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God Save Our Queen - Funeral will be Mon 19th September (p26)
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What a life she has lived. Hoping for some good news but all sounding a bit somber2
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If it is how it appears then I hope the family make it in time, aside from being Queen and an amazing servant to this country IMHO, she's also a mother, grandmother and great grandmother.7
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Blimey.SELR_addicks said:BBC One have suspended all regular programming until 6pm.
Didn't think that would happen until the moment if/when its announced she's passed.
A bit of a strange one for me until it is - them asking Nicholas Witchell for any updates for hours on end isn't going to add much, and it feels a bit crass having a sort of 'deadline day' waiting for news someone might die.
Afterwards, I'd expect nothing else, obviously.5 -
There was low black cloud of my view of London a little while before this announcement was made. It felt a bit depressing and ominous so I took a pic.I feel really sad at this news.
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NEW: Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are travelling to Balmoral Castle. They were supposed to be doing a charity event in London this evening.
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Yep. I am not really a royalist but I am crying at work. Very veey sad. You think I have only known the Queen from wgen I was born until today. History hapoening in front of our eyes. You knew it was coming but still hits yaHenry Irving said:4 -
Agreed, it feels a bit unnecessary at this stage.North Lower Neil said:
Blimey.SELR_addicks said:BBC One have suspended all regular programming until 6pm.
Didn't think that would happen until the moment if/when its announced she's passed.
A bit of a strange one for me until it is - them asking Nicholas Witchell for any updates for hours on end isn't going to add much, and it feels a bit crass having a sort of 'deadline day' waiting for news someone might die.
Afterwards, I'd expect nothing else, obviously.0 -
I'm a fan of the Queen if not the institution and for me this decision to cancel programs and wear black and all that to be really distasteful. Unfortunately we are in an age when everything has to be 24 hour news and reaction, even when there is nothing to say. Frankly it's verging on goulish, like they want to put a countdown clock on it or something. Thing is, journalists have been rehearsing for this for years and years and they have all got excited.2
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I suspect she probably already has.North Lower Neil said:
Blimey.SELR_addicks said:BBC One have suspended all regular programming until 6pm.
Didn't think that would happen until the moment if/when its announced she's passed.
A bit of a strange one for me until it is - them asking Nicholas Witchell for any updates for hours on end isn't going to add much, and it feels a bit crass having a sort of 'deadline day' waiting for news someone might die.
Afterwards, I'd expect nothing else, obviously.0 -
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she might already be deadkillerandflash said:
Agreed, it feels a bit unnecessary at this stage.North Lower Neil said:
Blimey.SELR_addicks said:BBC One have suspended all regular programming until 6pm.
Didn't think that would happen until the moment if/when its announced she's passed.
A bit of a strange one for me until it is - them asking Nicholas Witchell for any updates for hours on end isn't going to add much, and it feels a bit crass having a sort of 'deadline day' waiting for news someone might die.
Afterwards, I'd expect nothing else, obviously.0 -
BBC News all now in black as well. I really dont think there is long to go.Henry Irving said:0 -
Got feeling it's already happened. All reporters wearing black & special news coverage2
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I think she has already passed2
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Doesn’t look good. Won’t be entirely unexpected but will be awful when it happens. Would imagine no one one here has known anything but QE heading the Royal Family and she’s overseen the country through so many historic events. Makes you realise how long she’s been Queen when you see her welcoming Liz Truss when she did the same to Churchill.15
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Maybe. But I still think until it's announced it's a bit off.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
I suspect she probably already has.North Lower Neil said:
Blimey.SELR_addicks said:BBC One have suspended all regular programming until 6pm.
Didn't think that would happen until the moment if/when its announced she's passed.
A bit of a strange one for me until it is - them asking Nicholas Witchell for any updates for hours on end isn't going to add much, and it feels a bit crass having a sort of 'deadline day' waiting for news someone might die.
Afterwards, I'd expect nothing else, obviously.4 -
This is terribly sad news, I hope her family are able to be with her if these are her final hours.
My best wishes and thoughts are with our Royal Family.0 -
Sadly I think you are right and they will wait until all the key royals are there before announcing formally - otherwise why the blanket BBC coverage and all in blackRob said:I think she has already passed3 -
Sky News are now openly speaking and reporting that it doesnt look good and for everyone to prepare themselves.0
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Would imagine that’s spot on. As idiotic as journalists can be, for something that’s been being rehearsed for decades, don’t imagine they’d do any of this unless they were told something definitive. Would have expected an announcement first but Lord knows what goes on behind the scenes of all thisElthamaddick said:
Sadly I think you are right and they will wait until all the key royals are there before announcing formally - otherwise why the blanket BBC coverage and all in blackRob said:I think she has already passed1 -
I’m no monarchist but, if this is true, this is really awful news. Really hope she can pull through.Everything is so shit at the moment.1
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This certainly seems to be very serious indeed - my thoughts are with her and the Royal Family0
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_BridgeRossman92 said:
Would imagine that’s spot on. As idiotic as journalists can be, for something that’s been being rehearsed for decades, don’t imagine they’d do any of this unless they were told something definitive. Would have expected an announcement first but Lord knows what goes on behind the scenes of all thisElthamaddick said:
Sadly I think you are right and they will wait until all the key royals are there before announcing formally - otherwise why the blanket BBC coverage and all in blackRob said:I think she has already passed
Operation London Bridge above is the standard procedure - You'll notice that one of the actions is for the BBC to dress in black, once its happened - Of course because she's in Scotland; Operation Unicorn comes into effect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge#Operation_Unicorn
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Always been intrigued by the pageantry and protocol of it all because it truly would be one of the most important events in world historyForeverAddickted said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_BridgeRossman92 said:
Would imagine that’s spot on. As idiotic as journalists can be, for something that’s been being rehearsed for decades, don’t imagine they’d do any of this unless they were told something definitive. Would have expected an announcement first but Lord knows what goes on behind the scenes of all thisElthamaddick said:
Sadly I think you are right and they will wait until all the key royals are there before announcing formally - otherwise why the blanket BBC coverage and all in blackRob said:I think she has already passed
Operation London Bridge above is the standard procedure - You'll notice that one of the actions is for the BBC to dress in black, once its happened - Of course because she's in Scotland; Operation Unicorn comes into effect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge#Operation_Unicorn2 -
would it really be though? it might seem like that in the UK, but it's not going to have any real impact anywhere else. Not really going to have any impact here eitherRossman92 said:
Always been intrigued by the pageantry and protocol of it all because it truly would be one of the most important events in world historyForeverAddickted said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_BridgeRossman92 said:
Would imagine that’s spot on. As idiotic as journalists can be, for something that’s been being rehearsed for decades, don’t imagine they’d do any of this unless they were told something definitive. Would have expected an announcement first but Lord knows what goes on behind the scenes of all thisElthamaddick said:
Sadly I think you are right and they will wait until all the key royals are there before announcing formally - otherwise why the blanket BBC coverage and all in blackRob said:I think she has already passed
Operation London Bridge above is the standard procedure - You'll notice that one of the actions is for the BBC to dress in black, once its happened - Of course because she's in Scotland; Operation Unicorn comes into effect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge#Operation_Unicorn2 -
I think Ross is in the US…jacob_CAFC said:
would it really be though? it might seem like that in the UK, but it's not going to have any real impact anywhere else. Not really going to have any impact here eitherRossman92 said:
Always been intrigued by the pageantry and protocol of it all because it truly would be one of the most important events in world historyForeverAddickted said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_BridgeRossman92 said:
Would imagine that’s spot on. As idiotic as journalists can be, for something that’s been being rehearsed for decades, don’t imagine they’d do any of this unless they were told something definitive. Would have expected an announcement first but Lord knows what goes on behind the scenes of all thisElthamaddick said:
Sadly I think you are right and they will wait until all the key royals are there before announcing formally - otherwise why the blanket BBC coverage and all in blackRob said:I think she has already passed
Operation London Bridge above is the standard procedure - You'll notice that one of the actions is for the BBC to dress in black, once its happened - Of course because she's in Scotland; Operation Unicorn comes into effect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge#Operation_Unicorn2 -
Couple of Commonwealth Countries maybe;jacob_CAFC said:
would it really be though? it might seem like that in the UK, but it's not going to have any real impact anywhere else. Not really going to have any impact here eitherRossman92 said:
Always been intrigued by the pageantry and protocol of it all because it truly would be one of the most important events in world historyForeverAddickted said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_BridgeRossman92 said:
Would imagine that’s spot on. As idiotic as journalists can be, for something that’s been being rehearsed for decades, don’t imagine they’d do any of this unless they were told something definitive. Would have expected an announcement first but Lord knows what goes on behind the scenes of all thisElthamaddick said:
Sadly I think you are right and they will wait until all the key royals are there before announcing formally - otherwise why the blanket BBC coverage and all in blackRob said:I think she has already passed
Operation London Bridge above is the standard procedure - You'll notice that one of the actions is for the BBC to dress in black, once its happened - Of course because she's in Scotland; Operation Unicorn comes into effect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge#Operation_Unicorn
Australia... Canada... New Zealand all have plans in place for when it happens0 -
I think you will be surprised (unless of course you won't be surprised but here for the sport).jacob_CAFC said:
would it really be though? it might seem like that in the UK, but it's not going to have any real impact anywhere else. Not really going to have any impact here eitherRossman92 said:
Always been intrigued by the pageantry and protocol of it all because it truly would be one of the most important events in world historyForeverAddickted said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_BridgeRossman92 said:
Would imagine that’s spot on. As idiotic as journalists can be, for something that’s been being rehearsed for decades, don’t imagine they’d do any of this unless they were told something definitive. Would have expected an announcement first but Lord knows what goes on behind the scenes of all thisElthamaddick said:
Sadly I think you are right and they will wait until all the key royals are there before announcing formally - otherwise why the blanket BBC coverage and all in blackRob said:I think she has already passed
Operation London Bridge above is the standard procedure - You'll notice that one of the actions is for the BBC to dress in black, once its happened - Of course because she's in Scotland; Operation Unicorn comes into effect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge#Operation_Unicorn2
