My new, favorite (although, sadly, photoshopped) photo of the Good Queen Elizabeth

[Siwsan]

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And I still believe she would be responsible and stylish.

[ChazII]

1. Classy. n/t

[Thekaspervote]

2. Awhhh! Great photo

[NBachers]

3. Stylish and trend-setting! I sure wish I had a pie that color right now.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. It's actually photoshopped.

She's only been out in public once in recent months, to knight Tom Moore, the 100 year old man who raised millions of pounds for the NIH. And she wasn't wearing a mask then.

Kind of cute picture, but not reality.

Snopes: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/queen-yellow-facemask/

[Siwsan]

5. Well, damn!

I still have no doubt she would be masked if in public. But, the reality is, it is probably too much of a risk with Prince Philip being in not so good health. Well, pretty damn good health for 99, but....................

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

6. The first time someone shared one of those

pictures with me I knew immediately it couldn't possibly be real. I tend to be highly skeptical of almost everything.

[Siwsan]

7. I am desperate for anything to make me smile

My week has started out with a massive disappointment, and I don't anticipate things improving.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

9. Maybe the video of the Queen

knighting Captain Tom Moore will help.

[Siwsan]

12. I just read they are looking into making a film about him

Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Michael Caine, and (gag) Clint Eastwood have shown interest in portraying him. My vote goes to Sir Anthony.

[Dem2theMax]

13. I'm so happy you posted this.

I had only seen photos of the occasion. It was lovely to see the ceremony, and to hear some of what they said. Darned cameras clicking!

Sir Tom Moore is one incredible man! It is amazing what he did.

For Sir Tom Moore.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. {this title edited since moot}

Sorry to hear about your disappointment, but have courage.

[Siwsan]

15. Thanks for the nudge.

I'm all out of courage. Best I can do is getting out of bed, in the morning.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

20. Sending you an airwave delivery of courage which will arrive when you read this. Good Cheer. . . nt

[Siwsan]

21. Many thanks!

[Laelth]

8. Thank you for the link. n/t

-Laelth

[CottonBear]

16. Queen Mathilde of Belgium has actually been wearing coordinated masks!

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https://img.particlenews.com/img/id/3ajm9h_0PBobbAj00?type=thumbnail_512x288


The current Queen Consort of the Belgians, and former Speech Language Pathologist, is lovely, as always. Her husband, King Philippe, is quite handsome. Note his coordinating tie!

[CaptYossarian]

11. That is pretty cool.

[calimary]

14. Smart, and chic!

The well-dressed, tastefully-accessorized constitutional monarch - AND royal role model (photoshopped or not)!

God Bless the Queen!

[Sancho]

17. What a nice matched outfit!

[dawn5651]

18. her majesty the queen has always done what has been needed to do for britian and the commonwealth

i believe she would wear a mask if it was required .

[GulfCoast66]

19. Bahh. Color me unimpressed. The older I get the more I despise royalty.

If other countries want to be subjects rather than citizens that is their prerogative. But the more I learn about these grifters the more disgusted I become. And the more proud I am my ancestors fought to throw them out of this country.

Yeah, I get they are good for tourism. But guess what country gets the most visitors every year? France. And they gave their royalty what they deserved.

Not sorry at all if I offended anyone. I’m an American. No one is born my better. Or anyone’s better. I’ll be god damned it I bowed to anyone or call anyone ‘your highness’. Or any bullshit like that.

She would get a ‘Yes Mame’ just like my mother would. Nothing more for sure.

[Siwsan]

22. To each their own

Glad I gave you the opportunity to get that off your chest. Also glad I have a much broader view of history and of the world. Probably comes from having a history teacher for a dad.

[GulfCoast66]

27. I actually love history and have bookshelves of history books.

I go through phases. I have an entire Roman history section, an early European post Roman section, early American section and a science section. Plus civil war, revolutionary war and both World Wars. Don’t ever assume that someone who disagrees with you is less well educated. They may just reach a different conclusion. I concluded having some royalist over me was a bad idea.

I fully understand the history of the British Royal family and those still in existence in Europe. And what have I taken from it? Their entire purpose has been the continuation of their racket.

For many centuries the fate of their subjects was secondary to that goal. They only changed when the French stopped being subjects and chose to be citizens. At that point they realized they could quickly become extraneous but have still managed to keep the grift going.

Again, the European nations that have royal families are democracies. They choose to be subjects rather than citizens and that is their choice. I respect that choice. It’s just not one I would choose to make.

[BannonsLiver]

23. Is there a "bad" Queen Elizabeth?

I wasn’t aware QEI had been canceled. What was her offense?

[Siwsan]

24. Some people here think it might be her

[BannonsLiver]

25. I'm a big fan of both

But some folks have problems with powerful women I suppose.

[Siwsan]

26. Could be!

I'm in the midst of reading a good book on the life of Elizabeth I, focused on her life before she came to the throne. Very interesting.

[BannonsLiver]

29. Yeah for sure.

I’m a bit of an English history nerd and I find her to be one of the most interesting figures in what is a rich cast of characters throughout England’s history. Enjoy your book.

[GulfCoast66]

28. Maybe some democrats have a problem with a king or a queen!!

Good god. Defending monarchy on DU.

Don’t know about you but I have no desire to be a subject under a billionaire

[Siwsan]

30. Not sure why you are so vexed about a post concerning a 94 year old wearing a mask.

Nobody is calling for an American monarchy, constitutional or otherwise. Some of us admire the woman who happens to be Queen Elizabeth. Just like some of us are interested in the flow of history and the roles, good or bad, that historical figures have played in it.

So I'm not sure why you are trying to turn such a benign discussion into something controversial, but then I'm not someone who looks for excuses to argue or upset people. Things are upsetting enough, already. But, that just my personal choice.

[donkeypoofed]

31. She could rock a mask with any outfit !

She always looks beautiful.

[Siwsan]

32. She certainly doesn't look her age.

I saw her, up close, when I was in London for her Silver Jubilee. Honestly, I'd heard people talk about porcelain skin but never saw it until I was standing about 2 feet away from her.