Queen's Diamond Jubilee

[Ecurb Noselrub]

Congratulations Great Britain & Queen Elizabeth.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18316899

[Tank]

It's just a shame it rained

[Recusant]

I watched the River Pageant live on BBC America. I agree that it's a shame that it rained, but in another way it was evocative of Great Britain; rain in early June certainly isn't unheard of, and the choir singing as they got drenched was a nice touch of perseverance, I thought. At least it didn't rain for the entire time.  

[OldGit]

As well as the big London events there were thousands of local celebrations all over the UK.

Our village had planned a big celebration out of doors, but we had to hold it in the village hall instead - the rain was piddling down.

Still, we had a good time; lots of people turned up in a good spirit.  I was on the local history display which attracted a lot of inquiries.

So, not so bad after all.

[DeterminedJuliet]

Badass.

My Grandmother, when she was alive, always reminded me of the Queen. I'll probably always think fondly of her for that reason.

[Ali]

This is epic.  The white kid gloves pulling the trigger of that big gun is a wonderful visual metaphor.

[Ecurb Noselrub]

The queen is not a wuss. She was a mechanic in WWII.  She came to the throne the same year I was born (1952), so I've grown up with her, even though I'm no longer a subject.  It's nice to have a Great Britain as a relative.  She (Britain) was the USA's mother, so to speak.

[McQ]

She is about the most amazing woman in the world. Congratulations, best wishes, and all that good stuff!

[En_Route]

She is about the most amazing woman in the world.

Far from it.

[Crow]

I swear Americans like the Queen and royal family more than the English, most people I meet are indifferent about them or like me and like them but not really that bothered (a bit more since Kate has been added as she is something very nice to look at and amazingly well dressed). I was watching the news before when they were talking about the Duke of Edinburgh being taken to hospital and the entire crowd seemed to be made up solely of American tourists, I thought it was great.

That picture is fantastic.

[Crow]

Far from it.

lol I love the Irish.

[markmcdaniel]

I swear Americans like the Queen and royal family more than the English, most people I meet are indifferent about them or like me and like them but not really that bothered (a bit more since Kate has been added as she is something very nice to look at and amazingly well dressed). I was watching the news before when they were talking about the Duke of Edinburgh being taken to hospital and the entire crowd seemed to be made up solely of American tourists, I thought it was great.

That picture is fantastic.

Of course we do. They are the safest kind of aristocracy. One that isn't ours and is respectable as well as entertaining. Throw in the historical tie and they become irresistible.

[Guardian85]

Is the Queen of England a leftie? Looking at that awesome picture she appears to be pulling the trigger with her left.

[OldGit]

No, it's the forefinger of her right hand - the one you can see.  Seems the trigger on that weapon is far forward.

[Tank]

No, it's the forefinger of her right hand - the one you can see.  Seems the trigger on that weapon is far forward.

She's not holding the weapon it's in a clamp. It's an SA80.