KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A group of British natives living in the Kansas City get together to discuss their homeland every month at the Brits International Social Club in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
This month, the group had plenty to discuss at Saturday's meeting following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Members spoke reflected on what the queen meant to them, and how they will remember her long reign.
"You look back on the history and all that she's done and the commitment that she's done for the country and you can't help but praise and have pride in her," said Ray Caraher, the club's president.
Caraher, who has lived in Kansas City for more than two decades, told KSHB 41 it seemed like the queen would go on forever.
"She never done a formal interview with anyone, so there was never any judgment or anything on anyone," Caraher said. "She just kept everything in the family."
He says he hopes King Charles III steps up, but thinks the new king has big shoes to fill.
"I'm gonna hope that he steps up a bit," Caraher said. "He was a bit of a playboy when he was in his younger years for sure, and I'm sure a lot of people haven't forgiven him for the Princess Di stuff. There's still not a lot of understanding about that. But I'm gonna hope that he steps up."
