Today I'll be watching the platinum jubilee for the very first time, and learning more about Queen Elizabeth! Thanks for watching, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
I joined her Army in 1976 . Swore an oath of allegiance to her and took the shilling. It has no expiry date. Her armed forces past and present are incredibly proud of our queen.
I am 69. The Queen came to the throne the year before I was born. She was crowned just after I was born. I retired 7 years ago. The Queen has not yet retired. She receives a box of information from our government every day. Some of her cousins on the balcony, many in their 80's are still working, attending public events etc. That is service. I know as a military man you understand this. Excellent video.
@@kevingrant7098 So you are saying that a president, say the US president for example, isn't a proper job. Interesting point of view as BOTH are heads of state. Mind you, the US president only heads ONE country, the Queen is head of FIFTEEN countries AND the commonwealth, so if she doesn't have a job then the US president (or mine for that matter because I live in a republic) certainly don't have jobs. ps: the Queen of the UK (and the country where I grew up) works one h*ll of a lot harder than the president of my country does.
As ex-RAF myself, it's worth noting that the Queen is actually head of all the armed services. When we officially "join up" and take the oath of allegiance, we swear to, "Serve the Queen, her heirs and successors". We do not swear allegiance to the PM, the Government or even to a country.
Not all branches swear an oath of allegiance. The Royal Navy as the Senior Service has never been required to swear allegiance. As an aside that wasn't an RAF flypast. It was a Tri-Service flypast led by......the Royal Navy.
@@junglie5055 The Royal Navy was established by the sovereign's prerogative, so effectively belongs to the Queen already. For that reason, recruits are not required to swear allegiance, but they do sign an attestation or engagement form on entry. The fly past was organised by the RAF and it made sense to put the slower, less capable, participants such as the RN at the front. 😁 The Royal Navy is indeed the Senior Service and used to consist of men of iron manning ships of wood. Now it's the other way around! 😁
We jus swear bout PM n the numptys tha’ get in every yr! With all their pie crust promise’s etc! All the posh school boys. Who as boris the tit had proved they still think they at school with their party’s! While the rest of stayed home! Cheeky get blaming us up north for the spread of it too. Funny how they did nt stop n think their party’s would spread it 🤬
@@williamwallace5857 I agree with your sentiment, but there was no need to be rude to Dulcie , she was polite in her comment. If she hadn't been, it would have been different.
The lady in the uniform is The Princess Royal - Princess Anne, Prince Charles’ sister. She’s won an Olympic gold medal for three day eventing. She’s very hard working, carries out loads of duties. No fuss, just gets on with it.
Princess Anne is the cream of the Royal Family next to the Queen. She is 70 but she is the hardest working Senior Royal in the family but she does her work without fanfare.
She didn't win an Olympic medal, she had a fall in the cross country. The British team pulled out. USA won the individual and gold that time. She did win the gold in the European championships 71 and individual and team silver in 76.
During her 70 year reign the Queen has met 14 British Prime Ministers and 13 American Presidents! She is still meeting heads of state from around the world and has a working meeting every week with the Prime Minister - and daily receives all potential political suggestions which she reads and either signs or comments on. A truly remarkable woman.
@@iandawe948 Mistakes happen by all. We can choose to demonise anyone, why not humanise? Tho don't humanise the nonce, just the Queen, she probably wasn't told by the nonce that they were a nonce...
I live in London.... the typhoon’s 70 shape flew over my garden... and then Red Arrows...... so loud....... so proud!! The Queen is a credit to us all!!
What a lovely charming American serviceman. I would have offered him accommodation had I’d known he was so keen to see this. It’s also so uplifting in these troubled times to have some kind of stability. Our Queen has shown us all how to earn respect and admiration.
I bloody love my Queen. She has seen the world change so much, from the invention of the television right through to the dawn of space travel. And she's done it graciously. She and the royal family bring in a shed-load of money from tourism and they volunteer to pay taxes. Shes a sweetheart.
Thanks for this reaction video. Wonderful to see American people being so respectful to our traditions here in the UK. Good luck to you my friend, and stay safe.
The Queen has been the constant in our lives here in the UK. I am so proud to be British in every cell of my body, even though I was born and raised in Belfast, still a pert of the UK, despite terrorists attempts to wrest us from it. Be safe soldier and come home safe to your loved ones again. I wish you rainbows.
It makes me really happy to see a comment from a person in Northern Ireland not shitting on the English or the Union. I see so many of our Irish and Scottish brothers hating on the English and England because of our past and wanting to break up our Union. Thank you for not being one of those people, I hope your country chooses to stay a part of our UK family. Love and best wishes from England 🏴 ❤️
This was a one off occasion, a once in a lifetime event for a truly amazing Monarch. I am a 53 year old Londoner and have not known anything different in my life apart from her, she holds this country together both nationally and internationally, God Bless you Ma'am, happy Platinum Jubilee! (feeling quite emotional now) God Save The Queen!
I am from Sydney, Australia. I cannot imagine the world without her. By a lineage imperial of the Grace of God alone she has performed her duties as she promised that she would. I am 64 years of age, and in a world which has seen many changes - some not always for the better - she has been a constant. I lover her, and I always will. Halestone, you have a new subscriber in me! Blessings!
@@suebennett5265 Hi Sue. Queen Elizabeth has been nothing of not gracious. Many a "leader" the world over could learn from her in how to carry themselves. I was in London in 2006. My most favourite thing to do during my two week stay there was to walk close to Buckingham Palace in the early hours of the morning when all was quite, and just give thanks. Blessings!
As a British Army veteran, the queen was my boss for the time I served. I, like others are incredibly proud of our queen. This jubilee won’t ever happen again and I’m proud to be British & experience it. Great video & appreciate your thoughts and comments 😊
HMTQ has been my Queen for ALL of my lifetime. She has given 70 years of GENUINE service and duty. She is woven into the fabric of our history and culture! Thank you SO much for the respect you have shown, and for taking the time out to try to understand what our Royal family and the Monarchy means to us, which is EVERYTHING ❗️❤️
It's so nice that you're interested in this. It means a lot to us Brits. Incidentally, she's the longest serving British monarch - world wide, Louis the 14th in France served longer, but he came to the throne when he was a child. Glad you enjoyed it and God bless America!
I was in the (army) military & to see this spectacular show brings shivers down my spine! This was historic & the queen was beaming 🇬🇧👏great video Sir 🇺🇸
I met the first woman to be a red arrows pilot on a train in England once. The train was stuck. So we started chatting. She was more interested in my job. Such a humble person.
Loved watching your video. As an expat living in the US, it’s so awesome seeing you enjoying our Monarch. She’s an amazing woman and I’m so proud to call her my Queen. She deserves this celebration and so much more. ❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧 Thank you for your service to this great country too. ❤️🇺🇸
Who knows for how long, the republican Labor Party won the general election here two weeks ago, God Save us from these reckless destroyers . Australia has had the most stable and longest democracy because of our links to the monarchy.
@@mattbarbarich3295 Matt they better have a referendum, hope people realise you don't muck with what we got its has been best democracy in world and RF are the Moral side of it for pur kids
@@brontepetropoulos4755 They will one day but theres no overwhelming demand from the public for it , then they'll put all the resources of the state to campaign and brainwash for a Republic before the referendum, that's how socialists work.
The Pilots skill to keep that 70 formation is truly amazing a slight cock up could of been disaster but that made it look like it was normal procedure truly amazing
@@brontewcat I was in St James's Park in London videoing it live. My house mate was sitting in the front garden watching it fly over and taking photos!
I think you would be pleasantly surprised how many Americans admire the British. We have all evolved with our love of freedom! HRH has set a standard for her family and the world.
@@williamberry8436 you Americans aren’t too bad either 😉, I think there’s a big mutual respect between our 2 countries, it’s definitely a good thing and I hope it never changes! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
@@bailey2913 when you look at American history and the revolution specifically, you’d see Americans never really wanted to separate from the crown. It was taxation without representation. We couldn’t be in parliament so some felt independence was necessary, while others were loyalists and wanted to negotiate. A lot left to Canada because they were persecuted by the revolutionaries but yah, below Germans. English/Scottish/Irish make up a huge part of America.
Chances are, unfortunately, you'll not get the chance to ever come over and see this event. This wasn't a simple yearly Birthday event, this was to mark 70 years as the nations Queen. The classic formation of WW2 Lancaster Bomber being escorted by a Spitfire and a Hurricane is one of the great things to witness. The sound is something quite unique as they fly overhead. There was a moment during this event, when they passed overhead, that the Queen pointed up as if the sound brought back a lot of wartime memories. This is Britain at its finest. She's the longest serving 'Female' Monarch, but has 2 years to go before overtaking Louis XIV from France, thus becoming the longest of any gender.
@@ilaser4064 Louis XV was 5 but was not Coronated for another 7 years when he was 12. They did like their Louis's young, Louis VIII was 12, Louis X was 9 and Louis XIII was 8.
You cannot stand together when half the nation is happy to give up their freedoms to the invasion and authorities whilst the other half is clued up with what is really happening in the world and the country yet are called conspiracy theorists who incidently, have been proved correct!!!
@@mbd6054 Offering an opinion isnt interfering in the politics of another country, are you so childishly over dramatic in every aspect of your life? And by the way the British do tell other people how to govern their countries and have been doing so for centuries
@@libertasdemocratiam887 You appear to think that you are authorized to speak for all Brits even those of us that whole heartedly disagree with you. You agreed with the comment "We should stand togeter in the world" that was expressed regarding royalty, a group of people who are historicaly known for taking what they want from whomever they want whenever they want and suggest that that is an example of people standing together... How the F is being subserviant to deviants an example of the world standing together? Sounds more like mass hypnosis and hive mind group think than free people having a common purpose. smdh
The latest is that Australia might pull out of the Commonwealth, therefore Her Majesty will no longer be your Queen. Sad to see you go if that happens. Love from England 🏴🇬🇧❤🇦🇺
She is the embodiment of what is great about Britain. Duty and service and i wouldnt swap places with her for even a day, she has seen so much change in the world as well.
Wonderful to see British people coming together as a nation after all the bad things that's been happening, just like old times I'm proud to be British 🇬🇧 ❤️
She joined the TA in March 45 and the war in Europe ended in May 45 she only did 6 weeks training while living in Windsor castle . my mother was a welder all through the war making parachute supply containers . on night shift
I'm 48 and remember the silver jubilee in 1977. To have the same monarch for all of my life that is on our money, postage stamps etc, it's a terrifying thought of someone else taking over one day.
I suspect there will be quite a few who'll still sing "queen" instead of "king" when the national anthem is played; 70-year-old habits are hard to break.
Charlie won’t be able to command the same respect as his mother, that’s a certainty. I’m hoping he’ll provoke a constitutional crisis at some point so we can become a proper democracy, get rid of the Monarchy and elect a head of state of some constitutional use.
I’m glad you enjoyed watching. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight gets me and my dad with a tear in our eye every time. When Bomber Command finally got its own beautiful memorial in London, they had a Lancaster bomber fly over and release hundreds of red poppy petals, it was an amazing sight. Also, my home town in the Essex/East London area, had an important RAF air strip, so it’s close to our heart
There is a Bomber Command memorial centre in Lincolnshire where all the names are recorded and you can place a poppy by any name. Very sobering when you see the amount of people lost. Also got a nice room to experience sounds etc and a good selection of revelant gifts. Very moving experience especially when you have a family members name included.
@@MaryJane-pt4sn you are so right. I was fortunate to have experienced that flypast at an airshow and vibrations from those merlins go right down to your toes
@@angelamary9493 - my grandad on my dad’s side was in the Navy, he did the Arctic convoys on hms Crocus. Unfortunately I was quite young when he died, so I can only get info from my dad who was born two years after the war ended.
This isn't a normal occasion, and probably not going to see anything like this ever again. However please do come over and see some of the lower scale events. Changing of the Guard at Horseguard Parade is still a sight to behold. So much history especially with military and tradition. The Red Arrows are also fantastic if you ever get to see an air show here. I was lucky enough to see them last year when a G7 Summit was held in my local town.
Trooping of the Colour is an annual event, always takes place on Queen's Birthday Weekend, and after we got a television I would stay up late at night to watch it live every year.
The crowds for this day were immense, I tried to get on the Mall but the police closed all the entrances. I can assure anyone watching there were hundreds of thousands in the surrounding streets too. The Fly Past was amazing... A great day to be British and for Her Majesty. I love that lady so much, and even at 96 that smile is worth a billion hoorays.
So proud of our Queen and she was fabulous in fact the whole weekend has been brilliant. The whole of the world coming together. God save the Queen xxx
@@kevingrant7098 Oh, sorry missed the bit where you told us the Queen won't exist for much longer. Um, at 96 that's a given, but, unlike you, I don't rejoice in the fact.
It started with Trooping of the Colour, a ceremony about 260 years old. Where the military, in dress uniform do formal marching, with military bands. This is done in the barracks on Horse guard. It takes about 2 hours. They march to Buckingham Palace, then the flypast. Obviously there is limited amount of aircraft as it is over central London. The place is packed so I don't think much is seen by spectators. Best watched on TV, unless you can get a ticket at Horse Guards. We are renowned for our pomp and ceremony, no one beats us on that. Well worth watching on RU-vid, the military personnel are all serving officers. There are horses and military salute, believe it was 80 shots fired. BBC do the best coverage.
In New Zealand, the first weekend of June is a long weekend (Monday bank holiday) called Queens Birthday weekend, which was really bought about to break up the winter period, which had no holiday. But trooping the colour is broadcast each year. The Queen is still our head of state, and it’s always nice to have the reminder of our connection. Bless her and long live the Queen.
@@justaname8313 I hope New Zealand doesn’t. If Australia becomes a republic and we still have a Labour government with the Greens, then we will probably follow. It seems Australia may well be going down that track though. Although I don’t know why, Morrison was the first PM to do a full term in years. How on earth would such a fickle country get on with a sitting President? It would be a mess.
I can remember as a tiny child watching my grandad stand and salute every time God save the queen came on, I'm not a royalist, but she has my up most respect.
Here in the UK we also had thousands of street parties where all the neighbours partied together. We decorated our houses with millions of union flags (union jacks). It was very emotional to see. Good save the Queen.
In a speech when she was 21, the then Princess Elizabeth promised to faithfully serve the nation and what was then the Empire, now the Commonwealth. How many people do you know that have not waivered from a promise for 75 years? Regardless of being royalty, she is just a phenomenal person. That is why the reception here is so outstanding. There are now three generations who have known no other monarch. Queen Elizabeth is currently third on the list of longest all time reigns behind King Louis XIV of France (72 years) in the 17th/18th centuries and King Bhumibol of Thailand (70 years) 1946-2016. Queen Elizabeth will pass King Bhumibol in 10 days. I am a proud Brit and my parents were married in Queen Elizabeth's coronation year of 1953. It is a family joke that the four great events of 1953 were Queen Elizabeth's coronation, Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay climbing Mt Everest, Sir Stanley Matthews (the oldest player to play in England's premier division at age 50 in 1965, and having a professional career of 33 years) winning the FA Cup Final (after losses in 1948 and 1951) and my parent's wedding.
Her mother lived to be 101 years old. If the Queen’s mobility issues allow her such a lifespan she’ll fly past King Louis XIV without a doubt. Many pray she takes that globally historic spot. Her mind is sharp, but her physical health is not. Longer life, for her, means more discomfort and pain. Thankfully her family supports her & follows through when her body limits her. The only British monarch I’ve ever known. My God, she’s a tough act to follow!!
@@bills1431 Louis XIV was four years old when he became king so it isn't really a fair comparison. If our queen had become queen at that age, she would now be celebrating something like 92 years on the throne - now that would be a pretty unbreakable record.
It started from some time earlier than seventy years.Once Edward V111 had abdicated and George V1 had to take up his burden the two little girls, Elizabeth and Margeret were thrown into the spotlight. I'm 80 and as a child of the times my scrapbooks were filled with pictures of the two little Princesses, as were most of my age group and older. As a war baby, my earliest memories of her are in uniform, or working as a mechanic on army lorries in fatigues. Considering she was not born to be Queen, her service has been incredible. Prime Ministers come and go, but her knowledge and participation in events are a constant, she will be a mine of information to any leader who chooses to avail themselves. Thank you for your non critical appraisal. Very refreshing.
Britain really does know how to do it. Having a head of state that everyone can get behind, no matter what political fuck ups are happening at the time, is a brilliant way to keep the nation unified even in trying times. We may have differing opinions, but at the end of the day, were all the queen's subjects, and that makes us all British.
@@darkraft1020 theres always one and i dare say more than you. However you are in the minority as the country is still a democracy (just) so you'll just have to suck it up.
@@gail9299 I am in a minority, so I just have to suck it up? - What has that got to do with anything?? Do you think I was trying to get a vote going and start an uprising or something?
@@mercury6765 Brit here, feel free to speak for yourself, but stop thinkin you can speak for an entire generation. As alot of younger people I know, myself included, have the intelligence to be able to respect and appreciate the royal family.
I do vaguely remember King George VI. When I was nine and at Junior School we were seated on the floor in the school hall and we listened to the King's funeral procession on the radio. There were almost no television sets in those days because they were so expensive. Sixteen months later, when the Coronation took place it was very different. Television sets were cheaper so millions bought them to watch the ceremonies. Anyone with a set invited in neighbours. Many brought food with them so the day became a celebration. There were also street parties. These were mainly for the children. Tables and chairs were brought out of the homes and the children had a wonderful time eating, drinking squash (concentrated fruit drinks diluted to personal taste) and playing games. Wonderful memories of an amazing time.
These events are fantastic to attend because everybody is friendly and in a good mood, despite the waits and (sometimes) the weather. The benefit of the British (and Commonwealth) system is continuity, and having a Head of State who is above politics. We get whom God gives us, and so far, He has been kind and generous to Britain and the Commonwealth.
Like most people, I have never known anything else than having our wonderful queen as head of state. This jubilee is most likely to be a one off. I imagine the chances of another Monarch reigning for this long are very remote and not likely in most of our lives. Enjoyed your commentary 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
The fly-over was stunning. I can't begin to imagine how it must have felt to be standing on the balcony, seeing all the people below and watching the planes fly directly at you and over your head!!!!
I always love the interest and respect Americans (generally!) have for our Monarchy, our traditions and the pomp and ceremony that goes with it. Thank you! The x4 day celebrations were amazing and reduced me to tears more than once. Seeing everyone coming together at this very momentous occasion reinforced the love I have for my country, and how very proud I am to be British.
I play in a village band and the day after this we had a flypast of the same Avro Lancaster bomber (one of only two airworthy examples surviving in the world) while doing one of our Jubilee concerts outdoors in Buckinghamshire, did two circles before moving on Eastwards. Always an amazing experience to hear those Merlin engines.
The Lancaster that flew with the Hurricanes and Spitfires is one of only two that are still air-worthy. The other is located in Hamilton Ontario. The longest reigning monarch in history was Louis XIV of France. He reigned for over 72 years - he became King of France when he was 4 or 5 years old.
@@marie-floreddy667 Louis XIV is considered to be the longest reigning monarch even though he became King as a child. Yes the decisions were made by regents but he was still the king. In England, Henry VI became king at 9 months old. Richard II and Edward VI were both around 9 or 10, both were crowned at those young ages and they had regency councils but they were all still the king. Regardless of their age on the date of their accession, their reign begins on that date.
I’m glad you enjoyed watching the Royals, her family and the people of the UK enjoying the celebrations. Whenever there is a milestone in the Queens (and other immediate royals) lives, there is always pageants, parades etc. The Fly Over is breathtaking and always finishes with the Red Arrows. If my memory serves me correctly, presently (at the date of writing this message) Queen Elizabeth is the longest serving female monarch in history, and the third longest serving monarch in history, in the world! There are two male monarchs who have served longer than QEII, one just a few days more (so she could end up being the second), and the remaining one is a year and days more. The Queen is 96, and is still working, and I would imagine that in itself must be a record, as I do not know anyone who still works at 85, let alone 96. The state retirement age in the UK has recently risen to 67 yrs of age. Her husband, Prince Phillip was 99 when he passed away (this year) and her Mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, (Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon) was 102 back on the early 2,000’s I think. Therefore, the odds for a long life expectancy for the Queen’s children bodes well. If you do get a chance to visit London, I would recommend a trip to the Palace, which is usually open between July and October. Also, there is Madame Tussaud’s which houses the wax works of various famous people, and has some of the costumes too on display (of those people) and gives a timeline of the Royal lineage. Plus there are museum’s, which used to be free to the general public and I assume still are, the Imperial War Museum may be of great interest to you. Good luck on your training and definitely take a look at the other events on RU-vid surrounding the Queens milestones over the year, we tend not to do things by half 😀. All the best.
You haven't "missed it before" - the Q. has official birthdays every year, but this is the only "Platinum Jubilee" - it's the only time she has been Queen for 70 years. They don't do this 4-day event every year! (Though her annual "official birthday' on the anniversary of her coronation, usually involves "Trooping the Colour" in the environs of Buckingham Palace etc - they are the Queen's Guards, after all, and often the Red Arrows too.)
Catch the concert at Buckingham Palace on Sat if you can. I live in East London and those wonderful planes went over my house on the way to the Queen, blimey was loud 🌟
The Queen has had to opt out of the service at St Paul’s Cathedral due to mobility issues. You would really enjoy the Trooping of the Colour as it’s all guardsmen soldiers, mounted cavalry and massed bands. Even a mounted band, with the drums on the horses. The uniforms are something to see - the mounted band uniforms go back to Charles 1, who was king from 1660. Real gold trimmings. Also, there was an 82 gun salute that isn’t on this video, with cannon from WW1. One cannon is the one that fired the first shot in WW1. Good luck wherever you’re going …
@@caroledwards3465 the NHS gets more then enough money my lady it's the incompetent fat cats running the system that waste the money and brought it to its knees. Stop being so negative and try enjoying something for maybe once in you're life.
i was two weeks short of my 3rd birthday when she had her coronation and we had our street party. It's my earliest memory. I'm glad - not to mention relieved - that I made it to today to witness this occasion. God bless her.
God save the Queen! Congratulations from Ohio up on the shores of Lake Erie. I have been following the Queen since I was a child. I am a woman Vietnam Era Navy WAVE Veteran. So that gives you an idea of my age. Thank you for posting this inspiring video. Queen Elizabeth is truly a remarkable woman.
I remember a teacher coming into the classroom to inform us that King George 6th had died. On Coronation day, a number of us crowded in front of a neighbour's television to watch it. There were also local celebrations where an ox was roasted and we had a fireworks display in the evening.
Hey! I can tell you as a British subject , I'm deeply proud of our Queen and believe we do pomp and pageantry the best ! I hope you visit one day , be glad to show you sights that would blow your mind . Love America as much as home ❤
The roar of the aircrafts was magnificant. Some of them are from the second world war, like the Lancaster Bomber from the Battle of Britain, and some of them are working aircrafts. If you're a British solider on the ground or a sailor out at sea and you need help, when you see those flying over you know you're safe.
I'm 35, so half the age of her reign. I was born in 1986, so watching old films and TV programmes from the 60s and 70s reference the Queen, being Elizabeth II. There are old post boxes around that have been repainted many times and bear her insignia. This country still had post-war rationing when she came to the throne in the 1950s. It becomes mind-blowing the more you think about it. Churchill was PM. Look at the old cars that were around then. Her coronation wasn't even a decade after the end of WW2. It really will be sureal when her reign ends. Not everyone's a fan of Prince Charles, but at least he's also a familiar face.
I live about a mile from an historic railway line, and they often have a WW2 aircraft fly past on special events. Over these last three days, a Hurricane and a Lancaster (twice!!) has flown right over my house at about 400ft, and then to do some manouevres over the station. Tomorrow? Tomorrow I will see Spitfires, another Hurricane and a Mustang! They regularly get Spitfires, and they pretend to strafe the platform. I also saw a Dakota last year. There is honestly nothing like it when those Merlin engines rattle the air in your lungs and the windows in your house. On my birthday a few years ago, my (now) ex had been particularly horrible to me, so I went out into the garden. I looked up, and right then the Red arrows, in perfect formation flew right over my head (low enough to see the wing markings). Logic tells me they were going over the railway, but really I know they were there for me.
Sad thing is we will never see anything like this again regarding the Queen . Years ago a friend of mine lived in Hampton near London and it was on the flight path of Concorde and because it took off from Heathrow it was still low and the sight and amazing sound was so special .
@@maggie19ful oh yeah i get it sorry i was just asking and after i wrote this i seen someone said that water this she's stepping down and Charles will become king is that true? I thought that Queens/Kings reigned till they parish?
@@d.l.3310 she can pass her power to Charles if she finds it too much for her to fullfill her duties,but I dont think she would do that.She might just reduce her duties and assign Charles to do it for her .
Saw Concorde flying over my house on the last flight. Everyone came outside - and for some reason we were all waving although nobody else could see us. The sound was just amazing but not nearly as good as the sound of the engines from the Royal Memorial flight - the Lancaster has passed over once but the spitfires have flown by a couple of times, quite low but that wing shape is unique. It’s just like the old WW2 films. Just great.
I didn’t know it was aired in America. I didn’t realise there was this much interest in our Royal Family from the US. It’s wonderful to have our American cousins love the Royal Family as much as we do.
The WWII aircraft, all powered by Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. The RR Merlin was the engine thst won the war - so good it was used in the P51 Mustang and other US aircraft. The people on the balcony are the working royals: the Queen (96), Prince Charles (733), Camilla (75), Princess Anne (71) and her husband Timothy Lawrence; Prince Edward (58), Sophie (57) plus their children; the Duke of Kent (86), Princess Alexandra of Kent (85), Duke of Gloucester (77) and Brigitte (76), Prince William (39), Catherine (40) plus their children. The Royal Air Force is seriously good.
I flew from Canada to the UK 5 years ago for the 65th. Not a huge event, but they do a fly past every year for the anniversary. Very moving with the 1000s of people singing God Save The Queen.
Currently she is the third longest serving monarch in world history. In 9 days she will overtake Rama IX of Thailand and move up to second. Louis XIV of France is the longest serving in history at a little over 72 years.
Louis XIV was a baby though and didn't 'rule' the country for another 14 years later [having a 'regency' in place. Actual 'reigning' monarch she will be the longest.
@@anglosaxon5874 That, however, isn't how it works. Despite him being 5 years old when he became King and having a regency in place, Louis XIV was still King and his reign started when his father died. That is how the history books record it hemce why, for another 9 days at least, the Queen is the third longest reigning monarch in world history.
Also King Sobuzha of Swaziland was king for 82 years, though he was only a small child when he became king, and people can quibble because Swaziland was only fully independent for the last 14 years…
I live in the UK and this was such amazing to watch and for our country, I loved the planes flying over, so emotional watching this, I'm glad you and everyone around the world enjoyed this just as much as brits, brilliant video, thank you. 🇬🇧👍💖
Whether we realise it or not, the monarchy is important to Britain. Is has put a spike through almost 2,000 years of history. Despite civil war, invasion, famine, two plagues, the blitz, the Great Fire, it's the one single consistent thing. It's a totem; it's a continuous an ongoing message and an anchor. Leaders come and go and that flux in other countries gives a lack of permanence. For this reason, I'm not a Royalist, but certainly a monarchist and believe we need this in our country.
It’s complete garbage perpetuated by the right wing media to make people continue to bend the knee to an elitist, racist organisation. They must laugh their heads off at all the muppets that bow down to them. There is a severe lack of emotional intelligence.
Over one million people in front of the palace gates and trailing down the Mall, overflowing into St James Park. I think Louis will be a pilot like his father one day. Unfortunately my favourite plane was permanently grounded a few years ago...the Vulcan bomber. There is nothing to beat the howl of the Vulcan. You should check it out.
The Vulcan bomber flew over my house on it's farewell flight across England, about 5 years ago, an absolutely breathtaking experience, it shook my house to it's foundations!
I am always impressed and - can I say proud - of every young American soldier, even though I am not American. Proud young patriots is what they are. Stay safe young man. Bless you from South Africa.
I echo your thoughts. I remember the blackouts and the sirens; one of warning of danger and the “all clear” when the danger was passed and my mum telling me that if I saw a plane flying over and something dropped out of it to run in and get under the iron table we had in our living room throughout the war. However, it was always covered with a nice clean tablecloth every day as we also had our meals on it. The Lancaster Bomber and the Spitfires and Hurricanes really brought it all back, as well as memories of all the very young men who went up night after night to stop the Luftwaffe. So my dear, take care of yourself you seem to be a delightful young man.
No it hasn’t most people will not be celebrating not everybody likes the royal family I think they are a bunch of freeloaders don’t believe the propaganda Republic all the way
So glad you enjoyed it. Our Royal Family are brilliant. Maybe some day you could make it over. I so love that an American really appreciate’s them. 👍Try to learn more. 🏴🏴🥰
Thanks for posting this, I’m English but live in Normandy right now, and hadn’t seen much video of the jubilee. I’m 68, so Elizabeth has been the Queen for my whole lifetime. I used to be fairly non monarchy, but she is wonderful and her example teaches the meaning of commitment and loyalty to tradition and country. Interestingly many of my French friends are great supporters, and love her as much as we do. Hope the training is going well!
When the 2nd world war broke out, they wanted the Royal family to move to a safer place. The Queens father refused. He believed there place was with the rest of the people of London. Even during the blitz.
It was the Queen mother who, when moving the family out of the UK in wartime was first suggested, said - the girls won't go without me and I won't go without the King and the King's not going.
@@josephinefothergill191 Who told you that ? she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service in March 45 and the war ended in May 45 , she only did 6 weeks traning.
May God continue you to bless you and protect you for your service to our great democracy !!! I come from a military family in USA with many , many decades of dedication and service to our nation .........I am so impressed that you took the time to comment on this marvelous occasion...........Honor , Integrity , Strength , Loyalty , Dedication , all hallmarks of service. Our country needs more men and women just like you ....I'm fearful that our moral compass in USA is permanently damaged ......THANK YOU Lynn Beck Simonini Charlotte , NC , USA
How proud are us Brits! I had the pleasure and honour of meeting the Queen, back at the Golden Jubilee. She has a wonderful sense of humour, and her complexion is like a peach! Lovely lady. Us English know how to party! lol
I've met the Queen, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and also sir Michael of Kent. I attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace as my dad was being honoured. I can honestly say it was the greatest moment of my life, myself and my dad were on the way out at the end of the day and noticed the area where the grand staircase is was roped off but someone who worked there asked if we would like a closer look and of course we said yes, she pulled back the rope and allowed us to stand at its base wow wow wow, were not allowed to take photos but I didn't care I got to see it up close that was more than enough for me
I love watching airplanes too, since young. The different models of airplanes, the sounds of their engines, and the speed capacity of all the planes, ergo the function of each type of planes all make a fascinating study of them. The sound rumbles that comes out of each of them must make an unforgettable experience of what it's like during The Battle of Britain and World War II.
I'm 60 and I grew up right next to RAF Northolt. All the WW2 planes would assemble there a week before a flyover on VE day. Then they would take off and circle over our house until they were all up. My mum had to take all the ornaments down because the lancasters would shake them off the shelves. Usually 1 Lancaster bomber, a couple of spitfires and a couple of hurricanes. I don't know if you've ever heard the sound of a Rolls Royce Merlin engine, but once you hear it you can never forget it. We Brits don't beat our chests every day or hang the union flag on every building, but I think you can see the pride we have for our country and it's thousands of years of history. Great and very respectful reaction mate. ✌️♥️🇬🇧
That was fun. I was standing right under that flypast and the noise was tremendous. The sound of the Spitfires, Hurricanes and the Lancaster is very characteristic - instantly recognisable.
