Queen Elizabeth II has passed away - keep posts civil and respectful

[Merlin5]

What a massive loss it'll be when the Queen goes. Globally, everyone thinks just of the iconic image of the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Even with a King, it won't be the same anymore.

 

[Alice In Wonderland]

It doesn't look good for her.

The news is saying that Prince William is on his way to her.

 

[beachBOYken]

The concerning thing about this is the palace has made a statement.

Given issues with her health are usually kept private, that kind of statement seems to be against the grain, and potentially setting the country up for more dire news.

I thought they have made these kind of statements before.

 

[chrismscotland]

Sky reporting that Charles & Camilla & William are going to Balmoral, doesn't sound great.
If Harry appears then you know its bad...

 

[chrismscotland]

I thought they have made these kind of statements before.

They always did for Phillip

 

[glenimp617]

Our poor old country has been through it these last few years

Can we all go back 10 years please

 

[kindai]

I thought they have made these kind of statements before.

They always did for Phillip

But wernt those statements made because he was seen / in hospital. Not while behind closed doors.

 

[rare]

The Queen has been incredible. Even at this stage of her life, handling the role with such grace. I think a lot of people, even those who aren’t monarchists as such, will feel quite sad at the loss when the inevitable happens.

 

[glenimp617]

I was thinking this morning she wouldn't see Christmas, then the weekend, but now I'm wondering if she'll see tomorrow

 

[rare]

Our poor old country has been through it these last few years

Can we all go back 10 years please

The Olympics was such a highlight. Feels like everything has gone downhill since.

 

[beachBOYken]

But wernt those statements made because he was seen / in hospital. Not while behind closed doors.

But she has missed engagements, so people are concerned, thus the official statement.
Even so not looking good.

 

[glenimp617]

The Olympics was such a highlight. Feels like everything has gone downhill since.

I loved the Olympics and the platinum jubilee. Just love all that stuff. Nice to see the country come together to enjoy something.

Jeez, I even enjoyed Harrys wedding.

 

[chrismscotland]

But wernt those statements made because he was seen / in hospital. Not while behind closed doors.

Mainly at the end yes, but there were occasional statements about his health when he was at "home", probably to stop rumours.
That said I suspect we're being softened up for the end coming, she didn't look great on Tue.

 

[ic1male]

I was thinking this morning she wouldn't see Christmas, then the weekend, but now I'm wondering if she'll see tomorrow

Crikey, I didn’t think it was that bad.

 

[chrismscotland]

Put it this way, I don't think we'll get a statement saying "She's at death's door" - its much more likely to be this kind of blander statement and then a sudden announcement as per the protocol's etc which have long been planned.

 

[Thekwango]

William is more in touch with the people, and I guess it depends on how you view the monachy in the 21st Century. I support them mainly because they still give us a bit of culture. I mean other than Zone 1, Windsor, Eton etc etc where else do you see the flag flying apart from during things like the jubilees and weddings.

come on over to norn iron, plenty of them flying in certain areas over here.

 

[glenimp617]

come on over to norn iron, plenty of them flying in certain areas over here.

Would love to mate

 

[Sankari]

I just read the BBC article on this. It's not looking good.

I thought there was something wrong when she pulled out of the privy council meeting, I think yesterday. If shes not able to do that then I thought something is very wrong.

Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral

Prince Charles is there with his son Prince William and other senior royals.

www.bbc.co.uk

Yikes, that does not bode well.

 

[imtoooldforthis]

Don’t care at all about royalty but will always have respect for anyone who is 96 and still trying to do public events !

 

[antijoke]

BBC reporting that notes were passed to PM and deputy labour leader and the mood clearly changed when what was happening became clear, I think it’s only a matter of time sadly.

Get Charles there etc and then when it happens an amount can be made