Tonight I will raise a cup of tea and nibble a McVitties Rich Tea Biscuit in her memory

[Mortos]

I know the Queen of England was an imperfect human being, and she was born into wealth and privilege that few will ever know, but I am saddened by her death. My family and I lived in Great Britain for five years. I have always felt a bond and affinity for the people of the British Isles and the royal family. Queen Elizabeth steered her country through world wars, terrorist attacks, scandals, and pandemics with solemnity, tradition, and steadiness. She was the longest reigning monarch in history. Queen Elizabeth almost always handled herself with a sense of dignity and grace that is woefully missing in many of today's leaders.

From her coronation speech on June 2, 1953:

"As this day draws to its close, I know that my abiding memory of it will be, not only the solemnity and beauty of the ceremony, but the inspiration of your loyalty and affection.

I thank you all from a full heart.

God bless you all."

Tonight I will raise a cup of hot tea to The Queen and nibble on a McVitties Rich Tea Biscuit in honor of her reign.

God save The Queen.

[DURHAM D]

1. I will have a few chocolate digestives. nt

[Mortos]

2. Those are also lovely

Dark or milk chocolate?

[DURHAM D]

4. Dark

[Mortos]

6. A perfect choice.

[elleng]

3. Cup of Earl Grey's for me,

and may look for 'biscuits' @ grocery store.

[maxsolomon]

5. I will play the Smiths album in its entirety.

"I say, Charles, don't you ever crave
To appear on the front of the Daily Mail
Dressed in your Mother's bridal veil?"

"So I broke into the Palace with a sponge and a rusty spanner
She said, "Eh, I know you and you cannot sing"
I said, "That's nothing, you should hear me play the piano"

Such a great song, and not actually that disrespectful.

[calimary]

7. So weird to be hearing her referred to in the past tense.

We all knew it was coming, considering her advanced age. Still, she endured, and served til the very end.

But it's STILL a jolt.

[XanaDUer2]

8. Tea time nt

[crickets]

9. Well said, and a splendid idea.

A bit of peppermint tea and a shortbread cookie sound delicious right now, and it is about that time. Will tip a salute of the cup in her memory.

[IcyPeas]

10. I shall have some cucumber sandwiches