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In reply to the discussion: Queen tests positive for Covid [View all]BuddhaGirl
(3,600 posts)29. As an American
I claim an opinion about the British monarchy, our former colonizers.
After Liz, I hope the monarchy starts to fade and ends after Charles. The Windsors can retire to one of the homes they personally own.
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As many in Britain might say, Charles is well - and Camilla, better than she should be
peppertree
Feb 2022
#22
actually as I remember, the Queen holds a place much like our president only
demigoddess
Feb 2022
#32
largely ceremonial, yes. but it still has the power to hold a country together and keep down
demigoddess
Feb 2022
#40
Not long after my grandmother died, my grandfather was diagnosed with cancer.
NYC Liberal
Feb 2022
#41