QE II

[dvickery]

Guys ... On sept 10 (assuming the old girl makes it) she becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history and the longest reigning female monarch in world history .

cant believe not been mentioned here ... Or did I miss it ???

anyway ... Quite an accomplishment and congrats to her .

colonial of west Saxon origins
derrek

[Simon-JG-hr]

What an achievement indeed. A true servant to both this country and many others, always demonstrating a sense of duty which is quite an inspiration. (So much better than the alternative that it barely warrants thinking about).

[snooky]

Maybe a special EMS Special Edition on the horizon. Liz No2 by MC.

[Simon Bolivar]

Indeed, three cheers for the Boss (for service personnel), a lifetime of service & no retirement plan! She could well see Charles out, if she survives as long as her mother. Anyway when you consider the other political systems around the world, our royal family has given us stability & is actually cheaper than many other alternatives. And yes those non-direct inline descendants shouldn't get a penny from the state but I hope she indeed carries on to 'long reign over us'!
P.S. She came to welcome me home in '82, which was lucky for Andrew as he got to see her too.2012-02-18_445.jpg2012-02-18_447.jpg2012-02-18_448.jpg

[Wigan]

Is that you to the right in the first photo Simon? Side on above the woman in blue

[Emaresee]

Is that you to the right in the first photo Simon? Side on above the woman in blue

That looks like it could be Princess Anne.... In the blue... Not above the lady in blue....

[Simon Bolivar]

Correct Emaresee, Princess Anne as she was know then. I was taking the photo Wigan, it was the day the Invincible & Hermes returned to Portsmouth. Don't show Sludgie the last pic, he'll be ordering me to get a haircut, look just like a submariner!

[pootana]

Did hms invincible get hit during the Falklands ?

[Simon Bolivar]

Negative, she was kept out of the way, couldn't afford to lose her, brand spanking new at the time. She was just far enough away for the harriers to be able to play their part.

[Simon Bolivar]

If your interested in ancient history Pootana, if you go to the blog section, there is my full story; be warned it's at least a D.C. smoke long!

[pootana]

Thanks Simon I will do.

[Wigan]

Correct Emaresee, Princess Anne as she was know then. I was taking the photo Wigan, it was the day the Invincible & Hermes returned to Portsmouth. Don't show Sludgie the last pic, he'll be ordering me to get a haircut, look just like a submariner!

Got the negatives for 4 and 5. They might look good blown up

[Wigan]

The pictures I mean. In no way was I now or ever making a joke about our navy. Just to be clear

[smokey joe]

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[Simon Bolivar]

Got the negatives for 4 and 5. They might look good blown up

Aye, I have but the quality isn't that good at 4x6, cheapo camera & very hazy day.