I posted this question.
The article about queen Elizabeth puts me in good company.
1. It implies that I may have another 20 years to go.
2. And it states the facts
As a person ages, the skin becomes less flexible and thinner because there is less fat under the skin. The cushioning effect of the skin decreases as the fat under the skin decreases. These changes, along with skin damage from exposure to the sun, cause blood vessels to break easily.
It's that combination
Age plus sun. I like to ride my bicycle , no gloves