First.
I wish to offer my condolences to The Royal Family, on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
I also wish to offer my condolences to The United Kingdom, and its people, on the passing of Her Majesty.
My Post
In the media it has been reported about the differing reactions of members of the public, within, and outside of the United Kingdom, and at times in startling ways, on the passing of The Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
There have been expressions of heartfelt comments with negative connotations. That is not for me to judge, as only those persons know of the injustices and atrocities done to their people in the name of The Crown and The British Empire. Therefore, for them, empathy, and the sense of loss is not shared.
This may well be interpreted as support in their corner, but the reality is inspite of death - history remains.
It is a history that takes front position and raises anger in who is seen as a figurehead and representation of those horrors of the past, and of which the present chooses to ignore.
It is felt by many in the public domain that this is not the time for recriminations, which is true. However, history has a way of kicking in when someone's passing reminds people of acts long gone and considered no longer important to some, but to others it is a matter of justice denied, with no one taking responsibility nor accountability for those actions.
The passing of Her Majesty reminds many of her subjects in what is now known as The Commonwealth, of the brutal acts, injustice, exploitation, merciless suppression of rebellion, and murder, committed against its native people, and the forced acquisition of their land, be it in The Caribbean, The African Continent, The Indian subcontinent, Australasia, and wherever else, in the name of The Crown, and The British Empire.
Unpleasant it is to acknowledge.
However, memories linger in those who are still alive to remember atrocities carried out against their people, and their descendants to whom their history has been passed and stand in solidarity with the survivors, or keep in mind those who are no longer with us to seek justice for themselves.
Islands within The Caribbean, states within the African Continent, The Indian subcontinent, and the native Aborigine People of Australia are still grappling with the aftermath of the large-scale plunder of their land, slaughter of their people who dared to defy the Colonial power, and leaving their respective islands, countries, communities, and people, stripped of its wealth, and economy. Furthermore, the struggle to nationhood had in many ways created a divided nation, resulting in past war and conflict initially instigated by the Colonial philosophy of divide and rule. My parents island home, Jamaica, was no exception to Britain's exploitation prowess, as it colonised, enslaved, put down rebellions, while benefitting from its free labour, minimum paid labour, land, and natural resources for 307 years.
The depth of feeling across The Commonwealth is magnified by the past historical relationship between the respective State, Island or Continent, with Britain, and therefore determines the overall reaction to Her Majesty's passing.
It is my view that a considerable portion of The Commonwealth does not wish to see nor participate in a British Empire 2.0 (The Commonwealth) with the 'younger' generation, and dare I say, those without a ounce of Royal Blood, taking their seat to 'reign' over it. The plan to have added 'tone' to make The Commonwealth more appealing, and to keep Britain and The Commonwealth together, is a lost cause. That 'togetherness' between Britain and The Commonwealth is long gone.
It is clear The Commonwealth will not relent in its cry for Reparations, and justice, where justice is due.
Until then, there are those who will choose to mourn the passing of Her Majesty, and there are those who will not.
In the midst of it all, I wish to remember Her Majesty as Sovereign, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, who pledged to serve her people, her country, and The Commonwealth, throughout her life. That, Her Majesty did, while placing her trust in The Almighty.
I also believe that trust will absolve Her Majesty of many acts that were committed in The name of The Crown, by others, who are truly accountable.
There is only One, who knows all.
History remains.
It needs to be told.
Farewell Your Majesty.
May the blessing of God Almighty be upon Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and may He cause His face to shine upon her, and give her peace, now and always.
Amen.
Grace
