The Queen

[4midable]

The media will give the end of a seventy year reign the attention it deserves.

The media will have it all ready to press the button on

[Billy Balfour]

Prince Charles looked much older than his 73-years when I saw him on the TV news early this year. Mind you, I think he might have been recovering from Covid.

Be a sad day when the Queen goes. Kind of epoch-defining.

[Mrpotatohead]

Whatever your thoughts on the Royal Family, The Queen has been an incredible ambassador for our country and an exceptional diplomat.

[Inchy]

Im no fan of the Royal Family. In fact the whole idea of it is ridiculous


However, i like the Queen. Shes been a force for good in general.

Im not going to speculate, but shes 96, has blue hands (?heart failure), and they are calling her family in.

If these are her last hours/days, i hope she goes peacefully

[Lancasterclaret]

Thing is, she's been the one constant in all our lives

And she is very likeable

[Billy Balfour]

What she says or thinks in private is a different matter, but she hasn't meddled in politics, and this is what a good constitutional monarch should be.

[Billy Balfour]

All the Queen’s four children are now with her at Balmoral Castle. Along with William.

[Chobulous]

The media will have it all ready to press the button on

Watching the coverage on the BBC. All the reporters are already wearing black, which I think is a bit much, but as you say, ready to press the button. Circling like vultures.

[Awayfromburnley]

I do hope the Queen pulls through her illnesses and goes on to reach a hundred yrs old,she's a wonderful lady and an even better Monarch and ambassador for our country. Long live the Queen.❤

Unfortunately and sadly that will not be the case.

[ALP]

I am a royalist, I think the Queen has been magnificent in her lifetime, however she is a 96 year old lady and the end looks nigh. For me, she has aged and seem to have given up the battle after Prince Philip died.

I have switched off all news as these events just give numpty reporters and excuse to talk more drivel than normal, and Hugh Edwards makes words out of zilch.

God bless Her Majesty and her Family.

[tiger76]

I am a royalist, I think the Queen has been magnificent in her lifetime, however she is a 96 year old lady and the end looks nigh. For me, she has aged and seem to have given up the battle after Prince Philip died.

I have switched off all news as these events just give numpty reporters and excuse to talk more drivel than normal, and Hugh Edwards makes words out of zilch.

God bless Her Majesty and her Family.

Agree regarding Price Philip, and any couple who've enjoyed such a lengthy marriage will be greatly impacted by their spouse dying.

I'm presently at work, however I can imagine the nonsense the reporters are coming out with.

Just report the goddamn news, that's all folks need to know.

[Stayingup]

Loony Liz Truss has done the opposite of mellow with age

I think your on the wrong as well as the wrong tack.

[Stayingup]

I am a royalist, I think the Queen has been magnificent in her lifetime, however she is a 96 year old lady and the end looks nigh. For me, she has aged and seem to have given up the battle after Prince Philip died.

I have switched off all news as these events just give numpty reporters and excuse to talk more drivel than normal, and Hugh Edwards makes words out of zilch.

God bless Her Majesty and her Family.

Yes she has been a credit but look what will follow!!!

[Stayingup]

Unfortunately and sadly that will not be the case.

I suppose they could try to cheer her up a liitle bit by putting Markle on the wrack.

[evensteadiereddie]

She can go on my "wrack" any time...

[Zlatan]

Agree regarding Price Philip, and any couple who've enjoyed such a lengthy marriage will be greatly impacted by their spouse dying.

I'm presently at work, however I can imagine the nonsense the reporters are coming out with.

Just report the goddamn news, that's all folks need to know.

The BBC have cancelled all BBC One programming for the News Special, it is all a bit mawkish for me.

I'm not a royalist, unlike my good mate ALP, however I have the utmost respect for Her Majesty for the unwavering service she has gone through in her life. It will be a sad day when she finally passes, and I do hope she passes peacefully.

[evensteadiereddie]

It is a bit mawkish already, to be fair, but you can imagine the nut jobs lining up to have a go at the BBC if they hadn't stuck with the story so far.

[Lancasterclaret]

She has set a sterling example of what public service should be

I hope more people (elected and unelected) follow her lead

[Beagle]

I think your on the wrong as well as the wrong tack.

I’m going to assume you meant ‘you’re’ and that the word ‘thread’ is missing from your sentence, as that’s the only way I can see it making any sense whatsoever, and then I’d ask you to read the posts preceding mine and realise it was in direct response to something written on this thread.

As for the Queen, I sincerely hope she is comfortable and able to to be happy during this time spent with her loved ones.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Huw Edwards is on TV wearing a black suit/tie etc.

Would suggest bad news is imminent

[Billy Balfour]

Flight on its way to Aberdeen carrying seven members of the royal household, expected to land in around 10 minutes, reports BBC News, having taken off from RAF Northolt.

[evensteadiereddie]

It's not looking good, is it?
Bless her.

[Billy Balfour]

We've gone through so much instability over the last couple of years, and even though I'm far from being a massive royalist, the Queen been has been a rock of stability for millions of people. After all, she's our Head of State and has been for over 70 years. No matter what you think of the monarchy as an institution, she deserves our respect one hundred percent.

[Carwin261]

On a more selfish note,if something happens to HRH ,will the football be postponed,or am I being insensitive?

[TheFamilyCat]

Flight on its way to Aberdeen carrying seven members of the royal household, expected to land in around 10 minutes, reports BBC News, having taken off from RAF Northolt.

Anyone getting post-transfer window blues can fire up the flight tracker

[AGENT_CLARET]

When the Queen does pass away this prime minister will be contacted by phone and give a code of "London Bridge Is Down" to inform her.

[Rumbletonk]

I do hope anyone with an axe to grind will have the decency to keep it to themselves when Her Majesty leaves us. I doubt it though.

[martin_p]

When the Queen does pass away this prime minister will be contacted by phone and give a code of "London Bridge Is Down" to inform her.

Not much of a code when it’s in the public domain.

[NellyDBFC]

I do hope anyone with an axe to grind will have the decency to keep it to themselves when Her Majesty leaves us. I doubt it though.

Sorry....12 million reasons

[AGENT_CLARET]

Not much of a code when it’s in the public domain.

The general public will not found out for hrs after unlike the government

[Rumbletonk]

Chomping at the bit Nelly? It will be a sad day for lots of people. Give it a go for a couple of days. It won't harm you

[evensteadiereddie]

Give a rest with your baiting. Just for the sake of this thread.

Grow up. You're seriously telling me the anti BBC mob would have been able to resist having a go?

Read the rest of my post(s) before making your lazy nonsense comments.
Just for the sake of this thread, eh?

[Milltown1882]

Extremely sad situation and there does feel something crass about what could be the last hours of a monarchs life being dissected on national news. Hopefully she pulls through but it doesn’t sound good at all right now.

[Milltown1882]

You need to grow up you fool.

Just both ignore each other please on this one. It doesn’t need an argument here.

[Billy Balfour]

I think it's best to ignore comments you don't agree with on this thread. For once, let's show the site that we aren't a bunch of bickering misfits.

[Rumbletonk]

I think it's best to ignore comments you don't agree with on this thread. For once, let's show the site that we aren't a bunch of bickering misfits.

The voice of reason and spot on

[BigAlClaret]

If the monarch dies,the doctor involved would notify the private secretary who passes the news to the PM.Before the public are addressed the heads of government of the commonwealth must be informed. Notwithstanding leaks or rumours we would find out within minutes so we aren't accidentally told by say the prime minister of Australia.

[tarkys_ears]

Seems a bit spish that the BBC have devoted the afternoon to this coverage. They've clearly been told more than we.

Anyone else think shes already died and they're waiting for everyone to get there to make the announcment?

[Milltown1882]

Seems a bit spish that the BBC have devoted the afternoon to this coverage. They've clearly been told more than we.

Anyone else think shes already died and they're waiting for everyone to get there to make the announcment?

That’s exactly what I said to family this afternoon. And the fact BBC said this broadcast will be to 6pm at least.

[TheFamilyCat]

Seems a bit spish that the BBC have devoted the afternoon to this coverage. They've clearly been told more than we.

Anyone else think shes already died and they're waiting for everyone to get there to make the announcment?

Seen plenty of posts from supposed relatives of the royal guards and met officers that she has died.

Whether met coppers are told before any official announcement is questionable.

[TsarBomba]

Seen plenty of posts from supposed relatives of the royal guards and met officers that she has died.

Whether met coppers are told before any official announcement is questionable.

There is a force mobilisation underway currently. That’s all I know at the moment. I’m in work tonight so will know more then.

[Bosscat]

I think it's best to ignore comments you don't agree with on this thread. For once, let's show the site that we aren't a bunch of bickering misfits.

Excellent post BB and I agree with every word