Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III

 At such a momentous time, with the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I felt I needed to mark the occasion.

The Queen has served faithfully and well for over seventy years.

Black and white photos from here

Photo from here

Now we have a change, and I have just watched the proclamation of a new King, something that has not been televised or seen outside the Privy Council before now, a moment of history.  King Charles III has taken on his duty as monarch, and has acted with dignity and composure, even while he is still mourning the loss of his mother. 

Photo from here

History is being made and it is exciting to be able to watch it. 

Platinum Jubilee celebration

(photo from here)

I couldn't let the opportunity pass without offering congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee.  She is the longest serving monarch we have had in the UK (seventy years) and she has been dedicated to her duty all that time. 

(photos from here)

If you are celebrating with a street party or some other party, have a lovely time.  If not, enjoy the extra bank holiday and the weekend.