This is not the photograph I intended to post today, but I felt I had to post something to commemorate the passing of our wonderful Queen Elizabeth.
At the time of the Platinum Jubilee, I bought this print of Eleanor Tomlinson's artwork, which became very famous. Lots of you will have seen it. I knew when I bought it, that one day it would be a poignant reminder of the Queen, but somehow I didn't expect it to happen so soon. The original was in colour, but I felt a black and white version was perhaps more appropriate today.
That the Queen was at Balmoral at the time of her passing was especially poignant for me. We drove past last night, on our way home from Braemar, in the darkness and pouring rain, and there were already many cars parked on the soggy verges and people leaving flowers near the castle, despite a heavy police presence.
In 1947, she delivered a speech, promising to devote her whole life, whether it be long or short, to the country and the commonwealth. As it turned out, her life was long, and she served us well for 70 years, right up until two days before her death. Quite an astounding record and an inspiration for all. In my lifetime, I have never known any other Monarch.
Beautifully said Issi. How amazing to be so close….I did toy with the idea of popping down to London during the week….nothing like being there but decided my friend & I were too long in the tooth for these adventures. We went when Princess Diane died & London was very strange.
You were lucky to get one if these prints….she stopped selling them after a while …a treasure plus it’s a lovely painting even without the connection,
A beautiful drawing. I saw this posted today on Facebook with the caption "I've done my dutiesPaddington, please take me to my husband." From the page My Last Good Nerve .
You were lucky to get one if these prints….she stopped selling them after a while …a treasure plus it’s a lovely painting even without the connection,
And I love your comment for the day.