizabeth to call a general election in the middle of her tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim, requiring her to fly back to Britain. not sure about you but I did watch a bit just to see the fuckery they pull on The Sussex. [279] She had arguably issued a public coded statement about the referendum by telling one woman outside Balmoral Kirk that she hoped people would think "very carefully" about the outcome. Dianas funeral was an event. Video, Watch fans in Morocco erupt with joy as team wins, Amol Rajan: No respite for BBC, despite praise for funeral coverage, wrote the Times' TV critic Carol Midgeley, Russian Nobel laureate 'told to turn down award', Top MEP arrested over alleged bribery by Gulf state, 'Everyone loves us' - joy at Morocco history makers, Searches into the night after deadly blast on Jersey, No survivors found in search after Jersey blast. [165] That November, Elizabeth and her husband held a reception at Banqueting House to mark their golden wedding anniversary. [288] Scenes of a relaxed, informal home life were occasionally witnessed; she and her family, from time to time, prepared a meal together and washed the dishes afterwards. Lord Mountbatten said Elizabeth was opposed to the invasion, though Eden denied it. I meanElton John performed at Dianas funeral and his Diana funeral version of Candle in the Wind was like, the number 1 best selling single ever. https://brokenbottleboy.substack.com/. [18] When her grandfather died in 1936 and her uncle succeeded as EdwardVIII, she became second in line to the throne, after her father. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [189] On 18 December, she became the first British sovereign to attend a peacetime Cabinet meeting since GeorgeIII in 1781. The Queens final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel, an annexe to the main chapel where her mother and father were buried, along with the ashes of her sister, Princess Margaret. As well as remembering the incredible reign of Elizabeth II, our monarch, and being full of hope for the start of the new reign of King Charles III, let us be proud of how our country has come together in recognition of her remarkable legacy; solemnly, respectfully and with such devotion. The Nielsen numbers are striking an average of 11.4 million viewers watched the Queen's state funeral -- this next to the 33.2 million people who watched Diana's funeral more than 2 decades ago in the States. I guess it shows how people have changed how they consume news, Dianas funeral was viewed by around 32.1 million, he pointed out. [10], Elizabeth's only sibling, Princess Margaret, was born in 1930. There was so much media coverage of every day. Im a Canadian who listens to a fair amount of British-based news, and I found it interesting how even the global news programs seemed to overestimate the impact the Queens death would have on the rest of the world. [193], On 3 March 2013, Elizabeth stayed overnight at King Edward VII's Hospital as a precaution after developing symptoms of gastroenteritis. Two years into his sentence, he attempted to escape a psychiatric hospital with the intention of assassinating Charles, who was visiting the country with Diana and their son Prince William. Guess BRF PR prognosticators grossly overestimated views for the shocking death of a 96-year-old woman from natural causes. I wouldnt have any problem accepting explanations for differing counts between 2022 and 1997 (diff devices, Youtube count methodology, etc.) I remember the outpouring of shock and grief and anger that Dianas death created. Theres no real way to estimate it and compare and its apples to oranges like you said for a couple reasons. Wall-to-wall coverage, with processions and rituals that have lost import and meaning over time. Queens state funeral to be followed by Windsor service and burial next to Philip. Dianas funeral was also on a Saturday versus the Queens being on a Monday it would have been easier for more folks (especially from a global audience) to watch. )[240] In her absence, Parliament was opened by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge as counsellors of state. I did watch the procession to Windsor/St. ", "Poll: Dramatic decline in support for monarchy in decade since Diamond Jubilee", "How have Britons reacted to Queen Elizabeth II's death? without the Queen, and without Harry and Meghan, their appeal to ordinary Brits is quickly going to diminish. "[122] Newspaper editor Donald Trelford wrote in The Observer of 21 September 1986: "The royal soap opera has now reached such a pitch of public interest that the boundary between fact and fiction has been lost sight of it is not just that some papers don't check their facts or accept denials: they don't care if the stories are true or not." The death of the Queen set in motion Operation [112] In 1980, Canadian politicians sent to London to discuss the patriation of the Canadian constitution found Elizabeth "better informed than any of the British politicians or bureaucrats". Im sure Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Apple+, etc. [313][314] Notable photographers of Elizabeth included Cecil Beaton, Yousuf Karsh, Anwar Hussein, Annie Leibovitz, Lord Lichfield, Terry O'Neill, John Swannell and Dorothy Wilding. Prince Harry and Prince William getting hitched was apparently more must-see TV than their grandmother's funeral. There is something very wrong about competitively comparing the deaths of two people by viewing figures and using words like outsell as if its a sporting event. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! The overflow area set up with cameras was pretty much half empty. [76], From Elizabeth's birth onwards, the British Empire continued its transformation into the Commonwealth of Nations. The queens funeral crowns a big night for Seven TV Ratings. Though, you can bet your ass I was up for Dianas, her wedding as well. [132] Elizabeth's visit also signified the acceptance of both countries that sovereignty over Hong Kong would be transferred from the United Kingdom to China in 1997. I absolutely woke up in the middle of the night for Dianas funeral. The British media were on a mission to inflate the numbers. [246], Elizabeth never planned to abdicate,[247] though she took on fewer public engagements as she grew older and Prince Charles took on more of her duties. She did not remarry. Charles III confirmed the public holiday during the ceremony the first to be televised at which he was officially proclaimed as the new monarch. Mic has a few articles on his Conquest of the Useless site that are pretty good. [236], Elizabeth was present at the service of thanksgiving for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey on 29 March,[237] but was unable to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service that month[238] or the Royal Maundy service in April. [30] In 1940, the 14-year-old Elizabeth made her first radio broadcast during the BBC's Children's Hour, addressing other children who had been evacuated from the cities. Members of the public filing past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster. [d] In October 1995, Elizabeth was tricked into a hoax call by Montreal radio host Pierre Brassard impersonating Canadian prime minister Jean Chrtien. /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */. There are no compelling, charismatic figures in the current slimmed down crop so theres palpable anxiety in the air since the Queen died. Also those figures were only that high bc people wanted to see Harry and Meghan. Dianas memory overshadows everything the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Windsor family does. [214] In 2021, she received her first and second COVID-19 vaccinations in January and April respectively. Much of the outpouring for the queen was predicated on her just having been THERE for all of most peoples lives. This compares to the 29.85m who watched Italy beat England on penalties last summer, and the 31m who watched as Princess Diana was laid to rest 25 years ago. Ended up being business as usual for my company. Diana Stan for life. [1] Elizabeth died at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, in September 2022, at the age of 96, and was succeeded by her eldest son, CharlesIII. The streets were empty during both though. The coffin, draped in the Royal Standard, and topped with the instruments of state the imperial state crown, the orb and sceptre is currently lying in state at Westminster Hall, with a continuous vigil by the Household Division and sovereigns body guards. It was reported, most notably in The Sunday Times of 20 July 1986, that Elizabeth was worried that Margaret Thatcher's economic policies fostered social divisions and was alarmed by high unemployment, a series of riots, the violence of a miners' strike, and Thatcher's refusal to apply sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa. [44], The engagement attracted some controversy. I didnt watch it at all as I would have needed to be up @ 4AM CST, in America. I was 8, and I remember my mother taping it so she could watch it later. They will later be taken to the Tower of London. It might not be fair to compare the television habits of 1997 with today, where so many people dont bother with tv anymore. [53] Neither was an invitation extended to the Duke of Windsor, formerly King EdwardVIII. [94] Harold Macmillan wrote, "The Queen has been absolutely determined all through She is impatient of the attitude towards her to treat her as a film star She has indeed 'the heart and stomach of a man' She loves her duty and means to be a Queen. The newspaper was forced to pay her legal fees and donated 200,000 to charity. I didnt watch the Queens funeral either, I wasnt getting up at 6 am EST when I knew I could see recaps on the news. Sep 20, 2022. They should have just kept this bit of info to themselves. That sounds awful. Queen Elizabeth II will be buried next to the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor in a private ceremony attended by her family on Monday after her state funeral at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace has said. Senior members of the family are expected to follow behind just like they did for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh. Queen Elizabeth's funeral doesn't hold a candle to Princess Diana's when it comes to TV ratings -- in the U.S. and the UK -- but the reality is it's kinda hard to compare the events.. It just occurred to me that much like Diana, Meghan photographs so beautifully. Im going to be controversial and say not that many more. Saw little of the Wails. [310] Polling in Great Britain during the Platinum Jubilee, however, showed Elizabeth's personal popularity remained strong. [283] A personal note about her faith often featured in her annual Christmas Message broadcast to the Commonwealth. Police later discovered the shots were blanks. An estimated 250,000 members of the public filed past the coffin, as did politicians and other public figures. The King and the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales and members of the royal family will leave for Windsor by car. She declined, saying she would not interfere in decisions reserved by the Constitution of Australia for the Governor-General. Nobody in the USA really cared about the BRF until Diana came along. The funeral is to be held on Monday 19 September , at the end of the 10-day period of mourning. I hope The Sussexes dont go, and instead, they send Chuck an inkwell as a gift. The BBC says 32.5m viewers watched at least three minutes of its coverage. The military will line the streets and also join the procession. People said their bit, you could see they were relieved they hadnt slipped up, and then it was over. ( kindly friends agree) so Im so envious! The Real Love Boat a ratings Titanic for Ten, sinking without trace upon launch. Philip complained, "I am the only man in the country not allowed to give his name to his own children. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. [51] Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material for her gown (which was designed by Norman Hartnell) because Britain had not yet completely recovered from the devastation of the war. I thought it was underwhelming. [319], Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022, "Elizabeth of the United Kingdom" redirects here. [56], Following their wedding, the couple leased Windlesham Moor, near Windsor Castle, until July 1949,[51] when they took up residence at Clarence House in London. I also wonder which of the queens events viewership they measured. The shorter the time he is on the throne the less people will care, I suspect. I heard all about that day off. And the date was finally confirmed for the Queens funeral, which is set to take place on Monday (Sept. 19). Reveille, the national anthem and a lament played by the Queens piper will bring the service to an end at approximately noon. Yes! [301] Discontent with the monarchy reached its peak on the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, although Elizabeth's personal popularityas well as general support for the monarchyrebounded after her live television broadcast to the world five days after Diana's death. float: left; Watched Dianas funeral. She was taken too soon. [164] As a result, much of the public hostility evaporated. . Lord Hailsham suggested that Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret should be evacuated to Canada to avoid the frequent aerial bombings of London by the Luftwaffe. The expectation was too high, prior to her death they talked about London being fill to over capacity, that didnt happen. We know, every one of us, that in the end all will be well. I believe this easily. You could see which way the wind was blowing by the massive difference in the flower situation. Fellow Canadian, most people I know didnt even watch the highlights. The Department for Business said the announcement did not interfere with existing contractual arrangements between employers and workers, but that they would expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work. The original plans are for the Queens coffin to process on a gun carriage to the abbey, pulled by naval ratings sailors using ropes rather than horses. [49] Shortly before the wedding, he was created Duke of Edinburgh and granted the style His Royal Highness. Theres some basis for saying that (even if you break it down and point out the differences), so its just funny bc you know its making the Firm gnash their teeth. [233] On 28February, she was reported to have recovered and spent time with her family at Frogmore. I got up in the middle of the night with my family to watch her funeral, everyone did! Everyone tuned into broadcast TV to watch. One month earlier, the King had issued letters patent allowing her children to use the style and title of a royal prince or princess, to which they otherwise would not have been entitled as their father was no longer a royal prince. It still stands that the Sussexes featured prominently in an event with massive viewership and global reach. Buckingham Palace said in a statement: The royal family has been deeply moved by the global response and affection shown for the Queen as people join them in mourning the loss of Her Majesty.. I dont think well see Meghan at the Coronation. The Queen's state funeral will take place on Monday 19 September. Even now I tear up thinking about it. The queens death was expected really and people watched in groups. In 1965, however, the Rhodesian prime minister, Ian Smith, in opposition to moves towards majority rule, unilaterally declared independence while expressing "loyalty and devotion" to Elizabeth, declaring her "Queen of Rhodesia". Theres some basis for saying that (even if you break it down and point out the differences), so its just funny bc you know its making the Firm gnash their teeth. [105], A year later, at the height of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, the Australian prime minister, Gough Whitlam, was dismissed from his post by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, after the Opposition-controlled Senate rejected Whitlam's budget proposals. They talked about the queue being visible from space and the 10-14 hour long wait. The Queens funeral will begin at 11am UK time (8pm AEST) and will be broadcast on most major Australian TV news channels. Obviously, there were tons of people on the streets for Dianas funeral but were there more for the queens funeral. Oh just read other comments regarding this! [195] A week later, she signed the new Charter of the Commonwealth. [32] As she approached her 18th birthday, Parliament changed the law so that she could act as one of five counsellors of state in the event of her father's incapacity or absence abroad, such as his visit to Italy in July 1944. It is against convention to ask or reveal the monarch's views. [121] As Kelvin MacKenzie, editor of The Sun, told his staff: "Give me a Sunday for Monday splash on the Royals. The Queens funeral: what we can expect over the next 10 days, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "[40] The oft-quoted speech was written by Dermot Morrah, a journalist for The Times. [42] They were second cousins once removed through King ChristianIX of Denmark and third cousins through Queen Victoria. [281] Aside from her official religious role as Supreme Governor of the established Church of England, she worshipped with that church and also the national Church of Scotland. It was a little closer among the British -- about 27 million British people watched the monarch's final send-off, slightly less than the 32 million who tuned in for Di. The only other wedding I watched was Harry and Meghans too. Yes, she was a monarch and on the throne for 70 years but sheesh. [150] Elizabeth's solicitors had taken successful action against The Sun five years earlier for breach of copyright after it published a photograph of her daughter-in-law the Duchess of York and her granddaughter Princess Beatrice. [300] Criticism was focused on the institution of the monarchy itself, and the conduct of Elizabeth's wider family, rather than her own behaviour and actions. Under pressure from public opinion, she began to pay income tax for the first time, and Buckingham Palace was opened to the public. In Windsor, a final procession involving 1,000 military personnel took place which was witnessed by 97,000 people. Prince Philips coffin will move from the Royal Vault to the memorial chapel to join the Queens. Guess US broadcast just isnt quite into them yet in direct opposition to the BMs US popularity polls. I watched portions of the Queens funeral on YouTube, but fast forwarded through a lot of it. [170] Shortly before midnight, she officially opened the Dome. Has three children with her ex-husband, Franois Olivennes: Hannah (born in 1988), Joseph (born 1991), and Georges (born 2000). The only way to watch Dianas funeral was to get up early in the morning and turn on your TV. Since Elizabeth had no brothers, she became heir presumptive. text-align: center; [289], In the 1950s, as a young woman at the start of her reign, Elizabeth was depicted as a glamorous "fairytale Queen". [11] Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature, and music. Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air pollution from vehicles. It emerged later that Cameron had specifically requested that she register her concern. Did you miss the people screaming at news organizations enough with the queen!. When she visited Canada and President Harry S. Truman in Washington, D.C., in October 1951, her private secretary, Martin Charteris, carried a draft accession declaration in case the King died while she was on tour. Maybe if he was able to properly mourn for those 10 days before the funeral, he would have handled things better. Like I said before still convinced they offed Liz whilst they were in Europe to trap them here and force Meghan to attend the funeral. (My husband is former Army). [253][254] She died "peacefully" at 15:10 BST at the age of 96, with two of her children, Charles and Anne, by her side. [20], Elizabeth received private tuition in constitutional history from Henry Marten, Vice-Provost of Eton College,[21] and learned French from a succession of native-speaking governesses. [22], In 1939, Elizabeth's parents toured Canada and the United States. [8] She was cherished by her grandfather GeorgeV, whom she affectionately called "Grandpa England",[9] and her regular visits during his serious illness in 1929 were credited in the popular press and by later biographers with raising his spirits and aiding his recovery. Date of funeral has not yet been announced but new monarch confirms day will be bank holiday. Philip broke the news to the new queen. Younger generation just doesnt consume news through the old fashioned channels anymore. Outshone in death as in life. Proposals, such as appointing her Constable of Caernarfon Castle or a patron of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth), were abandoned for several reasons, including fear of associating Elizabeth with conscientious objectors in the Urdd at a time when Britain was at war. Could it be an opportunity for Ukraine to talk with the leaders of Europe? It was bizarre, to say the least. "[211] On 8May, the 75th anniversary of VE Day, in a television broadcast at 9pmthe exact time at which her father GeorgeVI had broadcast to the nation on the same day in 1945she asked people to "never give up, never despair". [112] She was particularly interested after the failure of Bill C-60, which would have affected her role as head of state. She was educated privately at home and began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. [111], According to Paul Martin Sr., by the end of the 1970s Elizabeth was worried the Crown "had little meaning for" Pierre Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister. [228] In her accession day message, Elizabeth renewed her commitment to a lifetime of public service, which she had originally made in 1947. 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I won't leave without the King. If her parents had subsequently had a son, he would have been heir apparent and above her in the line of succession, which was determined by the male-preference primogeniture in effect at the time. (Operation Legacy and the BRF wanting to raid the welfare fund to pay for BP heating bills are two items) The 24/7 covers was completely unnecessary. [249] In June 2022, Elizabeth met the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who "came away thinking there is someone who has no fear of death, has hope in the future, knows the rock on which she stands and that gives her strength. [131] At a state banquet, Elizabeth joked about the first British emissary to China being lost at sea with Queen ElizabethI's letter to the Wanli Emperor, and remarked, "fortunately postal services have improved since 1602". 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