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

[iMacMart]

Pallbearers look hot .....and nervous .....as I would be I guess

 

[Kenai]

You're possibly right but the wording is always tricky. They are saying you are not entitled to TIME OFF, i.e. the day itself (lol @ Centre Parcs) but you may be entitled to the extra day.

I'd be quitting if my employer said I wasn't getting the day, but not too upset if I still had to work.

Again from Gov.UK

If an individual will have to work on the day of the funeral – can they take an additional day’s holiday another day?​

This is a matter for discussion between you and your employer.

To me this seems fairly clear there's no additional statutory entitlement, whether on the day or another day in lieu.

I think plenty of employers will be tight about it if it's at their discretion.

 

[Cosimo]

A truly majestic lying place for a great monarch as her journey gets closer to the end.

 

[Mr Jack]

You're possibly right but the wording is always tricky. They are saying you are not entitled to TIME OFF, i.e. the day itself (lol @ Centre Parcs) but you may be entitled to the extra day.

UK law doesn't require bank holidays to be given off, or time in lieu, but rather gives a specific number of days a year. Most employees that work normal hours (i.e. Mon-Fri 9-5 or similar) have an entitlement to "bank holidays" in their contracts and then a number of days on top of that to be taken as and when; but shops, pubs, medical, 24hr support line, and all the other employers that works shifts usually specify either a number of days (which includes bank holidays) or a number of days + days in lieu of bank holidays. What people get will depend on what their contracts say and the kindness of their employers.

 

[Robbo]

Who’s the big fella right in front of Andrew, directly behind the carriage? I would have thought the king would be in that position.

The Garrison Sergeant Major of the Coldstream Guards - Andrew Stokes.

 

[Trusty]

is that coffin straight? Doesn't look it

 

[Mr Jack]

is that coffin straight? Doesn't look it

That's due to the foreshortening effect of the zoom lens used.

 

[Trusty]

That's due to the foreshortening effect of the zoom lens used.

Ahh ok, good. Because that would have wound me up..

 

[Andrew_McP]

Past Cenotaph
One final time
Through sanded streets
To Big Ben's chime
Entering that hallowed hall
Drawn by history's
Clarion call

Flesh and blood
Mother and kin
Laid in state
Thy watch begin
No more to see
But to be seen
No more to rule
But still... our Queen

 

[Bassmansam]

What did she die of?

 

[Penfold101]

What did she die of?

TMB.

 

[diamount]

What did she die of?

Cardiovasular disease, judging by her hands bless her

 

[Minusorange]

What did she die of?

Being 96 years old

 

[ic1male]

For anyone who can't get to London to pay respects.

BBC streaming Queen Elizabeth II lying in state

The global stream is for those wanting to pay their respects but who are unable to travel to London.

www.bbc.co.uk

Going to put this on later tonight and stand there for 20 minutes in my own mini vigil.

 

[Slam62]

Being 96 years old

My dad died at the same age, I think the death certificate said 'frailty '

 

[Minusorange]

My dad died at the same age, I think the death certificate said 'frailty '

When you reach that age I don't think the specific cause matters as there's so many things that can kill you because of your age and your body slowly failing you

 

[Kanpai]

I honestly don't know why people would bother waiting but at the same time I think it's quite nice. I'd prefer to stay at home but then I'm an incel.

Those who got a view last night and during the journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall took the best approach IMO.

 

[Cosimo]

The queue is now at Southwark Bridge.

 

[Robbo]

The queue is now at Southwark Bridge.

Approximately 1.8 miles apparently.

 

[CapitalOne]

#mournhub made me chuckle