Death Duke 100 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, YouOnlyDieOnce said: What's to stop him for passing the baton straight to William? I'd be wanting an even more cushy life I was in my 70s, especially with that old nag to feed and muck-out also! Charles has waited for this moment for his entire life. He isn't going to give it all up now 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted September 8, 2022 I'm not sure Charles is ready yet. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 I wonder if my local pub will be packed tonight? The BBC news at 10 could break all ratings records. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 902 Posted September 8, 2022 70 years since the last monarch's death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklv 41 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, YouOnlyDieOnce said: I wonder if my local pub will be packed tonight? The BBC news at 10, could break all ratings records. Only if she has passed by then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, gcreptile said: I'm not sure Charles is ready yet. Perhaps he may be stuck on the toilet when it happens? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SovietJohnny 95 Posted September 8, 2022 New Monarch and a new Prime Minister in the same week. Has this ever happened before??? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roaming_comrade 471 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, SovietJohnny said: New Monarch and a new Prime Minister in the same week. Has this ever happened before??? probably, back when the King appointed a new prime minister after ascending to the throne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, marklv said: Only if she has passed by then. It'll probably happen just before to save the inconvenience and expense of a multi-network newsflash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,629 Posted September 8, 2022 Lots of frantic cars coming and going on BBC stream 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,046 Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, SovietJohnny said: New Monarch and a new Prime Minister in the same week. Has this ever happened before??? Closest I can see is William IV acceded in June 1830, then Charles Grey became PM in November 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khthonia 101 Posted September 8, 2022 Was just talking to my plasterer about this news and he said his mate actually works for security surrounding the queen and that last week he was on the phone all day and said I should be getting paid for all this. The man supposedly said that it will be absolute mayhem next week, I guess he knew even something back then the full story he did not share with his friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted September 8, 2022 28 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said: If she dies tonight, Charles will immediately become King. There won't be time for any public debate. The republicans have missed the boat for probably the next five years barring violent public uprising and overthrow of the political order 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openviews 334 Posted September 8, 2022 Almost 25 years to the day where William and Harry were both at Balmoral finding out that their mother passed away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis is alive! 76 Posted September 8, 2022 Yes, he should pass the septor to William who should immediatly smash it and end the hipocricy that is a monarch! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,145 Posted September 8, 2022 25 minutes ago, gcreptile said: I'm not sure Charles is ready yet. Strange to think of someone aged 73 taking on their first proper job! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklv 41 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Dead Wait said: Strange to think of someone aged 73 taking on their first proper job! He'll be 74 in November. I can't imagine that he will carry on until 95 or whatever - I reckon he'll abdicate after 10-12 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Elvis is alive! said: Yes, he should pass the septor to William who should immediatly smash it and end the hipocricy that is a monarch! Where's Oliver Cromwell when you need him? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted September 8, 2022 I don't really have anything to add that hasn't already been said, but I'm impressed at how the DL servers are holding up so far 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis is alive! 76 Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dead Wait said: Strange to think of someone aged 73 taking on their first proper job! He was in the Royal Navy. Thats LIKE a proper job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, marklv said: He'll be 74 in November. I can't imagine that he will carry on until 95 or whatever - I reckon he'll abdicate after 10-12 years. Perhaps he'll abdicate over dinner tomorrow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstar 295 Posted September 8, 2022 If she passes away, it may be one of the most massive events of this century. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, When The said: If she passes away, it may be one of the most massive events of this century. Up there with Sandy walking out of Big Brother 3, definitely. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklv 41 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, When The said: If she passes away, it may be one of the most massive events of this century. It depends on how you define it. Ultimately it's just the death of an old lady, nothing more. The issue is that people in this country venerate the monarchy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 902 Posted September 8, 2022 7 members of the Royal Household should be landing at Aberdeen Airport within 10 mins or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
