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[SharkE]

While not common, intrusions into Royal palaces do occasionally happen. Perhaps the most famous incident dates back to 1982 when a man named Michael ******an, who was 31 at the time, climbed a wall of Buckingham Palace, crawled through an open window and made his way to the bedroom of Queen Elizabeth II, who was sleeping. 

The Queen was unharmed, although the intrusion sparked a serious questions about the palace security, especially when it emerged that her repeated attempts to summon help were ignored. 

In 2004, a fathers’ rights  activist dressed as Batman evaded security to stage a protest on a Buckingham Palace balcony. Jason Hatch, a Fathers 4 Justice campaigner, used a ladder to scale the perimeter fence before climbing onto the balcony, where the royals appear on ceremonial occasions such as the wedding of Prince William and Catherine in 2011. Stand-up comedian Aaron Barschak had highlighted lax security by gate-crashing Prince William's 21st birthday party at Windsor in 2003.

[Love my grandkids]

@Puppy Lips Nope. The spokespeople for the royal family have repeatedly issued statements that the queen will not break protocol and step down. Not gonna happen nor should she.

[pdlinda]

@Love my grandkids   

I agree. 

The Queen made a statement when she ascended the throne almost 70 years ago (paraphrase) that she would serve her Country as long as she lived and I believe she will keep that commitment.

[Puppy Lips]

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@Love my grandkids wrote:

@Puppy Lips Nope. The spokespeople for the royal family have repeatedly issued statements that the queen will not break protocol and step down. Not gonna happen nor should she.

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@Love my grandkids Why?  She will likely continue to have health issues and have to cancel or not attend events.  Why put yourself through that?  It will likely get to the point where she can't do anything.  Seems to me that is just making the case that there is no point to having the Royals at all, if she won't pass the baton on to someone who can show up.

[Sushismom]

@Puppy Lips 

Because she said she would serve her country UNTIL SHE DIED. 

Her exact words were "I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."

[Puppy Lips]

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@Sushismom wrote:

@Puppy Lips 

Because she said she would serve her country UNTIL SHE DIED. 

Her exact words were "I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."

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@Sushismom Yes, I do remember that quote now, in fact I can hear her saying it.  I just don't think that is the wisest thing to do, but of course it is her decision.  It will be interesting to see Charles as King.

[Sooner]

I think Charles, William, Camilla and Kate will go to events and sub for her when necessary.  I hope she draws her last breath as the Queen of England. 

She certainly is due the honor.  

[ellaphant]

Not a Royal fan. Spoiled, priveledged, elitists who shamelessly take money from hard working tax payers. Shame! Live off your own millions!

[Sushismom]

@ellaphant 

The Royal Family costs EACH taxpayer less than 1 pound per year. 

[stevieb]

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@ellaphant wrote:

Not a Royal fan. Spoiled, priveledged, elitists who shamelessly take money from hard working tax payers. Shame! Live off your own millions!

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Sort of like some of our very own officials...