Philheybrookbay1 247 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, YouOnlyDieOnce said: She passed away at 16:50 this afternoon. My cousin's wife is getting the final touches to the 6pm bulletin ready. Her colleague, Huw Edwards is in bits apparently. Sounds fine on BBC1 apprently….. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklv 41 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Elvis is alive! said: So your saying that the monarchy are the Kardashians of Britain? Stop being a prick. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,684 Posted September 8, 2022 As the resident karaokeist, I’ve sung a magnificent version of The Queen Is Dead, complete with Cicely Courtneidge intro. Will that do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 892 Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, YouOnlyDieOnce said: She passed away at 16:50 this afternoon. My cousin's wife is getting the final touches to the 6pm bulletin ready. Her colleague, Huw Edwards is in bits apparently. Don't shoot the messenger, it's chaos in the BBC Cardiff office right now. Headless chickens everywhere. I guess we'll find out in 20 mins or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 We'll need a new National anthem, I personally like "Land of Hope and Glory", as it'll also suffice if we become a republic tomorrow ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roaming_comrade 471 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, YouOnlyDieOnce said: We'll need a new National anthem, I personally like "Land of Hope and Glory", as it'll also suffice if we become a republic tomorrow ;-) How about "God save the State" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, roaming_comrade said: How about "God save the State" Not sure TBH, what if we become atheists also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted September 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Elvis is alive! said: Now I don't want anybody to send me nasty texts. I am just asking a question with no pretense about it. As an American man asking a British citizen. What does the Queen ever done for you? What has the MOnarchy acheived in the last 100 years? Asking for a friend. Less damage than Presidents have done for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklv 41 Posted September 8, 2022 No new announcements from any official source, so I assume nothing has changed. No tears evident on the faces of princes in the car, so I assume HM is still living. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, marklv said: No new announcements from any official source, so I assume nothing has changed. No tears evident on the faces of princes in the car, so I assume HM is still living. They're probably looking forward to her will being read out, not to mention Charles getting a proper job at last! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklv 41 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, YouOnlyDieOnce said: They're probably looking forward to her will being read out, not to mention Charles getting a proper job at last! As they are already rich I doubt they care much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,574 Posted September 8, 2022 On Tumblr: 1 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voice of Reason 12 Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, YouOnlyDieOnce said: Not sure TBH, what if we become atheists also. If they ever changed the National Anthem, any words would displease somebody or other, perhaps we would follow the example of the Spanish and have an anthem that is just music without words, my suggestion would be Nimrod by Sir Edward Elgar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis is alive! 75 Posted September 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, Windsor said: Less damage than Presidents have done for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khthonia 101 Posted September 8, 2022 Just a question don't hate, cant comfortable and resting not be another way that she had died? even if she did pass away yesterday and waiting for all family to arrive to pay respect etc? I would be comfortable and resting if I had left this world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklv 41 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Voice of Reason said: If they ever changed the National Anthem, any words would displease somebody or other, perhaps we would follow the example of the Spanish and have an anthem that is just music without words, my suggestion would be Nimrod by Sir Edward Elgar. The second anthem is from Pomp & Circumstance March no.1, commonly known as 'Land of Hope and Glory'. But I don't think the national anthem would be changed other than replacing 'queen' with 'king'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklv 41 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Elvis is alive! said: Presidents are not rulers Yes they are. Presidents govern, they rule, a constitutional monarch reigns, and reigns only. The elected government rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,309 Posted September 8, 2022 I reckon she has either had a stroke or is in acute heart failure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted September 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, marklv said: The second anthem is from Pomp & Circumstance March no.1, commonly known as 'Land of Hope and Glory'. But I don't think the national anthem would be changed other than replacing 'queen' with 'king'. Well considering it used to be "King" until 1952, when it was changed to "Queen" it's hardly much of a stretch to change it back again. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SovietJohnny 93 Posted September 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said: If they ever changed the National Anthem, any words would displease somebody or other, perhaps we would follow the example of the Spanish and have an anthem that is just music without words, my suggestion would be Nimrod by Sir Edward Elgar. A piece based on a commoner, Augustus Jaegar (Elgar’s publisher) Can see Augustus’s family being dead chuffed with that. Not sure how the Windsors will take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insane 349 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Sean said: I reckon she has either had a stroke or is in acute heart failure. I agree with the stroke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 Oh... she's still hanging on then. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insane 349 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, YouOnlyDieOnce said: Oh... she's still hanging on then. Might be later in the hour if not she’s still alive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted September 8, 2022 Since she's missed the 6 o'clock news today, do we have to wait until the 6 o'clock news tomorrow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
