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21 Thoughts the Queen Had While Looking Back On Her Historic Reign

Everyone gather round!  Something splendid is about to happen and you must pay attention.

As of tomorrow, the Queen will have surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning British monarch in history, a milestone that Her Majesty won’t be celebrating with a victory lap, but it’s a remarkable achievement nonetheless.

Imagine if the Queen looked back on photos during her reign?  What memories would come to mind?  What has been blocked out (aside from the Windsor fire and three out of her four kids getting a divorce)?

Queen Elizabeth Smiles Buckingham Palace Balcony Royal Family RAF Flypast

Anthony Devlin/WPA-Pool

Let’s see, shall we? 

  1. One must always reserve a moment for reflection and solitude.  Even if those sodding cameras catch it.
queen elizabeth ceremony keys holyrood palace

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2. Plebs, meet my crew.

queen elizabeth camilla kate visit Fortnum Mason

Ian Jones Photography / Allpix Press

3. When in Germany, just grin and bear it.

queen elizabeth white outfit germany visit

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4.  One is not at all soaked to the bone, nor is one feeling a few degrees below frigid.  Where did Philip go?

queen elizabeth diamond jubilee river pageant

Splash News

5. Sarkozy most definitely framed this one.  Look at that ghastly tan.

queen elizabeth jewelry French President Nicolas Sarkozy state dinner windsor 2008

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6. One’s reign is like a marriage:  it’s full of ups, downs, horse manure, and wondering why your “liege man of life and limb” insisted on a gentlemen-only cruise around the world.

queen elizabeth hair scarf prince philip royal windsor horse show

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7. With this (rather heavy) baton, I declare the Commonwealth Games take place far away from the palace.  The noise is unbearable.

queen baton relay commonwealth games

James Whatling / Splash News

8.  Today one accepted flowers and made someone’s night – nay – life.  What’s on the telly?

queen elizabeth reception royal national institute for blind

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9.  One may boast of symbols that haven’t changed in over 60 years, saving everyone the pain of switching out mail boxes, fire hydrants and everything that bears one’s name.  You’re welcome.

Viva ER 4 Evz!

queen elizabeth green coat scilly isles

Allpix / Splash News

10.  Going to the theater.  Again.

royal premiere a bunch of amateurs queen elizabeth

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11. Me and Nelson in 2000.  Delightful chap.

queen elizabeth nelson mandela tea buckingham palace

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12. This thing is so damn heavy, but look how it sparkles.

queen elizabeth tiara jewelry Ireland State Visit Dublin Castle

Allpix / Splash News

13. That sodding satellite dish photobombed my Flypast wave, didn’t it?

Royal Family Trooping Colour Balcony Buckingham Palace

Stephen Lock / i-Images

14. Oh, Val.  She’s a trip.

Queen Elizabeth Princess Michael of Kent Eye Patch Epsom

James Whatling/Splash News

15. One does love to hold the hand of a prince, and one especially loves when that prince orders people around.  So saucy!

James Whatling/Splash News

James Whatling/Splash News

16.  Hello.  One’s just had a nip of whiskey.  Feeling warm and a bit squiffy.

Queen Elizabeth Pink Coat Church Norfolk

Terry Harris/i-Images

17. Wonderful curtsy, my dear.  One can’t believe you’re from the states.  So well-groomed, such poise.

Angelina Jolie Meets Queen Elizabeth Honorary Damehood

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18. The only peace and quiet one has gotten in over 63 years.   

Queen Elizabeth Pets Horse Kings Troop 2013

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19.  What did you lot get one for Christmas?

Queen Elizabeth Angela Kelly Primrose Yellow Dress Christmas Broadcast 2013

Image Via Splash News

20. One’s legacy.

William Kate Portsmouth Historic Naval Dockyard

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21.  Not sure about this legacy…perhaps the Windsors will be sold to Disney World when it’s his turn.

Prince George Cries Holds William's Hand

Matt Dunham/WPA-Pool

21.  At least he’s inquisitive.

Prince George Speaks Queen Elizabeth II St Mary Magdalene Church

Matt Dunham/WPA-Pool

 

Do you have a favorite photo or quote from Her Majesty’s reign?  Leave a comment below!

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