We were starting to worry. Queen Elizabeth, confined to Windsor Castle for three months, would she return to service? Or were we headed for a soft abdication in favor of Charles, who has been acting for a few months?
It must be said that, although it seems more resistant than titanium and endowed with a longevity to make the Rolling Stones (these kids) jealous, the years begin to pass. After celebrating the 99th anniversary of her husband, Prince Philip, not very dashing, it was the turn of the queen to blow out his 94 candles. And, to everyone's surprise, to make a public appearance. For her birthday, she wore one of these sets that made her reputation, blue this time, to attend a parade of horse guards. One of those moments of pure delirium of which only the royal protocol has the secret. Was this very brief outing to silence the rumors that predict a final abdication of the sovereign in favor of her son? Or was it just a matter of getting some air?
Some observers of the royal family believe that the queen may give up the throne more quickly than expected (what was expected was that she would reign until death). According to Diana biographer Andrew Morton, Elizabeth's reign is "effectively over," as he told the Mirror, "It's terribly sad, but I don't see how the queen can get back to work." ..) The Covid-19 will not go away soon and will be with us for months, even years. If she catches the virus, it could be fatal and could also put Prince Philip in danger. "
But the Windsor family are tough guys. Prince Charles, who grabbed the Covid-19 by squeezing ladles halfway across the UK, is now wearing a charm. Bad tongues claim that single malt scotch has conservative properties. We will not join them.
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