

“Sorry kid … we’re a bit late.
Queen Liz has left the building.”


Britannia has taken Elizabeth Regina
the smiling face of a class system
spawned from feudalism
upon a chariot ride to forever ๐ โพ๏ธ


As a right royal loyal
defender of the faith โ๏ธ
she deserves a free pass


from darkness

. . . to eternal light โ๏ธ


No cryogenic chamber
for Elizabeth Windsor
as I trust that wasn’t
an empty casket โฐ๏ธ
the multitude filed past?


What’s next after such
a sentimental journey?
A trumpet blast back to the past๐บ

with King Karl Saxe-Coburg-Gotha No. 3?
As King Charles One was duly
beheaded
for causing a bloody civil warโ๏ธ
Not to be outdone … King Charles Two
presided over the Great Plague of London ๐ท
and the Great Fire of London๐ฅ
Don’t know about you … but I’m worried
what might happen after the coronation๐

May I say . . .
with the deepest respect
it has been a privilege to witness
the gracious majesty
of Queen Elizabeth
but isn’t it time for such excessive
entitlement to cease and desist
… to be consigned to history?
Such as a funeral march
that would reinforce
a victorious Ukrainian Army ๐บ๐ฆ
causing the Russians to up and flee!
Wouldn’t it be moral
to give Balmoral Castle
back to the Scottish
and all those vast estates
handed back to the peasants
from whom they were first stolen?
The crimes of Imperialism
and that Royal Family
a history written in blood
complicit in the business of slavery
the ruinous pushing of opium
onto the gormless masses
an Industrial Revolution that left
the working class broken and penniless
the pillaging of foreign resources
subjects subjugated and oppressed
a colonial monopoly on freedom
Things never to be repeated
Things never to be forgotten

Yet … still I left my floral tribute
at Buckingham’s forlorn gates ๐ต๏ธ

Words and Images: David B. Redpath ยฉ 2022-2023
Title Artwork: ‘St. Bride’ ~ by John Duncan
Photography:
David & Linda Redpath ยฉ2022-2023
Relationships of ownership
they whisper in the wings
to those condemned
to act accordingly
and wait for succeeding kings
and I try to harmonize with songs
the lonesome sparrow sings
There are no kings
inside the Gates of Eden
~ Bob Dylan
May Her Royal Majesty Rest In Peace
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle
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I have faith she’ll be receiving a
“Well done good & faithful servant!”
from the King of Kings ๐
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Dear David,
Thank you for your reply. I hope to publish something much lesser known about her later this month.
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle
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I look forward to reading it SoundEagle ๐
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Thank you. Iโll check it out in a bit ๐
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Music makes the world go ’round ๐
with a melody of such majesty ๐ถ
that all humanity may wear a crown ๐
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I enjoyed your tribute David but I do not wish for the monarchy to end. It unifies Britons and gives them hope, decency, commitment, faith in something and dignity. Take that away and youโll end up with what we have here in America. A nation that has become ugly, selfish and consumed by its rights without the responsibilities that go with them. I am loathe to say the โUnited Statesโ as we have become the โDivided Statesโ.
RIP Elizabeth Regina and Long live the King
โค๏ธ
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Thanks for your thoughts,
Christine. Yes, every State does
need a head. One that inspires
and brings out the best in a
civil society.
More spiritual than material.
The English have been most
fortunate in that their system
of monarchy has evolved into
something benevolent. Much
of the credit going to Queen
Elizabeth. Yet the English Royal
Corporation needs to trim the
extended fat off it’s operation.
It’s aristocratic list of publicly
funded family hangers on.
Especially in a time of much
taxpayer hardship. Personally,
I much prefer the idea of a
Meritocracy, rather than a
hereditary Monarchy.
Despite the fact I’m originally
from New York ๐ฝ I don’t like
to talk about the state of U.S. ๐บ๐ธ
politics. It’s too depressing ๐
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Thanks David. I agree to some of your suggestions but Meritocracy unnerves me a little ๐ณ Sounds good in theory but I could see that being open to all kinds of abuse. Oh well itโs all debatable isnโt it and we have freedom of speech. Although the way America is going. I feel like Iโm living in the Handmaids Tale ๐คฃ. Nice chatting with you my friend. โฎ๏ธ
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Yes, beware the Chief Commander
of Gilead, Christine ๐ฑ I’ve heard he
may be running for re-election ๐จ๐ถ๏ธ
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๐ง I know, right. Such a twat!
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What a beautiful tribute.. loved the pictures ๐
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Greatly appreciated, Kirti ๐
It was a labour of graphic love โค๏ธ๐
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What a magnificent floral tribute. May she rest in peace.
I like how you changed tone in the second part.
The class divide isn’t going to go any time soon, but things will get there slowly, if we don’t destroy the world first.
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Thanks for attending the service,
Philip. Yes, some things belong in
the dust bin of the past, such as a
state reinforced system of caste.
As Martin Luther King Jr. might
have said, the mountain top โฐ๏ธ
of a cleaner fairer future is there.
I just hope we make it one day ๐
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My pleasure, Redpath.
It seems that some bad things from the past make a resurgence at times for a little while, like caste and racial bias, but I don’t think they can survive for very long.
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Do not be dismayed, Tanmay.
In the long run goodness wins.
and things will turn out okay ๐
… So try having some fun ๐
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Excellent post. Agree, things need to change.
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Thanks for reigning
on the parade ๐
Viva la revoluciรณn! โ
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Bravissimo, Australian. Raising a glass to you!
Her Majesty certainly did her duty as she saw fit to do it. But it is well overdue time that the microphone is passed to those to whom she said she was rendering service. At home and abroad. Are they on her page there?
And what does it say that so many essential institutions are breaking down in Great Britain but her extended funeral cost so much and was executed without error?
Best to you, David. Sarah
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Thanks for attending the wake, Sarah.
I was almost washed away in the
wake of sentimentality flooding
through my television screen! ๐บ๐
I guess with all the disruption and
chaos of late, the people needed a
good dose of sentiment, but it won’t
help the English public to pay their
gas bills as they head into winter ๐ฅถ
Here in Australia the English Queen/
King is technically our Head of State,
which actually seems to work out
as they live far away and have no
say in the way the country is run.
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English – British maybe?
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I just check that with my Welsh
cousins ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ after the next Scottish
Independence Referendum? ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
That Nicola Sturgeon is a firebrand,
and seems rather determined ๐๐
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Given that the US is, for all intents and purposes, currently under mob rule, I am in no position to criticize another country’s system of governance, but I agree with you that all the money the British monarchy spends on pagentry and lavish lifestyles would be better spent on social programs to help those in need.
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Yes … and Liz, you’ve heard the
royal chastisement of the masses
for the over use of the planet’s ๐
resources … as they take off ๐ซ
in private jets to the Bahamas ๐๏ธ
There is an urgent need to put
the brakes on our industrialised
violation of Mother Nature, but
to be lectured by the pin up
models of copious consumption
gives me a right royal pain in
the throne region ๐ ๐
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Well-put, David, in your inimitable way!
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Living in Australia ๐ค ๐ฆ๐บ
there’s no need for a filter.
Even the police of political
correctness will never change us
(or perhaps … just a little bit) ๐
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๐
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Wow – a great post. I think of the royals as reality show contestants – who will survive!! Love that song – thanks buddy!
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Thank you most royally, JT.
Queen Elizabeth was the face that
launched a million magazines, but
Charlie may be the one who sinks
the monarchy?
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I’ll never fathom this royalty meme. A very good British pal once explained it, well you must think of her, them, as symbols of the nation. Like a living flag. This did not help, as I am anything but a nationalist. But you have to like her personality and tact. Personally, I think Harry and Meghan have the right idea. Also, I serious wonder if she ever once wore the same outfit or hat, once in her life.
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Yes, many a mad hatter owe
their state of mental health
to the meticulously coiffured
Queen Elizabeth.
It does surprise me, RS, when
Americans say they feel deprived
for not having a royal family. Isn’t
that what the America Revolution
was all about? Getting rid of
autocratic aristocratic hereditary
despots? But then, they did end
up with Donald Trump ๐ค ๐ถ๏ธ
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Americans say that? Thankfully they weren’t in my cultural niche, I guess. I do think Trump feels deprived of royal subjects however. ๐
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Well, Trump must be fond of them
Red Coats ๐ฌ๐ง He keeps handing
out red hats to match. Obviously
getting his fashion advice from
his haute couture wife, Melania ๐ค
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terrific artwork, David and a loving tribute to our Queen; things may be different with Charles and perhaps it is time to revaluate the system of monarchy with all its inequities โ
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Thank you muchly, John.
Yes, from the safety of distance
here in our luxurious refugee camp
for the survivors of colonialism,
I suspect the people will get the
monarch they deserve ๐ค ๐ถ๏ธ
Otherwise, off with his head ๐
Talking of which, you have heard
about the two previous King Charles?
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not a great deal, David; have you any interesting goss?
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The first King Charles was duly
beheaded. The second King Charles
presided over a time of plague and
the Fire of London ๐ฅHere’s hoping
the third one has a better run ๐ค
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Yeah. I agree. There should be no more kings or queens or rich and powerful But she was such tough lady. It is sad to see her go.
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Queen Elizabeth was the product
of a bygone age. She exemplified
the best, but symbolised the worst
of the not so distant past.
Thanks for the comment, Art ๐
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๐have a wonder day ๐
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Thank you for your post and the beautiful artwork David. I agree that the monarchy needs to modernise. I am in the UK (Scotland) and did have the TV on for the full day on Monday, but it was a very long drawn out process. Irrespective of views about the monarchy, it must have been a very long, tiring and stressful day for the royal family.
I agree that they need to look at the scope of the Royal Family (but its my understanding that this is in the pipeline driven by King Charles and Prince William). I believe we need a head of state โ just like any other country. i donโt believe that should be mired in politics โ they should be objective and removed from the political infighting etc โ Iโm not sure what the alternative would be though, so I guess until an alternative, non-political option is proposed, Iโll stick with a King
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An interesting point, Brenda.
The reason Australia remains
a constitutional monarchy is that
nobody here has come up with a
better proposition. Having your
Sovereign Liege Lord ensconced
some ten thousand miles away
and unable to interfere in your
daily doings has worked perfectly.
The down side is we are now
obliged to put King Charles’ face
on all our coins, and if he decides
to come Down Under for a visit,
the Australian taxpayer will be
footing the bill, as always
(have you ever seen an English
royal put their hand in their
pocket and pull out their wallet?).
Being a descendant of William
Wallace ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐ I must admit to
my inherent bias regarding any
sassenach aristocrats from the
line of King Edward Longshanks,
AKA, the Hammer of the Scots.
All that’s left to say is a rousing,
“Scots Wha Hae!”
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yes there is certainly a lot of pride in being a Scot dating back to 13th and 14th Century and the times of Wallace and Robert the Bruce
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I agree very much with what you say, and it’s great to see you again!
(Ask for permission to my blog so i can open the door ๐ผ๐ธ๐ท)
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Thanks for your wisdom and uncommonly good sense ๐
Great to hear from you, Basilike.
Viva La Revoluciรณn! โ๐
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(the numerous times I’ve tried to
access your blog I always get a
‘Check that the site URL entered
is valid’ …?)
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ฮ have no idea why. Let me see what i can do.
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Beautiful tribute…. lovely pictures ๐๐
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Very much appreciated
… David ๐๐
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Fantastic pictures! Donโt agree with the sentiment but enjoyed the tribute. As a British, I believe that the Royal Family contribute to Britain far more than they costโฆI canโt help feeling that it would have been more effective for Charles to step aside for the much younger Wills though. Plans are afoot with the king to slim down the Royal family, basically to the direct line of descent. However Iโm not going to argue about the pluses or minuses, yours was a superb tribute and much appreciatedโฆ
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A most regal thank you ๐
Being an Australian of Scottish
extraction I do have a different
point of view when it comes to
all the pomp and circumstance
(not to mention the expense)
of a society based on Downton
Abbey, with the anachronism of
a hereditary hierarchy referred
to as a monarchy. I think the
French have it right when they
shout, Libertรฉ, Egalitรฉ, Fraternitรฉ!
Did you know that the English
royal family practices nepotism?
If I was English I’d probably vote
for King Charlie ๐ but I’m not …
so I can’t, most unfortunately ๐
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Itโs the pomp and circumstance that people love! Different points of view are good, we can agree to disagree, and still be friends. I wouldnโt want to live anywhere else but this Kingdom, be it small and no longer great! Stay well !
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I think the Bard summoned it up best:
“This royal throne of kings,
this scepter’d isle,
this earth of majesty,
this seat of Mars,
this other Eden, demi-paradise,
this fortress
built by Nature for herself
against infection and the hand of war,
this happy breed of men,
this little world,
this precious stone set in the silver sea,
which serves it in the office of a wall,
or as a moat defensive to a house,
against the envy of less happier lands,
this blessed plot, this earth, this realm,
this England, this nurse, this teeming
womb of royal kings, fear’d by their
breed and famous by their birth,
renowned for their deeds as far from
home, for Christian service and true
chivalry, as is the sepulchre in
stubborn Jewry(! ?) of the world’s
ransom, blessed Mary’s Son,
this land of such dear souls,
this dear dear land,
sear for her reputation through
the world, is now leased out,
I die pronouncing it,
like to a tenement or pelting farm:
England, bound in
with the triumphant sea hose
rocky shore beats back the envious
siege of watery Neptune, is now
bound in with shame, with inky blots
and rotten parchment bonds:
That England, that was wont
to conquer others, hath made
a shameful conquest of itself.”
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Hi David,
I made a comment a few days ago and I noticed when I pressed Post, nothing showed up.
Usually it says Your Comment Is Awaiting Moderation.
But nothing.
Not even a dropped farthing from Uncle Ernie.
Anyways I received no notification of a Like or a Reply.
So I’m assuming the WP gremlins ate it.
Anyways I congratulated you on being a descendant of William Wallace as William Wallace was one of my great heroes.
One of my favourite Classics Illustrated Comics as a kid was The Scottish Chiefs which was about William Wallace.
One of my favourite movies was Braveheart which was also about William Wallace.
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You’ll be glad to know that my
petition to the Privy Council, as
to the legitimacy of Charles
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha’s claim to the
British Crown, has been scheduled
for a hearing in early October. Well
before any fraudulent coronation
can take place. I’ll be reposting the
archaeological evidence proving
the House of “Windsor” to be a nest
of usurpers, so here’s hoping ๐๐ค
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Yes, David, here’s hoping. ๐๐๐ป
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In my original comment, I had mentioned that my best friend in Grade 6 was a Mormon and his family being the good Mormons they were had done extensive genealogical research on their family.
Anyway it turned out that my best friend and his family were direct descendants of Edward I aka Edward Longshanks.
Being a William Wallace devotee, I was horrified but bit my tongue and said nothing.
Anyways as a result of their research, the spirit of Edward Longshanks was posthumously baptised into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in a special ceremony in a Mormon Temple.
Perhaps the New World Order and/or Mormon Church and/or Charles Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Windsor
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Ungoodness Ungraciousness Me !!!
Well, that’s one for the book, Chris.
The Book of Mormon, that is ๐
Yes, perhaps Edward Longshanks
and the Latter Day Saints deserve
each over ๐ค๐ถ๏ธ
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Yes, Jerry Lee Lewis would undoubtedly be rolling over in his non-Temple non-magical non-Mormon underwear at that thought.
Edward Longshanks and the Mormon Church do deserve one another.๐ค๐ถ
Anyways my best friend from Grade 6 is no longer a Mormon.
He is now an atheist and teaches Paleontology at the University of Alberta.
Although interestingly enough one of his major paleontological finds was finding the skeleton of a winged snake over in Israel.
Which interestingly leads credence to the opening chapters of Genesis since the serpent in the Garden is winged and God curses him telling him that henceforth he’ll crawl on his belly and eat dust.
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I had heard about that winged
snake discovery in Israel.
There needs be a documentary
made of all the archaeological
discoveries the High Priests of
Atheist Academia don’t want you
to know about. Perhaps it would
need to be a series, a long series ๐ค
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Thank you, Christopher.
Bravehheart is a monumental epic
of a movie. Yet you’d be forgiven
for assuming William Wallace was
a highlander, when in fact he was
born not far from Glasgow and spent
most of his time in the Stirling area,
close to the English border. Very
handy for engaging the Sassenach
invaders (with extreme prejudice).
The humble village of Redpath is
just a caber toss from Stirling Castle.
The Redpath clan had been established
in the area since well before the13th
century, as documented in the Ragman
Roll of 1296, which recorded the local
Laird, William de Redepathe, dutifully
rendering due homage under the
reign of John Balloil. The Redpath
land holdings extended from the
Antonine wall to the south, the River
Forth to the East, Melrose to the
west, and Brigadoon to the North.
According to family records, the
Redpath clan had sent many of it’s
best and bravest to fight Edward
Longshanks, some sadly never to
return, and with a village full of
comely young lassies, William
Wallace did the patriotic thing in
helping to keep the population up,
so to speak. Yes, William Wallace
was a very good neighbour.
It’s been a tradition in my family
ever since that the first born son
be named William (I was third in
line, sadly).
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Thank you for the fascinating history, David.
My great-great-great grandparents were named Melrose (the husband’s original name and I don’t know what my great-great-great grandmother’s maiden name was).
They were concert singers who apparently performed at the courts of Emperor Napoleon III, the Emperor of Austro-Hungary and the Czar of Russia.
We used to have a locket that was a family heirloom.
On one side of the locket was a photo of the singer Mr. Melrose who was a distinguished looking gentleman.
On the other side of the locket was the singer Mrs. Melrose who was an absolutely stunningly beautiful woman (she wouldn’t have had to worry about being beheaded by the 19th Century Pan Goatee).
Sadly the locket was locket was lost when my Bob Dylan song hating sister threw out a whole bunch of items that were in my dad’s house.
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Very appropriate that you’re
great-great-great- grandparents
were named Melrose then, as
their Scottish namesake is a
particularly beautiful part of the
world. Melrose Abbey is featured
in my ‘Laird of Bonnie Doon’ post
(a brief family history, and why
the House of Winsor should move
out and issue me an apology),
which you’ve inspired me to reblog
in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s sad
passing.
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Eh, I wouldn’t say Stirling or the Firth Valley are near the borders … its north of Glasgow which is a 2 hour drive from Carlisle
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The Redpathโs were never great
with geography, Brenda. That
may explain why they sold so
much of their land to the Kerrs,
who then took over most of the
Melrose parish in Roxburghshire,
that does extends to the border.
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Lol. Yes, that could be it. When I travel to work it’s to the lands of Wallace and Burns … Falkirk, Stirling, Alloa ๐
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A fellow cattle rustling
low lander, Brenda!
Much better than
being a feuding highland
caber tosser ๐๐
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Aye from Glasgow, but spent part of my childhood/teenage years in the land of Burns
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If not for the likes of Rabbie Burns,
& Sir Walter Scott, would there be any
poetic literature for the Sassenachs
to read about … or not? ๐ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐
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The New World Order or the Mormons or Charles may have totally erased my original comment since they didn’t want word getting out that the spirit of Edward Longshanks was baptised into the Mormon Church.
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My Deep State contact, WD-40
(he needs to be lubricated ๐บ๐พ ๐ฅ
to get any information out of him),
has confirmed that there has been
a concerted campaign to intercept
the transmissions of a certain
Dracul Van Helsing. Christopher,
you are being monitored! ๐ฑ
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I’m still surprised that all the properties owned by these nobles has never been allocated to the general public for regular living or businesses. Seems a bit overkill for royal history. Have a good one, David.
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Well, they don’t like us peasants
using up their planetary resources.
Just the other day, Harry & Megan
told me off for not being vegan
as they ate a pork pie ๐
To be frank, that unfortunate
encounter left me feeling like a
revolting proletariat, Art โ๐
I may be bias, for my forefathers
were kicked off their land so that
Queen Victoria would not have the
hassle of seeing unclean farmers,
and other unwashed vassals, as she
gazed out from Balmoral Castle.
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I see fudge ๐
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Fudge is special . . .
perhaps even royal ๐ ๐ค
especially when on special ๐
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Damn … You’ve been spammed!!!
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Beautiful and Loyal tribute to Queen Elizabeth of England.most impressive post,my dear!!๐บ๐๐ป๐บ๐๐ป๐บ๐๐ป๐บ๐๐ป๐บ
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Greatly appreciated ๐
Princess Aruna ๐ ๐ธ ๐
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Hey my dear!! I am not princess.You are most welcomeโฃ๏ธ๐๐ปโฃ๏ธ
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Well, that makes two of us
as I’m no Prince Charming ๐๐
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Most welcome for lovely replyingโฃ๏ธ๐โฃ๏ธ
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Reblogged this{An Unforgotten Memories๐บ๐๐ป๐บ๐๐ป๐บ๐๐ป๐บ}
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Nice writing
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Thank you ๐
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Great tribute! Beautiful photography! ๐๐๐
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Thanks for viewing my requiem
for a Queen ๐ Priti ๐ ๐
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It is my pleasure to visit your great blog.๐
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No worries, a replacement monarch service will be with you shortly. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience and disruption to your bowing and scraping.
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Thank goodness, Graham!
I’d just about tugged my forelock
out in anticipation of some right
royal highness. Not that I’m into
that kind of thing, of course.
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Of course you’re not… . Now please be seated, David.
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My kingdom for a throne, Graham, as
us inbreds like playing musical chairs.
Let the peasants stand on ceremony.
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Need a throne David? We should have one to spare after today – just a small admin charge ( I take all major credit cards). Buyer collects, though there may be royalties due .
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We’re all high on royal jelly here in the
colony watching the coronation live on
television, despite the new Queen Bee ๐
being a bit of a drone. Sadly, there was
no buzz of anticipation amongst the
congregation as Charlie got his crown ๐
and sat down on his high throne in the
Hive of the Imperial Honeycomb.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
BELOVED…YET COMPLICIT.
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Add a big dose of ENTITLEMENT
and you’ve just about got it ๐๐
May you stay dry ๐ง๏ธ in Charlie’s ,
reign โ Jonathan ๐
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My daughter is a proper Brit now, as are my granddaughters. I donโt know how they felt about Queen Elizabethโs funeral or her sonโs coronation. We mainly talk about the children, or my aging and ailing mom. I watched The Crown and admired Queen Elizabeth very much, especially after understanding how hard she worked. I cannot weigh in on the matter of the monarchy since I live in the US. Weโre being pulled apart by the extremists at each end of the rope. If you get a chance, David, read โHigh Conflictโ by Amanda Ripley. Itโs not just about politics, law, and the history of conflict. Itโs about how to become a better listener, and for me, a better reader. Forgive the minor tangent. I always enjoy your poetry and images. I love how you tie so many ideas together. Itโs like watching a weaver magically plucking stardust from the sky, a petal from this flower, a stanza from a song, and letโs include that blokeโs dusty sandal to carry it. ^^โฅ
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a stirring group of visuals David and disturbing ruminations of things that must be faced; like you. I do not think that Charles will redress all the injustices of the past; it appears at this early stage he is addicted to the pomp and pageantry
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A royal thanks for facing the demonstrably
monstrous monarchial facts, John ๐๐
I suggest that King Charlie is addicted to
the wealth, both ostentatious and hidden,
being a Nepo baby weaned with a golden
spoon in his mouth.
a Savile Row shop mannequin
seated below a neon sign
flashing the word “SERVICE”
to a throbbing hypnotic drone
the congregation chanting
the word “SERVICE” in unison
and then a sparkling crown ๐
is lowered down
with the word SELF-SERVICE
secreted in the lining
unseen by the congregation ๐
with a sigh of relief
the mannequin king
sings along to the hymn . . .
‘O Great Hyphenation Giveth Meaning’
and then the benediction of the High Thief
by the Priest of the SELF-SERVICE Feast
. . . “Long Live The King!”
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Yes, another King Charles.
Dark days ahead for Britannia.
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Yes Christopher, it all reminds me
of that song from ‘The Producers’
๐ถ Springtime for Charlie
and the Royal Family . . .
Winter for the working class
and the peasantry ๐ฅถ ๐ถ
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Well said, David.
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I can’t keep my mouth shut, Anna ๐
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An empty casket? The poor Queen couldn’t be at her funeral, and had to watch it on TV?
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Yes, I’ve heard that the very best cryogenic
facilities provide television sets, as well
as a remote control thermostat ๐ฅถ
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Some sources say the casket was indeed empty. They had to take out the Queen after she started kicking around the casket and they didn’t want all that ruckus during the sombre procession.
No mention of cryogenic crypts, so I guess the Queen is still alive somewhere ๐
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A Royal Flush !!! โฅ๏ธโ ๏ธโฆ๏ธ๐
I suspect Charles had a hand in it.
England now has the youngest
Monarch in 22 years ๐ค๐ถ๏ธ
I have it on good authority ๐
that it was one of the Queen’s
corgis in that casket โฐ๏ธ
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Truly a fabulous post!
You said a lot, and with respect.
I super enjoyed the Eric Burdon video. Lol…Google had him dead!
Lots of mistakes and misinfo out there in cyberspace. Let’s hang on to our hats!
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Thanks for perusing my treasonable
subversive material, Resa ๐ ๐
Eric Burdon, against the odds, is a true
Rock ‘n’ Roll survivor. One of the few
from the British Invasion of the 60’s.
Now we have Ed Sheeran, with songs
sounding a bit like something you’ve
heard before in the long ago, like a
processed echo through cyberspace.
. . . What’s the world coming to? ๐ค๐ถ๏ธ
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Hear! Hear!
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๐ … Yes, instead of another boring
coronation, the world could do with
a chapter from The Life of Brian ๐
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It baffles me that after all of these hundreds of years that those early properties/fortunes are still owned by the original “rich” families. Have a wonderful day, David.
Art
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I’m still waiting for King Charles to do
the right thing and give me the keys to
Balmoral Castle.
As Bob Dylan once said …
“Steal a little and they throw you in jail,
steal a lot and they make you king.”
I think Donald Trump must have been
listening๐when Bob sang that song.
Thanks for joining the revolution, Art โ๐
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