Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted June 1, 2022 Seeing as tomorrow is the Jubilee, a topical list to dump here. Every MP, peer, and baronet who is older than Her Majesty. Plus I've also thrown in a few knights and dames for good measure, though compiling a complete list of those would be almost impossible. Hereditary peers Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 21st Baron Saye and Sele (b. 22 Sep 1920) Andrew Douglas Alexander Thomas Bruce, 11th Earl of Elgin and 15th Earl of Kincardine (b. 17 Feb 1924) John de Grey, 9th Baron Walsingham (b. 21 Feb 1925) John Loder, 3rd Baron Wakehurst (b. 23 Sep 1925) Michael Brudenell-Bruce, 8th Marquess of Ailesbury (b. 31 Mar 1926) Baronets Sir Humphrey Moon, presumed 7th Baronet (b. 9 Oct 1919) Sir John Conant, 2nd Baronet (b. 24 Apr 1923) Sir Peter Mills, 3rd Baronet (b. 9 Jul 1924) revealed on 27/10/22 that he died in June 2021! Sir Benjamin Brodie, presumed 5th Baronet (b. 29 May 1925) revealed on 07/05/23 that he died in Jan 2021! Life peers Tony Christopher, Baron Christopher (b. 23 Apr 1925) Doug Hoyle, Baron Hoyle (b. 17 Feb 1926) MPs Sir Patrick Duffy (b. 17 Jun 1920) Labour Ben Ford (b. 1 Apr 1925) Labour revealed in 2024 that he died in April 2022! Doug Hoyle, Baron Hoyle (b. 17 Feb 1926) Labour Some additional knights/dames... Sir Lloyd Geering (b. 26 Feb 1918) New Zealand theologian Dame Frances Campbell-Preston (b. 2 Sep 1918) Lady-in-waiting to the Queen Mother Sir Anthony Epstein (b. 18 May 1921) co-discoverer of the Epstein-Barr virus Sir Simon Towneley (b. 14 Dec 1921) author and brother of Sir Peregrine Worsthorne Sir Sydney Kentridge (b. 5 Nov 1922) South African lawyer Sir Francis Graham-Smith (b. 25 Apr 1923) Astronomer Royal, 1982–1990 Sir Mervyn Brown (b. 24 Sep 1923) diplomat and historian Sir James Hennessy (b. 26 Sep 1923) Chief Inspector of Prisons, 1982–1987 Sir Simon Bland (b. 4 Dec 1923) soldier and courtier Sir Bryan Thwaites (b. 6 Dec 1923) mathematician Sir Patrick Sergeant (b. 17 Mar 1924) investor and businessman Sir Meuric Rees (b. Mar 1924) farmer and businessman Sir Thomas Baird (b. 17 May 1924) Royal Navy Vice-Admiral Sir Eric Neal (b. 3 Jun 1924) Governor of South Australia, 1996–2001 Sir Peter Marshall (b. 30 Jul 1924) diplomat Sir Stephen Brown (b. 3 Oct 1924) judge Sir David Butler (b. 17 Oct 1924) psephologist Sir Roy Augier (b. 17 Dec 1924) academic Sir Peter Hirsch (b. 16 Jan 1925) materials scientist Sir Bom Gillies (b. 14 Feb 1925) last survivor of the Maori Battalion from WWII Sir Peter Baxendell (b. 28 Feb 1925) petroleum engineer Sir Oscar De Ville (b. 11 Apr 1925) businessman Sir Anthony Mason (b. 21 Apr 1925) Chief Justice of Australia, 1987–1995 Sir Jack Petchey (b. 19 Jul 1925) businessman and philanthropist Dame Angela Lansbury (b. 16 Oct 1925) actress Sir Desmond Lorimer (b. 20 Oct 1925) banker Sir Paul Fox (b. 27 Oct 1925) Controller of BBC1, 1967–1973 Sir Sydney Samuelson (b. 7 Dec 1925) film director and cinematographer Sir Paul Girolami (b. 25 Jan 1926) businessman Sir Donald Insall (b. 7 Feb 1926) architect and author Sir Francis McWilliams (b. 8 Feb 1926) engineer and Lord Mayor of London, 1992–1993 Sir Max Williams (b. 18 Feb 1926) lawyer If anyone knows of anymore knights/dames, please say and I'll add to the list. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted June 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Seeing as tomorrow is the Jubilee It's interesting that tomorrow is the Jubilee. The Queen actually became Queen by virtue of her father dying on 6th February 1952. Her Coronation was on 2nd June 1953. So tomorrow is 69 years since her Coronation or 70 years, 117 days since she became monarch by virtue of being the next heir to the throne. So what is the relevance of 2nd June 2022 or what happened on 2nd June 1952 that makes tomorrow the Platinum Jubilee day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted June 1, 2022 It's during half-term so the kids don't get any extra time off. They're basically creating a whole generation of republicans. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted June 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Grim Up North said: It's interesting that tomorrow is the Jubilee. The Queen actually became Queen by virtue of her father dying on 6th February 1952. Her Coronation was on 2nd June 1953. So tomorrow is 69 years since her Coronation or 70 years, 117 days since she became monarch by virtue of being the next heir to the throne. So what is the relevance of 2nd June 2022 or what happened on 2nd June 1952 that makes tomorrow the Platinum Jubilee day? I believe it was so they could move the end of May bank holiday to the start of June in order to produce a four day weekend, which makes more sense. Also, can't celebrate a Jubilee in winter! You need to factor in British weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted June 1, 2022 It's no half-term north of the border. (Although, I'll be working from home with a chatterbox asking 10000 questions, so swings and roundabouts!) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted June 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Grim Up North said: It's interesting that tomorrow is the Jubilee. The Queen actually became Queen by virtue of her father dying on 6th February 1952. Her Coronation was on 2nd June 1953. So tomorrow is 69 years since her Coronation or 70 years, 117 days since she became monarch by virtue of being the next heir to the throne. So what is the relevance of 2nd June 2022 or what happened on 2nd June 1952 that makes tomorrow the Platinum Jubilee day? It would not be appropriate to celebrate on the anniversary of the accession, because it is also the anniversary of the death of the previous monarch - usually a parent of the incumbent. As mentioned, it needs to be in the summer because of the weather, so the date of the Coronation is quite fitting in this case. Unfortunately the beginning of June tends to be rainy. June Monsoon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted June 1, 2022 36 minutes ago, Grim Up North said: It's interesting that tomorrow is the Jubilee. The Queen actually became Queen by virtue of her father dying on 6th February 1952. Her Coronation was on 2nd June 1953. So tomorrow is 69 years since her Coronation or 70 years, 117 days since she became monarch by virtue of being the next heir to the throne. So what is the relevance of 2nd June 2022 or what happened on 2nd June 1952 that makes tomorrow the Platinum Jubilee day? Its the bloody yanks - 6 Feb in UK is 2-6 in yankeeland, and 2 June is 6-2, hence the confusion. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted June 1, 2022 This is going to irritate a lot of you, but the first day of Summer is 21st of June. I take no notice of weather forecasters changing it June 1st,just to make their job easier to explain the seasons. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted June 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Grim Up North said: It's interesting that tomorrow is the Jubilee. The Queen actually became Queen by virtue of her father dying on 6th February 1952. Her Coronation was on 2nd June 1953. So tomorrow is 69 years since her Coronation or 70 years, 117 days since she became monarch by virtue of being the next heir to the throne. So what is the relevance of 2nd June 2022 or what happened on 2nd June 1952 that makes tomorrow the Platinum Jubilee day? The date has no significance. A 4 or 5 day bank holiday weekend in February would be shite though. There's a 1/5000 chance it might not rain in June. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 1, 2022 BBC have given a further heads up on who to expect in the form guide that is the balcony picture tomorrow (has it actually been confirmed the Queen is attending Trooping the Colour tomorrow? She's been out and about more recently so I'm assuming it's likely, but I thought confirmations would be coming on the day?) 17 expected to appear: 1. HM The Queen 2 and 3. Prince Charles and Camilla 4 and 5. Prince William and Kate 6. Prince George 7. Princess Charlotte 8 and 9. Princess Anne and Tim 10 and 11. Prince Edward and Sophie 12. Lady Louise 13. James, Viscount Severn Perhaps of more interest to the likes to us: 14 and 15. Duke and Duchess of Gloucester 16. Duke of Kent 17. Princess Alexandra https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61469632 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 1, 2022 Also a new portrait released of the cancer-riddled girl on her deathbed. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted June 2, 2022 8 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: BBC have given a further heads up on who to expect in the form guide that is the balcony picture tomorrow (has it actually been confirmed the Queen is attending Trooping the Colour tomorrow? She's been out and about more recently so I'm assuming it's likely, but I thought confirmations would be coming on the day?) 17 expected to appear: 1. HM The Queen 2 and 3. Prince Charles and Camilla 4 and 5. Prince William and Kate 6. Prince George 7. Princess Charlotte 8 and 9. Princess Anne and Tim 10 and 11. Prince Edward and Sophie 12. Lady Louise 13. James, Viscount Severn Perhaps of more interest to the likes to us: 14 and 15. Duke and Duchess of Gloucester 16. Duke of Kent 17. Princess Alexandra https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61469632 Did the BBC forget that the Cambridges have another sprog, or has Prince Louis left for a life in California too? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philheybrookbay1 247 Posted June 2, 2022 24 minutes ago, Windsor said: Did the BBC forget that the Cambridges have another sprog, or has Prince Louis left for a life in California too? He’s the new face of Goop…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philheybrookbay1 247 Posted June 2, 2022 Incredible to think I just about remember the Silver Jubilee in 1977. We had a street party where the entertainment was a man with a beard playing an organ in the street. Now 45 years later I have a partner with beard in my bedroom wanting to play with my organ. What goes around comes around. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted June 2, 2022 The tendency for jubilees to be staged in the summer months also applies to coronations of course. Recently the monarchs have obligingly died at the beginning of the year allowing 15 months or so to plan for the coronation the following year (George VI was simply given the date originally allotted to his brother). But Charles is screwed if the Queen goes in say, November. It would only allow a few months for his coronation to be organised - you'd think it would have to be August at the latest. No way would he wait until the following year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted June 2, 2022 Let's have a flag count. I live on an estate of 63 houses and after a quick walk around the total is one Union Jack and no bunting whatsoever. Also no street parties planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted June 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Windsor said: Did the BBC forget that the Cambridges have another sprog, or has Prince Louis left for a life in California too? Yes, what's going on with Louis? He's been missing on the last few occasions. Here he is on the balcony in 2019, held by William. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, Toast said: Yes, what's going on with Louis? He's been missing on the last few occasions. Here he is on the balcony in 2019, held by William. He's in the carriage to and from Trooping the Colour, so I assume he's going to be on the balcony. But that makes 18 by my count (I missed him off the list as without him it made the expected 17 and he seemed the most obvious omission of the possible guests). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 2, 2022 Going on to the balcony with the Duke of Kent I'd put money on him going before her 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted June 2, 2022 The Queen looks very well today. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 2, 2022 On 14/11/2021 at 22:59, The Old Crem said: It’s funny how on here people correctly guess based on the tiniest evidence that someone is seriously ill yet here there is lots of evidence and everyone thinks she is still in excellent health. 13 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: The Queen looks very well today. An incredible recovery you'd have to say... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 2, 2022 Not attending the Thanksgiving service tomorrow after experiencing some discomfort today statement by Buckingham Palace That'll be the Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer then......... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted June 2, 2022 23 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Not attending the Thanksgiving service tomorrow after experiencing some discomfort today statement by Buckingham Palacr That'll be the Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer then......... It’d an odd illness she has. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,387 Posted June 2, 2022 She can’t be bollocksed for any more of this. That is all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 2, 2022 23 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: It’d an odd illness she has. It's not an illness, it's an ailment. She's got mobility problems, most probably back-related. She's clearly still sharp, but her body is playing up, as it often does at 96-years-old. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
