I'm not going to do this as a reblog because I don't want to shit up somebody else's notes with pedantry, but the really funny thing about that joke about how the British and the United States can't play chess because the British are missing their Queen and the US is missing two towers is that in chess handicapping, queen odds (i.e., beginning play with no queen) and two rooks (i.e., beginning play with no rooks) are roughly equivalent – that'd actually be a fairly evenly matched game!
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I was a detective, investigating the murder of Applejack, and it was revealed to be Queen Elizabeth as the culprit.
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Princess Eugenie, Mrs. Brooksbank have posted tribute on instagram in memory of her grandmother Queen Elizabeth ii on the first anniversary of her death | September 8, 2023
“Thinking of you today. Missing you so much but remembering what a life of service, love and dedication to everyone and to your family, who loved you so very much. Forever grateful to you. And always in my heart ❤" - Princess Eugenie
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Royal Deaths 8th September.
1397 - Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester, son of King Edward III of England.
1650 - Elizabeth Stuart, Princess of England, daughter of King Charles I.
1675 - Amalia of Solms-Braunfels, Princess of Orange, wife of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange.
1800 - Ernst Friedrich, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.
2022 - Queen Elizabeth II
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Today marks the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II -September 8th 2023.
One year ago (on September 8th 2022), The late Queen died around 3pm at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
There would be too many things to say about this amazing woman but we can all agree that we miss her so much. I would be lying if I would say nothing has changed since her death last year but I feel like there's something different because she is truly missed.
On a more positive note, I remember the incredible Queen she was for The United Kingdom and all the Commonwealth countries around. Everyone loved her and respected her because her dedication and commitment to her duty was remarkable. She almost never made a mistake and served people with pride.
And what a character she was ! Everyone knew she was the Boss and even if her sense of humour was funny, she was also honest and had a very strong character.
It is also impossible to forget her iconic and colourful outfits which always made me a smile because when she wore them, she was like a sunshine and everyone was seeing her no matter whether they were.
Obviously, I wouldn't finish this text without remembering her as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandchildren. Her love for Prince Philip and their strong marriage will always be an example : they were married for 73 years and I think that's because they respected each other a lot and support each other in good but also bad times. She was also a wonderful mum, grandma and great-grandma and I am sure they all have a thought for her today.
May she forever rest in peace.
To her children, her grandchildren and grandchildren and everyone who met her through her life.
Thank you for everything, Your (late) Majesty.
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I think instead of formally separating from the Commonwealth, Canada should just refuse to acknowledge that Queen Elizabeth II ever died.
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Queen Elizabeth came back from the dead, and everyone was posting memes about her as an immortal god.
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