kirby483,

I would have hoped the same, but Adam Bandt has exploited the situation this morning, callings for a republic and, would you believe, a 'treaty' with the descendants of aboriginese.

The fawning adulation for Elizabeth Windsor from some quarters is to be expected, as she represented the "establishment" which they so admire. But she is one of many today to have passed;

Grazia Addamo also passed away aged 99, a beloved mother, a loving wife and grandmother. Grazia was a strong, determined woman, and lived a full life. She will never be forgotten as the matriarch of her family. Grazia's devotion and love for her family was also enduring.

"Without death there cannot be life" - Buddha.

So many people are feeling the death of Her Majesty
so deeply. Especially people who grew up with her
being so much - a part of their lives.

I guess as you
grow old, people you've loved and imagined would always
be there, start with wretched regularity, to leave your
life. So the sorrow so many feel today about the passing
of Her Majesty is perfectly understandable. We all knew
that she would not live forever, but I guess we somehow
did not expect it to happen so soon.

Its not surprising to me that even staunch Republicans
like former Prime Minister - Malcolm Turnbull got so
emotional in his speech this morning. Her Majesty was
loved in her own right and her dedication to duty and
service was unmatched and greatly appreciated by us all.

As for pre-judging King Charles III? I imagine he shall be
a different kind of monarch. His interest in environmental
issues may play a part. Anyway, there are sure to be interesting
times ahead. In the meantime I'm going to go and sign the
condolence book for the Royal Family that's available online.
I hope everyone else on the forum will do likewise.

Here is the link to sign the Condolence Book to
the Royal Family:

http://royal.uk/books-condolence

As a long-term Constitutional Monarchist I'm grieving for widely loved Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.

With sorrow comes uncertainty whether the institution of the Royal family will falter under new King Charles III.

King Charles III brings the baggage of neglecting his first wife, Diana, mainly due to his adulterous love of the new Queen Consort Camilla. Camilla's popularity as ex-royal mistress has always been tarnished.

King Charles III, during his long Prince of Wales stint, also brings the stigma of failing to be politically neutral – see the “Black spider memos” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_spider_memos .

For Australians King Charles III popularity, or lack of it, will be crucial regarding the long running issue of Australia becoming a Republic. An Australian Republic would replace the British Monarch, as Head of State, with a President.

It is significant that following the Australian Labor Party’s victory in the May 2022 Federal Election, new Prime Minister Albanese created the position of Assistant Minister for the Republic. This signalled a commitment to prepare Australia for a transition to a Republic during the future second term of a Labor government, in 2025 to 2028.

I think Charles will have trouble filling the shoes of the widely loved Queen Elizabeth II.

"Without death there cannot be life" - Buddha.
Paul1405,
And, "without idiots there cannot be stupidity" !
I was quite appalled from listening to ABC Radio all day. There was one of those academic type females who said "the Queen wasn't really beautiful'. That sheilah should say that on TV so we can see if she is as fine looking as the Queen was.
Several ABC commentators snuck in remarks and/or commentators to denigrate anything they could about the Queen.
It's rather disappointing to hear the parasitic Left attempting to get mileage on such occasions !
If they're the kind of people who'd run a Republic then I really don't want a Republic !