Queen Elizabeth first canceled her visit to Northern Ireland, she was in the hospital for preventive examinationsand then did not appear in Glasgow at a conference on global climate change. Finally, for the first time in the last twenty-two years, she did not lay a wreath at the Senotaph in memory of the victims of the First World War and all subsequent military conflicts.
“For veterans, it’s an opportunity to meet the queen as head of state, who understands that subtle difference, ponders the price of freedom, the price of democracy and everything we take for granted,” said Alistair Bruce, the royal commentator for Sky TV.
The British media are writing analyzes that take on the scale of a Shakespearean tragedy, and for the first time, citizens are publicly wondering how sick the queen really is.
“I think we should accept what we have been told – that she has a bent back and is not physically able to attend. There is no need to go into details. She has done so much for this country for so many years and I am sure she would have been there had she could, ”said car salesman Robert Hughes.
“I thought she might be able to sit on the balcony of the government building, but of course she would, out of respect, want to stand,” said Windsor pensioner Joe Bishop-Embury.
In the place of Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate stood in tears. The media interpret that part of the protocol as a sign that Prince William’s wife has been elevated to the highest rank of the House of Windsor.
The tabloids compare her clothes with the wardrobe of Princess Diana from 1992 and crown her as the new “people’s princess”.
The change of generations has already de facto happened
Laying a wreath in front of the Senotaph is not the first duty that the 37-year-old heir to the throne Charles has performed instead of his mother in recent months.
In terms of popularity, he is side by side with Prince William, and it is not surprising that the protocol appearance of a father and son at all important events.
The Prince of Wales traveled to Amman, where he begins his first post-pandemic royal tour. The change of generations has already de facto happened.
“This year was obviously extremely traumatic for her. She lost Filip, one of her closest friends, advisors, and even a dog. She certainly needs a break, and we hope she will return in full form and ready for new victories, but … “, says Natasa Kanel, the owner of a video channel about the British monarchy.
In the last two weeks, the Prime Minister has not failed to tell the nation how she is the Queen, who is resting in Windsor Castle.
“I talked to the queen like every week and she is in good shape. She has to listen to the doctor’s advice and rest. I am sure that the whole country wishes her a speedy recovery,” said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
February 6 marks seven decades since she came to the throne. She was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Still, 55 percent of citizens believe that she should remain at the head of the monarchy, even if she is so ill that she is not able to perform any duties.
If she really remains at the head of the royal house of Windsor until May 27, 2024, Elizabeth II will become the longest-serving monarch in history – ahead of Louis XIV, who currently holds this title.
Regardless of the traditional rivalry with the French, the British are realizing every day that the chances for that are less and less.
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