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there is another Queen in the world!

lil sophie — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:15:45 GMT

Queen Margrethe of Denmark age 81. She has been on the throne for 50 years. Here she is:

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:44:20 GMT

She as a fascinating history. When she was born only males could inherit the throne and after three daughters they had to change the rules when it was clear there would be no more children. Her husband Henry wanted to be called King and not a Prince. It was an issue for him most of his life. I am glad they did not change that rule. Queen Margrethe's youngest sister was the last Queen of Greece. King Constantine I noticed was not at the funeral due to ill health himself.

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Sooner — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:33:40 GMT

There are a number of queens. I believe Spain has a queen, Jordan does, and there are others.

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On It — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:39:14 GMT

Unfortunately, she has tested positive for COVID after attending Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:41:36 GMT

I am not positive but I think Queen Margarthe is the only Queen left who inherited the throne. The rest are Queen Consorts.

That is too bad about the Covid she as been and still is a very heavy smoker.

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RNbynite — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:46:36 GMT

Beautiful!

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Katcat1 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:54:31 GMT

there are a lot of royals in different countries but they keep a low profile.

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pupwhipped — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:52:30 GMT

@On It wrote:
Unfortunately, she has tested positive for COVID after attending Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

Oh dear...that's awful....I wonder how many more will.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:54:26 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
@On It wrote:
Unfortunately, she has tested positive for COVID after attending Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

Oh dear...that's awful....I wonder how many more will.

Hopefully it will be a mild case like the one she had earlier this year.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:38:44 GMT

I really question people gathering in large groups like they are doing now with no masking..... like covid is over....NOT.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:46:54 GMT

There are royal families all over the world.

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cindyNC — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:50:58 GMT

@SeaMaiden completely agree with you. Covid is not over.

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Kalli — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:10:19 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I really question people gathering in large groups like they are doing now with no masking..... like covid is over....NOT.

@SeaMaiden , you’re absolutely right. Here in PA we tend to see fewer cases from May to mid-Sept because folks spend more time outside. Then we get used to not worrying about it and think it’s over. Fall comes and folks start getting sick again. It’s been like this since 2020.

My son who works in Critical Care reminded me of this exact point earlier today. He told me Covid is everywhere. I asked, Is it an insurgence? His response: No, it’s just everywhere.

And I realized I was guilty of getting lax and thinking it was going away.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:14:36 GMT

@Kalli wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
I really question people gathering in large groups like they are doing now with no masking..... like covid is over....NOT.
@SeaMaiden , you’re absolutely right. Here in PA we tend to see fewer cases from May to mid-Sept because folks spend more time outside. Then we get used to not worrying about it and think it’s over. Fall comes and folks start getting sick again. It’s been like this since 2020.

My son who works in Critical Care reminded me of this exact point earlier today. He told me Covid is everywhere. I asked, Is it an insurgence? His response: No, it’s just everywhere.

And I realized I was guilty of getting lax and thinking it was going away.

@Kalli YES....

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Trailrun23 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:24:26 GMT

Wow I hope she recovers soon. She looks so elegant...maybe it's all that wowsa jewelry.

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newname0 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:59:21 GMT

@beckyb1012 wrote:
I am not positive but I think Queen Margarthe is the only Queen left who inherited the throne. The rest are Queen Consorts.
That is too bad about the Covid she as been and still is a very heavy smoker.

Oh, no. She must stop. I could ask my DIL to write her. She is half Danish and stopped smoking a long time ago.

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gertrudecloset — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:42:47 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
There are royal families all over the world.

This is true but not all of them are true monarchies......

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gertrudecloset — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:49:04 GMT

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Porcelain — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:33:32 GMT

Can't forget Rupaul.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:45:44 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
@On It wrote:
Unfortunately, she has tested positive for COVID after attending Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

Oh dear...that's awful....I wonder how many more will.

I suspect quite a few. I was surprised that no one wore masks. But Paxlovid is a game changer. There's also another anti viral treatment for Covid.