Today involved some shopping and listening to the next steps in the official grieving period and passing of titles and responsibilities to a new monarch.
I've been recalling stories from the life of the Queen. My favourite was one that portrayed her as the strong female figure she was for so many women. While at Balmoral decades ago, she was driving back to the castle from the village with Prince Phillip in the passenger seat of the Land Rover. At one point the Prince reached out to hold onto the dashboard as she drove, likely through a curve in the road. This led her to pull over to the side of the road and to ask the Prince to get out and walk the rest of the way. That mental picture always brings a smile to my face. She knew much about vehicles, having worked with the motor brigade during WWII. She clearly understood the workings of an internal combustion engine, mechanical aspects of vehicles and what a vehicle could withstand.
Today the King made his first speech to the nation, Commonwealth and the world. He covered much well in a short message -- current feelings, events over the coming days and longer term directions. It was heartfelt, and reassuring clearly focused on forward movement. He spoke to a few title changes that would occur with the Cambridges becoming Wales and adding two new duchies and an earldom as the King passed these titles to his immediate heir. So, much to get used to in the area of titles -- for starters.
The title of this song fit today -- and likely past and future days as we go through this process. I enjoy this short-lived supergroup. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Had to Cry Today -- Blind Faith
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