TQR 14,395 Posted July 20, 2021 37 minutes ago, Toast said: Nah. I think she would have just said No anyway. She wouldn't need any help from the likes of Scummings. Because she’s got such a record of rejecting what the PM has to say? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted July 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, The Quim Reaper said: Because she’s got such a record of rejecting what the PM has to say? Because there is a pandemic of a highly infectious disease and she was seeing nobody in person outside her own household bubble. The Queen has a damn sight more common sense than Alexander Johnson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,395 Posted July 20, 2021 44 minutes ago, Toast said: The Queen has a damn sight more common sense than Alexander Johnson. I don’t doubt that for a second, but only because everyone has more common sense than Johnson. I just find it hard to believe she’d have told him to fuck off, particularly when you look at the number of times she should’ve done already; look how many times he’s lied to her (the prorogation of Parliament being just one example that springs to mind) and there’s no evidence of her showing any awareness of this whatsoever, leave alone giving even the slightest shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted July 20, 2021 31 minutes ago, The Quim Reaper said: I don’t doubt that for a second, but only because everyone has more common sense than Johnson. I just find it hard to believe she’d have told him to fuck off, particularly when you look at the number of times she should’ve done already; look how many times he’s lied to her (the prorogation of Parliament being just one example that springs to mind) and there’s no evidence of her showing any awareness of this whatsoever, leave alone giving even the slightest shit. I'm sure she didn't tell him to fuck off, not in those words anyway. He would just have been told that personal visits were not possible and that he would have to make do with Zoom or Skype or whatever. Quite simply, the Queen was shielding because she's over 90, just like thousands of other vulnerable people all over the country. There's no reason at all why the Queen would have made an exception, and no reason for Scumming to take any credit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain. Furzer 1 Posted August 6, 2021 Long live the queen 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted September 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Bentrovato said: Holy shit! That's amazing. A £5 saving when you shop at sports direct. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted September 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Holy shit! That's amazing. A £5 saving when you shop at sports direct. Save the nation. Buy some flowers for your............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 7, 2021 So, if Dicky Arbiter thinks that leak of the funeral plans is "disrespectful and grubby" has anyone told him about this thread? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 282 Posted September 7, 2021 Perhaps there's a reason why they've been leaked at this time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted September 7, 2021 46 minutes ago, JQW said: Perhaps there's a reason why they've been leaked at this time. I doubt it.The Queen seems pretty healthy for a 95 year old.If she does have a serious health problem I doubt she would disclose it to anyone outside the immediate family unless it was obvious which it isn't . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted September 13, 2021 I've not looked at the details of this leak but is there anything much different to the Operation London Bridge plans that have been circulating for a decade? Or is there more specific detail included? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,466 Posted September 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: I've not looked at the details of this leak but is there anything much different to the Operation London Bridge plans that have been circulating for a decade? Or is there more specific detail included? Given the newspaper source raging is Dickie Arbiter, it's probably the plans from the 1960s... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted September 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: I've not looked at the details of this leak but is there anything much different to the Operation London Bridge plans that have been circulating for a decade? Or is there more specific detail included? Surely it is best to know that there is a plan and that they are just hoping the Archbishop of Canterbury won't have booked a fortnight in Ibiza or that its not a black bin week collection in Windsor 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted September 13, 2021 23 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Surely it is best to know that there is a plan and that they are just hoping the Archbishop of Canterbury won't have booked a fortnight in Ibiza or that its not a black bin week collection in Windsor But black bins would at least be appropriate. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,615 Posted September 13, 2021 44 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: I've not looked at the details of this leak but is there anything much different to the Operation London Bridge plans that have been circulating for a decade? Or is there more specific detail included? Just my thoughts and other members maybe disagree… As already stated, nuch new in there. It’s the same basic plans that have been known for ages now but I imagine they will be subject to change depending on the circumstances. A LOT changed with Philip’s death owing to the pandemic. The only thing I can add is Her Majesty wants to die at Balmoral in Scotland, it being her most personal residence. I’d like to hear from @Windsor on this one… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted September 14, 2021 Weirdly impersonal voice to that Daily Express story. Where were the funeral details published, and when? Did the widespread anger actually erupt among people, or did it just blow up like spontaneous combustion when the spark of fury came out of nowhere? Who does Dickie Arbiter think should sack somebody? Is he still the Queen's official spokesman at 81, or is he just a rentaquote that they phone up when they've got absolutely no real sources? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted September 15, 2021 On 13/09/2021 at 17:17, Ulitzer95 said: Just my thoughts and other members maybe disagree… As already stated, nuch new in there. It’s the same basic plans that have been known for ages now but I imagine they will be subject to change depending on the circumstances. A LOT changed with Philip’s death owing to the pandemic. The only thing I can add is Her Majesty wants to die at Balmoral in Scotland, it being her most personal residence. I’d like to hear from @Windsor on this one… Other than not dying at all, I think she would prefer to die at Windsor. She spent the war years there, had a chance to put her mark on it after the fire of 1992 and it is of course where the Duke died. Regarding the leaking of her funeral plans, they are all the bloody same anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted September 15, 2021 On 13/09/2021 at 17:17, Ulitzer95 said: The only thing I can add is Her Majesty wants to die at Balmoral in Scotland, it being her most personal residence. 1 hour ago, Windsor said: Other than not dying at all, I think she would prefer to die at Windsor. She spent the war years there, had a chance to put her mark on it after the fire of 1992 and it is of course where the Duke died. After the fire she definitely referred to Windsor Castle as her "home", in contrast to the other royal residences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted October 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: Looks frailer than usual imo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted October 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: Looks frailer than usual imo Yeah she's really gone downhill since this photo. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, ladyfiona said: Looks like she means business with that baton. Watch out, Harry. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted October 12, 2021 Well, my mother just sent the walking stick photos in our chat group and thinks that she has declined lot. Let's see if it's indeed the beginning of the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites