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Originally Posted by Rainbow Six
Whilst we're discussing Her Maj, I have to say that I think the idea of her actually abdicating in the first place was probably the single most implausible thing in the SGUK imo.
Being Sovereign is a job for life.
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While I generally agree, I would point out Albert II of Belgium (2013) and Juliana (1980) and Beatrix of Holland (2013) have taken this route. Monarchs of have abdicated in favor of their heir rather than become old and feeble, rather than a Regency. Before say 1980, it would be easy enough to leave an aging monarch alone out of sight, but in the late 20th C constant media circus, that is less and less possible.
No, I am
not calling QE2 feeble, as it is not true, and I do not want to be visited by 007 in the middle of the night. But the Queen does not move as spritely nor appear as often as she did 20 years ago.
And please... A
stin-Martin.
Does Charles get the Astin Martin DB5, Q-edition, once retired from the British Secret Service?