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keth-selhan · 2 years

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"Some facts about our beloved Queen who passed last Thursday.

Elizabeth II was born less than 23 years after the Wright brothers carried out the first ever powered flight. Four of Queen Victoria's children were still alive when she was born. The last one of them died in 1944 when Elizabeth was already 18.

She lived for more than a third of the entire age of the United States (1776) - a nation which is only 246 years old. And well over half the age of Canada (1867), and all but 25 years of the nation of Australia (1901).

She became Queen at the age of just 25, when Stalin and Truman were also in post, just 7 years after the end of WWII.

Her first Prime Minister was born in 1874. Yes, the 1800s!!!

Her last PM was born only two years before her Silver Jubilee in 1975 - so her first and last PMs were born over 100 years apart!

She was already 51 when she celebrated that first Jubilee in 1977.

Ruling in her own right (with no regent, like Louis XIV had for 13 years), she was the longest reigning monarch in World history, no matter what Wikipedia says. In my book, Regencies don't really count as "doing the job" - you don't really 'rule' when you're only 4 years old, like he was!

She lived through three kings herself before she even took the throne - George V, Edward VIII, and her father George VI

She saw the jet age arrive, the birth of electronic computing, and the space age - all before she was 35 years old.

She ruled for 70 years at the age of 96, more than 35 years after the age at which most people retire.

Her reign is over 7% of the entire history of Britain since William the Conqueror took the crown - 956 years ago - and that's considering that we've had 41 monarchs in that time. So, on a pro-rata basis, each reign would only be 23 years. So, she's done the equivalent of over three tours of duty.

So, yeah, she certainly *was* Great Britain and everything that we've seen and grown up with. She was with us through, literally, all we've ever known in living memory.

Her selfless service to this country was simply astonishing, when she could have 'retired' from the job decades ago and enjoyed some well-deserved rest.

She is now a huge part of British history herself, there is no 'was' about it anymore. She *is* and will remain an integral component of this country, having overseen an amazing Elizabethan Age.

I am glad to have lived in her reign, and witnessed it, in spite of the country's broken heart.

As she said herself "Grief is the price we pay for love."

Rest in Peace Ma'am with your beloved Philip.

Your duty has been done, multiple times over."

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keth-selhan · 2 years

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#queen elizabeth

@sassyfrassboss

@the-best-soap-opera-ever

@the-empress-7

@lunafreya12

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keth-selhan · 2 years

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Moja prva slika, ki sem jo naredila v programu Procreate na Ipadu z Apple pencilom/svinčnikom. Vzelo mi je kar nekaj časa in načrtovanja, seveda sem samouk in sem rabila navodila z Youtuba. Za prvič je kar lepo ratalo, kajne? #digitalpainting #applepencil #ipadpro #ipadart #youtubetutorial #firsttime #proud #landscapepainting #digitalart #digitaldrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/CevnYsNqvFl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#digitalpainting #applepencil #ipadpro #ipadart #youtubetutorial #firsttime #proud #landscapepainting #digitalart #digitaldrawing

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keth-selhan · 2 years

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Pomlad je tu. To nam je v opomin, kako se narava ne zmeni za nič, kar se dogaja v svetu, pa naj se gre za pandemijo ali vojno v Ukrajini, a hkrati nam lahko pogled ob nedolžni cvetek prinese upanje, da če ga neka sila ne utrga ali ne potepta, se bo razvil v prelepo rožico, tako se v Ukrajini vsi pogumno borijo proti Putinovi agresiji z upanjem na mir in boljšo prihodnost. 🌼 #nature #flower #grass #flowersofinstagram #spring https://www.instagram.com/p/CbhdU6dIxbZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

#nature #flower #grass #flowersofinstagram #spring

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keth-selhan · 3 years

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Takole je lakomno opazoval moj burek. Domači vrabec/house sparrow (Passer domesticus). #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #birdlovers #birdstagram #birdlife #bird_lovers #birds_nature #birddogoftheday #birdy #birdlove #birdgram #birdwhisperer #wildlife #nature #instagood #summer #animal #instabird #planetbirds #sparrow #sparrows #sparrowsofinstagram #birdwatching #birds🐦 #feathers #nuts_about_birds #amazing #animalphotography (at Ljubljana, Slovenia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZ7tkPINsh/?utm_medium=tumblr

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keth-selhan · 3 years

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Prvi dan meteorološkega poletja in smrekovi vršički. On the first day of the meteorological summer, a photo of spruce tree (Picea abies) tips. #meteorologicalsummer #city #summer #summervibes #tree #sprucetips #green #outdoors #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureporn #natureaddict #naturephoto #natureshots #naturelove #natureonly #naturel #naturewalk #naturehippys #natureshot #natureart #naturepic #naturebeauty #natureperfection #natureisbeautiful #naturediversity #naturelife #naturephotographer #naturegeography (at Ljubljana, Slovenia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlzyObl80P/?utm_medium=tumblr

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keth-selhan · 3 years

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Thank you to everyone for the kind messages on our wedding anniversary. We are enormously grateful for the 10 years of support we have received in our lives as a family. W & C

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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Sedaj, ko smo premaknili uro na zimski čas, se hitreje stemni, a nebo pričara krasne barve, ko gre sonce spat. Decembra sploh rečemo, da Miklavž piškote peče. Kaj je pa soloh lepšega opazovati na nebu na Norveškem ali Islandiji severni sij, auroro borealis, ko plešejo po nebu nestvarno lepe mavrične barve od zelene, vijolične, roze, ti zastane dih. Res, mati narava nam da veliko, moramo se zavesti, da moramo tudi mi kdaj obstati in občudovati okoli sebe lepote. *************************************** #sunset #sky #nature #love #clouds #photo #inspiration #instagood #photooftheday #beauty #autumn #beautiful #amazing #sunsetlovers #bluesky #evening #pretty #daylighttimesaving #night #orange #red #pink #blue #grey #yellow #colours #warm #gorgeous #instasky https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5Q74KlGGF/?igshid=ctbsdjkgvlr6

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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@PrincessEugénie:

Jack and I are so excited for early 2021.... 👶🏻

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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“The pedestal upon which women have been placed has all too often, upon closer inspection, been revealed as a cage.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

On the Basis of Sex (2018)

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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Kiki je blagoslovljena z zanimivim kožuščkom, ima črno dlako s prebleski sivine, zato me spominja na panterja, tudi atletska je, ko se sloko premika skozi travo neslišno. Oči ima prečudovite, neopredeljive barve svetlo rumene-zelene. Je odlična lovka, karakterno je zadržana, mirna in plašna, a ko se zvečer zvije poleg tebe na postelji, postane umiljata crkljivka, tako nežno se ti stiska k obrazu in prede graciozno, ko jo božaš, in mirno zaspi. Res je srčica❤️. Vraža o črnih mucah je žal še danes trdovratna, čeprav so te mucke nič krive in ravno tako vredne ljubezni, doma in crkljanja. #cats #catsofinstagram #catstagram #instagram #catlover #catlovers #instacat #catlife #meow #cute #love #catoftheday #pets #animals #animal #cutecat #gatos #catlove #chat #petsofinstagram #blackcat #cat #catsagram #kitty #petstagram #ilovemycat #nature #furry #adorable #instagramcats (at Slovenia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPo_ChFjTV/?igshid=nyxx2f7a5fj0

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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Velika kapucinka (tropaeolum majus). Toplota oranžne cvetke mi pogreje dlan. #flowers #nature #photography #flowerstagram #love #naturephotography #garden #season #beautiful #flowerphotography #flowersofinstagram #plants #floral #flowerpower #instagood #summer #naturelovers #petals #pretty #blossom #orange #flowerstyles_gf #flowerslovers #flowerporn #botanical #insta_pick_blossom #flowermagic #instablooms #bloom #september (at Izlake, Zagorje ob Savi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPjlxYl6Be/?igshid=1nd9cjcpxmq2j

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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Vijolična, me odlična priveže, nežna vsa roža dehteča, nase. #flowers #nature #photography #flowerstagram #love #naturephotography #garden #season #beautiful #flowerphotography #flowersofinstagram #plants #floral #flowerpower #instagood #summer #naturelovers #petals #pretty #blossom #purple #flowerstyles_gf #flowerslovers #flowerporn #botanical #insta_pick_blossom #flowermagic #instablooms #bloom #september (at Izlake, Zagorje ob Savi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPWMBXliBP/?igshid=1d0dzisag8xrb

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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Sladka pregreha. #dessert #food #yummy #amazing #instagood #instafood #sweet #dessertporn #delish #foods #delicious #tasty #eat #eating #hungry #foodpics #sweettooth #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodblogger #love #sweets #foodlover #fruit #vanilla #cream #confectionery #pie https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9RRQOF__R/?igshid=keoq2wdize4

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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Rumeno žarí cvetóče kot poletno sónce. #flowers #nature #photography #flowerstagram #love #naturephotography #garden #season #beautiful #flowerphotography #flowersofinstagram #plants #floral #flowerpower #instagood #summer #naturelovers #petals #pretty #blossom #sopretty #flowerstyles_gf #flowerslovers #flowerporn #botanical #insta_pick_blossom #flowermagic #instablooms #bloom #september https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9KuKzFPQl/?igshid=1eqvibvtj2h2x

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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Miška se sonči. Mousie, the pup’s enjoying the 🔆 rays. #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #instadog #doglover #love #dogoftheday #doglife #cute #instagram #pets #doggo #dogsofinsta #ilovemydog #petsofinstagram #animals #petstagram #dogphotography #summer #instagood #photooftheday #summervibes #dog #adorable #sun #nature #sunshine #season #september #capture #moment https://www.instagram.com/p/CEyegN3lHlI/?igshid=12djw2sb0aoie

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keth-selhan · 4 years

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10 of the Most Majestic Caves in the World

Ice Cave Near The Mutnovsky Volcano, Russia - Ice caves like these form in the glaciers surrounding the Mutnovsky Volcano in Russia. Some of them are formed by vents that release volcanic heat and gases called fumaroles. (photo by Florian Wizorek)

Glowworms Cave, New Zealand - The Waitomo glowworm caves are home to a unique insect – the glowworm. These insects hang glistening silken strands from the ceiling of the cave and glow to attract unsuspecting prey. (photo by waitomo.com)

Son Doong Cave, Vietnam - This is the largest currently known cave in the world. It is filled with countless wonders including isolated ecosystems, weather systems and geological formations. (photo by National Geographic)

Batu Caves, Malaysia - These caves have been used by English and Chinese settlers as well as the indigenous Temuan people. The bat guano in the cave was mined for agricultural purposes, but now the cave is filled with statues and is open to visitors. (photo by Danny Xeero)

Marble Caves, Patagonia - Theses caves are known for the spectacular reflections that the turquoise water casts on the white marble ceiling of the cave. They are also called the Marble Cathedral because of their beautiful and arching forms. (photo by kellywhite)

Phraya Nakhon Cave, Thailand - This cave was historically a popular visiting place for local kings because of the illumination provided by the collapsed roofs. The pavilion in the center was built for the visit of King Chulalongkorn in 1890. (photo by Wasitpol Unchanakorrakit)

Ellison’s Cave, United States - This photograph is of the Fantastic Cave pit, part of Ellison’s Cave in the state of Georgia. It is a popular attraction for pit cavers – those who enjoy rappelling down vertical subterranean drops. (photo by secondglobe.com)

Vatnajokull Glacier Cave, Iceland - This cave is located in the largest glacier in Europe. Caves like these form due to melting glacial icewater, but they can be dangerous because glaciers are constantly breaking and changing. (photo by Einar Runar Sigurdson)

Cave in Algarve, Portugal - Due to its location, the cave is prone to various seaside formations because of the rock face’s relative solubility in water. This specific cave near Lagos is accessible only by water. (photo by Bruno Carlos)

Reed Flute Cave, China - The Reed Flute Cave in Guangxi, China has been visited by tourists for at least 1200 years. The cave is home to a spectacular array of stalagmites and stalactites. It is named for the reeds that grow at its mouth, which can be made into flutes. (photo by Pasquale di Pilato)

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