Thread: New Monarch

The queen is dead
long live the king!

Has this new king done anything for woodworking? Is this a subject for discussion on a woodwork forum?. Got to face up to about 2 weeks of wallowing on media in general so would be nice to have one place to escape that.
Regards
John

Originally Posted by orraloon

Has this new king done anything for woodworking?

Yep, here ya go...
How Prince Charles helped revive a dying art in Jordan
Prince Charles tries to save forgotten art of wood carving after warning it could be lost for future generations
He has long championed the preservation and replanting of trees too

Originally Posted by orraloon

Has this new king done anything for woodworking? Is this a subject for discussion on a woodwork forum?. Got to face up to about 2 weeks of wallowing on media in general so would be nice to have one place to escape that.
Regards
John

You don't have to read it if you don't want to.

Personally, when I was sworn in as a member of the Australian Army I made the following affirmation:

"I, (name), promise that I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second, Her Heirs and Successors according to law, as a member of the (insert Royal Australian Navy , Australian Army , or Royal Australian Air Force ) ... and that I will resist Her enemies and faithfully discharge my duty according to law."

When I was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer I was presented with a framed personalized copy of the Queen's Warrant, outlining the duties of my rank.

I understand that, while not everyone supports the monarchy and may believe that it is irrelevant to Australia, it means a lot to many others who have sworn their allegiance in the armed forces of any commonwealth nation, or in many elected or salaried government positions at all tiers of government and many other organisations, but it is the system that is in force at the moment. Queen Elizabeth II served as Monarch for over 70 years and did so with grace and dignity and was as fine a Head of State as anyone could ever expect. Her son, Prince Charles III is her legal heir and successor and as such I pledged to serve him in my affirmation on joining the Army 45 years ago.

This thread is just one small fragment of this site and if you do not wish to read this content, then just don't open this thread. But please do not try to discourage other members of this fine forum from expressing their sorrow on the passing of a fine human being who has been a part of many of our lives for as long as we have lived.

I am sure that there are other areas on the forum that do not interest you and you just don't click on those topics and threads. Why not just add this topic to the list of ones that you don't read and let those of us who wish to participate here do so without such disrespectful remarks?

As to what King Charles has done for Woodwork - he is a conservationist who has large holdings of land on which he maintains natural forests. I am sure that his "green" influence on governments of the Commonwealth Nations will benefit woodworkers around the world.

My path with Her Majesty has been a great one, as in the mid 80's i was the first Female Queens Scout in the area I grew up in I and have always been a huge supporter of this great lady. I Very proudly have been able to work with the Royal Family and meet some of them at the Commonwealth Games that was held here in Melbourne in 2006.

I very Proudly have my Framed Queens Scout Certificate on display in my home- I has the following wording on it.

“As a Queen’s Scout, you have prepared yourself for service to God and your fellow-men, and have shown yourself a worthy member of the great SCOUT BROTHERHOOD. I wish you God-speed on your journey through life; may it prove for you a joyous adventure.”

-This Certificate was Personally Hand Signed by Her Majesty -

Honestly if you don’t wish to read this post there is lots of other stuff around. Please Enjoy your day

Address to the Nation on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Government House


9 September 2022

Today we mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The news of her passing, while we knew it to be inevitable, has still shocked, prompted reflection and an outpouring of affection.
What is clear is that even though her life has ended, her example to us all has not.
That example of selfless service, devotion to duty and compassion for others is both an enduring legacy and a gift to us all.
Her Majesty was also a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Our sympathies are with His Majesty and the Royal family.
When my phone rang at 1.38 [ACST] in Adelaide this morning, I had a sense it was news that I desperately did not want to hear.
Since then, millions of Australians — and indeed billions of people around the world — have been reflecting on Her Majesty’s remarkable reign.
In their reflections, many have recalled Her Majesty’s own words and the seemingly impossible standard she set for herself almost 70 years ago at her coronation when she said:
‘I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.’
There can be no doubt that she met that commitment.
Others have recalled a meeting or the recollection of a family member from one of her 16 visits to Australia.
I remember my mother telling me about how she held me up as a baby as Her Majesty’s motorcade passed by in 1954.
Others have recalled a moment, an image or impression — perhaps one that showed Her Majesty’s warmth.
I will always treasure Linda’s and my last call with Her Majesty when we introduced the four Australians of the Year for 2022. She was warm, funny and sincere in her interest in their work and our country.
What I have observed from the reaction of Australians is that there is no single quote, or memory or moment that can define Her Majesty.
All are apt.
All are special.
They are both individual and, collectively, the memories of an entire nation.
Her Majesty had a special bond with Australia and admired our easy-going approach to life and sense of humour.
Her visits and messages of support in good times and in difficult, sometimes tragic, times have been well received.
When Linda and I spoke with Her Majesty following the death of Prince Philip, the first thing she enquired about was the welfare of Australians, particularly Western Australians impacted by Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
She was mourning the death of her husband of 73 years yet her first question was to know how Australians in need were faring.
The care and compassion was sincere.
Her Majesty shared in Australia’s growth and change during her reign.
Throughout all of this, Her Majesty respected the will of the Australian people. She understood that we are our own people and that we control our destiny.
For many of us, Her Majesty’s presence in our lives provided a source of comfort and reassurance.
She was a constant in our lives, a symbol of stability, inspiration and servant leadership.
We have respected her and we have loved her.
That love was evident in Australia and across the Commonwealth as we celebrated Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
At the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London in June, a passage from Philippians was read which concluded with these words:
‘If there is any excellence, and if there is anything of praise, think about these things.’
There was certainly excellence and much cause to praise in Her Majesty’s life.
She consistently demonstrated tireless and selfless service, devotion to duty and a compassion for others.
Those are values to which we should all aspire and hope to meet.
They are as relevant today as they were 70 years ago.
They will be as relevant in 70 years’ time as they are today.
That is her legacy and that is her enduring gift to us all.
I am proud to have lived in the Second Elizabethan age.
Her legacy will be profound.
History will remember few like Queen Elizabeth II.
We mourn her passing, we are grateful that we have witnessed, and benefited from, her remarkable life.
May she rest in peace.
[Ends]

And don't forget, the Queen was also Prince Harry's Nan...

My nan your nan Greg Davies’ best jokes from the Royal Variety Performance 2018 - YouTube

I was a teenager in the UK on the occasion of the Queen's Silver Jubilee (1977), and still remember the countrywide celebrations that ensued. Our village roasted a whole boar, (result - about 3 mouthfuls each), all streets were closed for parties, and there was a genuine sense of community and pride.

I'm not sure how the UK is going to manage without her; a life of service very well lived, and a splendid example of selflessness so rarely seen in public life these days.