Across the pond

[barbaro111]

Safe to say that there is nobody, dead or alive, here in the states that could receive the level of mainstream TV coverage that the Queen is receiving.

Not since Elizabeth Taylor.

I don't recall much going on when Liz passed away.

[Missbeholder]

Safe to say that there is nobody, dead or alive, here in the states that could receive the level of mainstream TV coverage that the Queen is receiving.

Not since Elizabeth Taylor.

I don't recall much going on when Liz passed away.

I don't either. I think the media frenzy surrounding both Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston was bigger than Liz by quite a bit. And perhaps Prince as well. But they were all still at a relatively young age, so the "shock" factor was bigger with them, too!

[stark]

Not since Elizabeth Taylor.

I don't recall much going on when Liz passed away.

I don't either. I think the media frenzy surrounding both Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston was bigger than Liz by quite a bit. And perhaps Prince as well. But they were all still at a relatively young age, so the "shock" factor was bigger with them, too!

JFK?

[barbaro111]

I don't recall much going on when Liz passed away.

I don't either. I think the media frenzy surrounding both Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston was bigger than Liz by quite a bit. And perhaps Prince as well. But they were all still at a relatively young age, so the "shock" factor was bigger with them, too!

JFK?

Yes - and deservedly so, after all he was the president. I think we can all still remember what we were doing when we heard the news. The death of the queen, to the best of my recollection, seems to be the most news covered event globally since the death of JFK, though the death of Michael Jackson is right up there as well.

[barbaro111]

Luxemburg just won the Irish Champion Stakes for Aiden O'Brien----Mishriff finished 4th

[20hayes20]

Not the greatest ride by Soumillon on Valdeni in 3rd.Onesto ran well to get 2nd over a trip to short.

Hayes.

[tachyon]

I was pulling for Vadeni but he was boxed in...
Congrats to the winner!!! and Onesto ran very well, too!

[20hayes20]

I was cheering for Valdeni too Tachyon

hayes

[stark]

Hoping Meghan doesn't steal the show for the next eight days. Her long face isn't the one we enjoy seeing.

[Curtis]

I don't either. I think the media frenzy surrounding both Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston was bigger than Liz by quite a bit. And perhaps Prince as well. But they were all still at a relatively young age, so the "shock" factor was bigger with them, too!

JFK?

Yes - and deservedly so, after all he was the president. I think we can all still remember what we were doing when we heard the news. The death of the queen, to the best of my recollection, seems to be the most news covered event globally since the death of JFK, though the death of Michael Jackson is right up there as well.

In 1968, my older sister was worn out from taking care of her infant child and was dozing. Just after Bobby Kennedy was shot, her husband came bursting in their room and proclaimed, “Kennedy was shot!!” and then quickly left the room. In her child rearing haze she sat up and said, “I know that!” before consciousness seeped in and she understood he meant Robert not John. As for me, when JFK met his demise, I wasn’t yet walking and was no where near the grassy knoll living in a suburb of Los Angeles, so it was not I. I was five but I do remember RFK well. I remember my father proclaiming, “There’s one of the Rams!” Rosey Greer, the hulking defensive tackle, had been hired by the Kennedy Campaign to be a body guard for Robert.

[barbaro111]

Hoping Meghan doesn't steal the show for the next eight days. Her long face isn't the one we enjoy seeing.

Don't get me started on Meghan! She is an attention whore for sure--- Harry will rue the day he married her- I think
she has his balls in her purse

[Curtis]

Hoping Meghan doesn't steal the show for the next eight days. Her long face isn't the one we enjoy seeing.

Don't get me started on Meghan! She is an attention whore for sure--- Harry will rue the day he married her- I think
she has his balls in her purse

And I’ve always found actors and actresses to be such shy retiring types. Wherever Harry’s testicles reside, I have a hunch he knew of their ultimate destination going in, if not shame on him.

[Squeaky]

It was nice to see the “Fab Four” as the press is calling them now, out making a “surprise” walkabout to shake hands and talk to the British public who lined up outside Windsor castle. A lot of babies and dogs were held up for pictures and there were lots of lovely flowers. I wonder if there will be reconciliation between the brothers. I did read that Harry is “writing” a book about his negative experiences with the Royal Family- that is not going to help. William looking very Royal- he seems like a natural leader.

[BaroqueAgain1]

It is sad that there is any sort of division in the Royal family, especially at this time. I hope that the love and respect they had for their grandmother dissolves any issues between the brothers.
I am curious why there such rancor toward Meghan. Just because she's an actress? Or because she is woman of color who publicly called out the subtle (or maybe not-so-subtle) racism lurking in the attitudes of that very traditional, very white, family.

[Slewfan2]

It was nice to see the “Fab Four” as the press is calling them now, out making a “surprise” walkabout to shake hands and talk to the British public who lined up outside Windsor castle. A lot of babies and dogs were held up for pictures and there were lots of lovely flowers. I wonder if there will be reconciliation between the brothers. I did read that Harry is “writing” a book about his negative experiences with the Royal Family- that is not going to help. William looking very Royal- he seems like a natural leader.

I follow the BRF… the rift goes far beyond the brothers. William invited his brother because he felt it was important for the family to be united at such a terrible time. He’s very statesmanlike, and he’ll be a great help to his father. I think both will make excellent kings.

Harry and Meghan have ripped his father and the BRF mercilessly; if the book is published, reconciliation will be impossible, ever. The only way I see this rift healing is if Harry pulls the plug on the book, and remembers that he does love his father, brother and family. Does he really want to isolate himself so completely? And live with regrets for the rest of his life? Only he can answer that question.

Meghan is horrid…

FYI - a horse bred by The Queen won at PIM today

[Slewfan2]

It is sad that there is any sort of division in the Royal family, especially at this time. I hope that the love and respect they had for their grandmother dissolves any issues between the brothers.
I am curious why there such rancor toward Meghan. Just because she's an actress? Or because she is woman of color who publicly called out the subtle (or maybe not-so-subtle) racism lurking in the attitudes of that very traditional, very white, family.

I mean, if you’re assuming the racism angle, there’s no point in me answering your question.

[barbaro111]

It was nice to see the “Fab Four” as the press is calling them now, out making a “surprise” walkabout to shake hands and talk to the British public who lined up outside Windsor castle. A lot of babies and dogs were held up for pictures and there were lots of lovely flowers. I wonder if there will be reconciliation between the brothers. I did read that Harry is “writing” a book about his negative experiences with the Royal Family- that is not going to help. William looking very Royal- he seems like a natural leader.

I follow the BRF… the rift goes far beyond the brothers. William invited his brother because he felt it was important for the family to be united at such a terrible time. He’s very statesmanlike, and he’ll be a great help to his father. I think both will make excellent kings.

Harry and Meghan have ripped his father and the BRF mercilessly; if the book is published, reconciliation will be impossible, ever. The only way I see this rift healing is if Harry pulls the plug on the book, and remembers that he does love his father, brother and family. Does he really want to isolate himself so completely? And live with regrets for the rest of his life? Only he can answer that question.

Meghan is horrid…

FYI - a horse bred by The Queen won at PIM today

I agree Meghan is a horrible person and I don't believe her accusations of racism--she has
Helped rip this family apart and she is enjoying it----Harry was easy pickings for her.
I believe she doesn't want to share Harry with his family--Her need for attention
Is pathological IMO

[BaroqueAgain1]

I didn't realize that you personally know her. You must have spent a lot of time with her to be so sure of your opinion.

[barbaro111]

I didn't realize that you personally know her. You must have spent a lot of time with her to be so sure of your opinion.

I clearly said that is my opinion--no need to be snarky
A forum as far as I know is for opinions

[Slewfan2]

It was nice to see the “Fab Four” as the press is calling them now, out making a “surprise” walkabout to shake hands and talk to the British public who lined up outside Windsor castle. A lot of babies and dogs were held up for pictures and there were lots of lovely flowers. I wonder if there will be reconciliation between the brothers. I did read that Harry is “writing” a book about his negative experiences with the Royal Family- that is not going to help. William looking very Royal- he seems like a natural leader.

I follow the BRF… the rift goes far beyond the brothers. William invited his brother because he felt it was important for the family to be united at such a terrible time. He’s very statesmanlike, and he’ll be a great help to his father. I think both will make excellent kings.

Harry and Meghan have ripped his father and the BRF mercilessly; if the book is published, reconciliation will be impossible, ever. The only way I see this rift healing is if Harry pulls the plug on the book, and remembers that he does love his father, brother and family. Does he really want to isolate himself so completely? And live with regrets for the rest of his life? Only he can answer that question.

Meghan is horrid…

FYI - a horse bred by The Queen won at PIM today

I agree Meghan is a horrible person and I don't believe her accusations of racism--she has
Helped rip this family apart and she is enjoying it----Harry was easy pickings for her.
I believe she doesn't want to share Harry with his family--Her need for attention
Is pathological IMO

. She’s a hard, unforgiving person - she talks about compassion but doesn’t know the meaning of the word. Where is hers for her father? I think she’s encouraged Harry - not that it’s not on him- in his resentments. Everything is about her - she wants to be the bride at every wedding, the corpse at every funeral.

I loathe what Harry has become, but I wouldn’t wish on anyone a lifetime of regret …which he will have if something happens to his father before he makes amends