An Unqualified Treasure
Dear Editor,
As a boy I remember being enthralled by my grandmother’s account of our street’s celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. In 1953, Britain was still prostrate and impoverished, having suffered two global wars that had wiped out its wealth and power. But we had a new queen!
Our next door neighbor had just splurged on a television set, and half the street squeezed into Dilys’ parlor to squint at the 13 inches of black & white splendor. The joy of the occasion was evident even to a small boy 20 years later.
Queen Elizabeth has been an unqualified treasure, an entirely wholesome asset and a steadfast beacon of consistency and decency not only for my dear old country, but also for The Commonwealth and the World. Her soft influence on the British ship of state has served us well through disasters and triumphs. She has always been there; she has always been dependable. Everyone loved her. She was everybody’s mum. We miss her already.
God’s speed, Your Majesty.
And thank you, for everything.
Your humble servant,
Austin Morris
Thank you for the heartfelt words Austin. The world truly has lost a gem. She exhibited strength and wisdom beyond her years. God be with the people of Britain during this sad time.
Serious question…since you are a person who regularly opines on the value of funding public servants, how do you rationalize the value of the Royal family?
Well sir I’ve been reading your opinions for several months now.but I think this is absolutely the most asinine comment you have ever made. Grow up and try for alittle class.
The Royal family costs the British tax payers over 100 pounds per year. I am neither for or against but Austin cries foul of a single dollar spent on US public services so it is a fair question directed at him. But you be you.
It’s actually about 1.60 a week in Pounds in direct cost, or about $1.85 per week , and the Royal Family brings in much more in tourist dollars than they cost. Not to mention the prestige and soft power of the Monarch when travelling abroad.
They don’t cost us, they benefit us.
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PS My Property Tax in Guilford County this year was almost $3000, or about $60.00 per week.
That’s over THIRTY TIMES the cost of the Royal Family – and I prefer Her Majesty to Skip Alston.
Fair assessment. I appreciate the honest answer.
Chris has no class, KF.
A heart-felt tribute, Mr. Morris, and lovely recollections. Thank you for sharing them.
Amen and Amen
Thanks
Austin,
I fully concur with your words. Truly your birth land and the world has lost a guiding light. There may never be another like her.
Austin and all others of Great Britain, I as an American mourn your loss.
RIP Your Majesty. You will be sorely missed.
There will never be another individual who will come anywhere close to being the great person that Queen Elizabeth II was.
I actually watched the Queen’s Coronation ceremony. Save perhaps John Paul II, I can’t think of anyone on the planet that has had a more positive influence in the world since WWII, when The Princess was in the British Armed Forces.
Thank you, Austin. Even though I’m a bit younger, I greatly admired Her Majesty. So much has changed recently that I feel very off balance and her loss is another event that’s offputting. The only constant seems to be change, which isn’t easy for me. I will have a cuppa tonight and ponder this.
I recommend Tetley’s “British Blend” available at most grocery stores (in a purple box, about $3.50 for 80 teabags).
It’s the best tea you can get here, and it’s excellent! Just like being at home. Cheers!
Very good Austin!!!!!!! If we had some leaders in the US that had her demeanor and helpfulness in letting Leaders who were competent. Our current leaders are only interested in becoming a socialist society. They don’t realize but all are not leaders in that society.Why have they chosen to start this in an America that has lasted for 200 years in a free America. YET they want to destroy the ideals that have been in place since the beginning. I am old and not many more years on earth,but some of you have 30-50 more years ,if the Dems have their way you want have more than 2-3 years .Our President is getting the DOJ, FBI To do his dirty work .
What Joe said at his introduction as President was I will Unite America. He has systematically done the opposite!!!!!!!!! He has completely ostracized 50 % of America by calling them all names as a Bully will do .He is one sick leaders,although those guys behind the curtains are the real leaders of this country….Not Joe he is oncapayof holding a 10 minute speech unless it’s on Q-Cards. Such as Greet all ,sit. Down ,ask Mary of CNN a question.
Thank you all for your kind words. The sadness of our loss is lessened by the warmth of human compassion, and her passing has generated a plentiful abundance of compassion. It’s comforting to know that she was loved not only in our little island, but all over the World.
I am grateful to you, as are all Britons and all who treasured her.
Thank you.
Austin