Queen’s attitude to being in a wheelchair, supposedly.

As long as the Queen is of sound mind, she will never abdicate.

Bridgeit

Not really an abstract concept, a reality as much as our own families & their histories etc

No, the monarchy is part of a political system, the royal family are actual people.

Probably pride is getting in the way when she would benefit from being in a wheelchair

I have been disabled since I was a small child and I dread the thought of using the paraphernalia of disability... wheelchairs, walkers etc. My first walking sticks were tiny and even then I hated using them . I felt like an object of pity. I’m not a royalist but I understand how she might feel and , after all, it’s up to her.

Grandma 70s , what do you ,would you do with your historic lineage to the point you yourself are now at?

Not really an abstract concept, a reality as much as our own families & their histories etc

Bridgeit

By the way, I don’t really like the term ‘Royal Family’
I think ‘the Monarchy ‘ sounds a bit more user friendly.

They aren’t the same, though, are they? The monarchy is an abstract concept, the royal family are….well, a family.

My 8 Yr old grandson now uses a wheelchair following a stroke. He has accepted this with very good grace. Perhaps HM could learn from him and be grateful for all she has enjoyed.

What is wrong with a wheelchair? Especially for someone who is still working in her late nineties?

I love the queen and all she stands for but I do feel it’s time to hand over her royal duties to Charles. He will do a good job and is mobile and has a job to do in the waiting.

I use a wheelchair indoors and out, no way am I ashamed,

By the way, I don’t really like the term ‘Royal Family’
I think ‘the Monarchy ‘ sounds a bit more user friendly.

The Royal family have them selves had various health conditions & disabilities .

Bridgeit

With respect , you probably aren’t nearly 100 years old ?

No. I'm not pretending I can still do a job that's clearly too much for me, either.

They cannot be accused of not understanding .they certainly cannot be accused of believing that a persons , ailments or disability are shameful, I am sorry that you believe that.

Do you not notice that the RF , have involvement with many charities , that is part of what they do.

It would have been nice for her to show that ppl with disabilities have her support and that it’s nothing to be ashamed of. As a disabled person life is hard either for us without our queen making us feel we are different and not the same.

With respect , you probably aren’t nearly 100 years old ?

Fair enough Bridgeit. That makes sense.

Although when I've delegated to people it was because the job got too big or they had skills I don't have. Not that the job stayed the same and I became incapable of doing it.

Because she hasn’t, retired or abdicated
Delegates some jobs… you know like other folks do with there jobs. Doesn’t mean you have stopped working, does it .?

greenlady102

Firstly NOBODY knows what the Queen's attitude is apart from those closest to her and they aren't talking. Secondly just like every one else, its her choice. And once again she has recently renewed her accession vow that her "WHOLE LIFE" will be dedicted to the service of her people. She may delegate jobs but she won't abdicate.

If she's delegated the jobs to other people, how is she still serving?

‘ Don’t make you look like an invalid’
Kindly saying perhaps not the best words to use.

Dickens well said

My goodness! - if she doesn't want to be wheeled around, or drive herself, in a wheelchair she's not being a good Christian; or she should consider others who are confined to them and, presumably, raise 'awareness'; she's, apparently, "daft"; she should give up and hand over to Charles... she looks so frail - how long will she last, etc, etc, etc.

As a Republican, I think she should do what makes her feel most comfortable, mentally and physically, in her role as Queen and as a human being. If she can't perform all her previous duties, she'll elect someone to replace her for whatever occasion, she'll continue to peruse and sign the necessary documents, she can be consulted sitting down - with others also seated, if necessary. Basically, she can be accommodated!

After a lifetime doing what she considers to be her duty, with herself and her family living life like fish in a tank, and is still well-respected... I think she's earned the right, ultimately, to decide for herself whether she's seen in a wheelchair or not. Either way, there's going to be endless speculation about the state of her health, or about her frailty. The woman is going to be criticised if she does use a wheelchair ("she should hand over the reins / reign to Charles") and equally damned if she doesn't use a wheelchair ("she's so frail, she should accept the inevitable").

Whatever she decides, she'll give it careful thought and look at the situation from all angles. Let Brenda decide for Brenda. You will not see her like again, she's the end of an era. Let her do it her way...

Not trying to be unkind to princess margaret but it was self inflicted she lived a life of parties, drink and smoking.
The queen however is very frail but having lost The Duke of Edinburgh I am not surprised at her frailty with covid not helping either.
She is a remarkable lady and I think she may gradually bounce back, though not fully.