Princess Margaret Has Died

by Englishman 23 Replies latest jw friends

  • Englishman
    Englishman

    At 8.30 GMT today, Buckingham Palace announced that The Queen's younger sister, Princess Margaret had died as the result of a fourth stroke.

    Englishman.

    Truth exists;only falsehood has to be invented. -Georges Braque

  • qadreena
    qadreena

    has she? she beat the queen mum then

    xxx angel xxx

  • LittleToe
    LittleToe

    Just missed you in chat Eman.
    Not the nicest of news.

    She was one of the nicest of the bunch.

  • dmouse
    dmouse

    My Father-in-law, a staunch anti-royalist, just said "oh well that'll save the country some money."

    Callous. Yet funny at the same time.

  • DakotaRed
    DakotaRed

    A death is always sad. Although not a "Royalist," I send my condolences to the Royal family. It seems they have really caught a lot of hell in recent years.

    If God's Spirit is filling a Kingdom Hall, how is it that Satan can manuever the ones within that Kingdom Hall at the same time?

  • ozziepost
    ozziepost

    Sad to see the passing of an era.

    Remember When Princess Margaret as a young woman wanted to marry Group Captain Peter Townsend? The Queen, her sister, refused permission as Townsend was a divorcee.

    How times have changed!

    Recall that at the time of the controversy over Margaret's romance and Elizabeth's refusal, that Margaret didn't attend church on the Sunday? She stayed home distraught.

    If only the Queen had known then what she does now!!

    It seems sad that Margaret never seemed to get over the upset and led a sad life.

    And fancy a mother (the Queen Mother) outliving her 71 years old daughter!

    Cheers,
    Ozzie

    "If our hopes for peace are placed in the hands of imperfect people, they are bound to evaporate."

    - Ron Hutchcraft Surviving the Storms of Stress

  • ZazuWitts
    ZazuWitts

    I recall seeing some television film footage around Christmas time, showing Princess Margaret sitting in a wheelchair. I thought at the time that she looked so very, very ill.

    The Queen Mother looked healthier than her own daughter, despite her very advanced age. I hope the news of her daughter's death doesn't send her into a decline. Although it seems logical that she might be the next to go.

    The Royal family has certainly had more than a fair share of grief over the last several years. I can't help but feel some compassion for them as a family.

  • expatbrit
    expatbrit

    Sad news. I always liked Princess Margaret, she had real class.

    For those of you coming up with the "witticisms", why don't you remember that the Royals are human too, with all the feelings of grief you would have if you lost a family member? You may not agree with the institution of royalty, that's your choice, but at least acknowledge their membership of the human race.

    Expatbrit

  • Julie
    Julie

    Hi Expat,

    You said:

    :Sad news. I always liked Princess Margaret, she had real class.

    I agree and I always felt sorry for her that she had been denied the love of her life. What a wretched injustice.

    :For those of you coming up with the "witticisms", why don't you remember that the Royals are human too, with all the feelings of grief you would have if you lost a family member? You may not agree with the institution of royalty, that's your choice, but at least acknowledge their membership of the human race.

    I will bet that the queen is feeling not only sorrow but a great deal of guilt and other bad feelings. It is a sad situation all around.

    Regards,
    Julie

  • jayhawk1
    jayhawk1

    I am sorry for the United Kingdom's loss.

    Is this a light saber in my pocket or am I just happy to see you?

    "Hand me that whiskey, I need to consult the spirit."-J.F. Rutherford

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