Colliery Tip News Today

to your grandchildren? his outspokenness drew criticism that he was undermining the monarchy�*s constitutional duty to political neutrality. the queen reigned for so long that she came to embody a certain conception of britain itself. we looked at her and saw a set of values that lay at the heart of what it meant to be british. and yet we knew almost nothing about her own views on the great issues of the day. we know a lot about where the new king stands. for 50 years he was an activ...

for her majesty queen elizabeth ii. charles arrived at buckingham palace as he prepared to address the people for the first time as monarch, and to thank his late mother for her unbroken service. to my darling mama, as you begin your last greatjourney tojoin my dear late papa, i want simply to say this — thank you. thank you for your love and devotion to our family, and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years. as the throne has passed from mother to son...

I didnt think i would feel as shocked as i did but i think we have had such, you know, links with the queen. she has had an overarching impact, especially on the community within aberfan, but, yeah, i did shed a tear. in 1966, the collapse of a colliery tip in aberfan claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults. a man—made disaster reported around the world. eight days later, the queen came to meet grieving families. her initial hesitation was criticised, and is said to have been one of he...