Saturday, June 2, 2012

Just a song at twilight...

Here is what the British Empire looked like at its greatest extent (Click on the map for a closer view).

It has changed, of course. It is much smaller now.

But let this serve as a tribute from one in the former colonies to the woman who has been at its helm for the past sixty years:

“Love’s Old Sweet Song” (3:05)

If Queen Elizabeth II lives as long as her mother did, she could still be on the throne fifteen years from now.

1 comment:

  1. I'm waving the Aussie flag and wishing I was there to see the celebrations.
    Cheers

    ReplyDelete

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