Yesterday the queen became the longest reigning monarch, overtaking that of her great great grannie Victoria. "I don't want a fuss" she said. The occasion couldn't go by unnoticed so a wee flotilla was organised travelling from Tower Bridge to Westminster. I counted four boats, so not much of a fuss Liz. She herself popped up to Scotland to open the Scottish borders railways.
Graciously she thanked everyone for their well wishes and added it was not a record she aspired to. I guess she would rather have a pension and put her feet up.
That flotilla reminds me of when I stayed at a flat near Butler's Wharf and got to see the King and Queen of Norway arrive with a large salute and a flotilla up the thames. I don't get to see things like that over here so it was very impressive indeed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a contrast between the boat and the 'cheesegrater' in background...
ReplyDeleteAnd no real sign of her slowing down. She's quite a lady.
ReplyDeleteThat is a long time to be Queen.
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