[MadIvan]

That's what irritates me the most. The heroic generation is passing away. Soon it is going to be the wastrels of the 1960's who will represent the "Senior Circuit". Including the likes of Bill Clinton.

Regards, Ivan

[Miss Marple]

My condolences. She was an example of duty and dignity that all western people should honor.

Fox News just did a nice short biography on her, with many old film clips of her wedding, coronation, and WWII.

The giants are indeed leaving us, and we must remember to speak about them to those who will be too young to remember.

Ivan, have they announced if there will be a state funeral?

[codebreaker]

Well put Ivan, once the 'wastrels' of the 1960's that encompass the current generation of royals come to the fore the Monarchy may well be finished.