Bibliogryphon 8,652 Posted September 9, 2016 Princess Anne cancels all engagements next week because of chest infection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Kettley 49 Posted October 13, 2016 Takes over the longest reigning monarch title after Bummy's death, yes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,455 Posted October 13, 2016 Takes over the longest reigning monarch title after Bummy's death, yes? That's what I understood, although I haven't seen any mention to that effect yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,119 Posted October 13, 2016 Takes over the longest reigning monarch title after Bummy's death, yes? That's what I understood, although I haven't seen any mention to that effect yet. Here you go: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/oct/13/queen-elizabeth-ii-is-longest-reigning-living-monarch-after-thai-kings-death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted October 13, 2016 You do have to wonder how much longer either her or Prince Philip can actually go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 20, 2016 Winding down on her charity work a bit more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-21/queen-elizabeth-to-step-back-from-charity-work/8137118 The gentle decline continues... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 20, 2016 Winding down on her charity work a bit more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-21/queen-elizabeth-to-step-back-from-charity-work/8137118 The gentle decline continues... One of the roles she is stepping down from is that of "Patron of Wimbledon": http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-queen-elizabeth-ii-wimbledon-20161220-story.html That would possibly leave Cliff Richard as the only queen there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,839 Posted December 21, 2016 Winding down on her charity work a bit more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-21/queen-elizabeth-to-step-back-from-charity-work/8137118 Diana did that, and look what happened to her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,760 Posted December 21, 2016 Queenie probably has enough common sense to wear a seatbelt, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted December 21, 2016 Not on long haul flights, they're out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 21, 2016 Winding down on her charity work a bit more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-21/queen-elizabeth-to-step-back-from-charity-work/8137118 Diana did that, and look what happened to her. Well, if you believe some conspiracy theorists, it was because she wanted to increase her charity work (think landmines...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,022 Posted December 21, 2016 Oh shit here we go.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,022 Posted December 21, 2016 Reported by the Palace as a "heavy cold" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathtreat23 182 Posted December 21, 2016 The duke of Edinburgh has got the same heavy cold apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,903 Posted December 21, 2016 If their was an American equivalent to this site and Kim,Caitlyn or Khloe had a heavy cold no way we would leave off a sick member of our Royal Family even if the health concerns were just cautionary. 100% should be on the list next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,046 Posted December 21, 2016 Would definitely round off 2016 in an appropriate manner - Bowie, Prince and Gabor die, Trump elected, Charles accedes to the throne. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,760 Posted December 21, 2016 In fairness, this is a hell of a cold thats going round. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,839 Posted December 21, 2016 In fairness, this is a hell of a cold thats going round. True. I think I had two colds in one recently. The first one, I threw everything I had at it and thought I had it crushed after two days. Then immediately a very different one took over, a nasty. Not quite fluey enough to keep me in bed, but it kept me at home. If that's the one they've got, then they certainly won't feel like travelling. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,760 Posted December 21, 2016 Aye, I'm recovering from one like that myself. I used to be great with colds, then I became a parent and my immune system got shot to all hell. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,228 Posted December 21, 2016 Would definitely round off 2016 in an appropriate manner - Bowie, Prince and Gabor die, Trump elected, Charles accedes to the throne.Yes, I thought exactly the same. What "better" way to close the year than the royal double whammy. Edit: I always liked Charles, I'm One of the few, I guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,760 Posted December 21, 2016 Charles would be a great boost to deadpools, given his support for homeopathy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,091 Posted December 21, 2016 Dear lord if the queen dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 21, 2016 Would definitely round off 2016 in an appropriate manner - Bowie, Prince and Gabor die, Trump elected, Charles accedes to the throne. Yes, from Prince to Queen! Seriously, I've had more or less the same thing that Toast describes above as have a lot of people here so the same cold is going around in Australia, too. It is a nasty, lingering one one but I don't think it'd knock even someone in their 90s that badly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,119 Posted December 21, 2016 Would definitely round off 2016 in an appropriate manner - Bowie, Prince and Gabor die, Trump elected, Charles accedes to the throne. Yes, from Prince to Queen! Seriously, I've had more or less the same thing that Toast describes above as have a lot of people here so the same cold is going around in Australia, too. It is a nasty, lingering one one but I don't think it'd knock even someone in their 90s that badly. I might have the same cold as the Queen too? I feel honored. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted December 21, 2016 Would definitely round off 2016 in an appropriate manner - Bowie, Prince and Gabor die, Trump elected, Charles accedes to the throne. Yes, from Prince to Queen! Seriously, I've had more or less the same thing that Toast describes above as have a lot of people here so the same cold is going around in Australia, too. It is a nasty, lingering one one but I don't think it'd knock even someone in their 90s that badly. I might have the same cold as the Queen too? I feel honored. Were you in sneezing distance of Liz over the past few days, or ferreting around in her bin full of snot rags? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
