Elizabeth couldn’t outlive Charles, as she had hoped she might. RIP to the longest monarch in British history, but he will be a terrible king. He didn’t inherit the steel in her spine.

[Update a while later]

I’d love to be a fly on the wall in the first meeting between Charles and the new PM when she tells him she’s going to allow fracking.

[Update early evening]

An American remembrance of the Queen.

It is entirely possible to find her admirable without being a fan of the monarchy. She was a steadfast woman foremost of duty, but she greatly enjoyed life, and people, as well.

[Friday-morning update]

When it comes to not making controversial statements, it will be hard for Charles to follow his mother. When it comes to lunacy on climate, he’s the Al Gore of the UK.