Stogiagio 41 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Windsor said: The Commonwealth leaders need to be informed before it is announced. They are worthless, actually. Don't believe this stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Stogiagio said: Are you implying something?? What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted September 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Philheybrookbay1 said: Depends. King George V died at 11pm ish so it could hit the morning Times rather than tabloids. Having been given a shot of morphine to see him off. Doubtful they'd do that now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iliadpi 23 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Voice of Reason said: There will be one day off for her State Funeral and another for Charles III's Coronation sometime later. I think he will go with George VII. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stogiagio 41 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, TQR said: What do you think? Yeah. That's really possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openviews 332 Posted September 8, 2022 Massive decline since she had tea with Paddington. Was he fully tested? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,880 Posted September 8, 2022 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 There'll be uproar if the BBC has to postpone tonight's episode of Eastenders. Much better if she croaked just after kick-off during a World Cup final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted September 8, 2022 Camilla is canceling an engagement - seems like they really want to force it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted September 8, 2022 I'm not yet convinced her death is imminent. When George V died (albeit with some help), the doctors issued a bulletin to the public stating his life was "peacefully reaching its close." I'd personally be surprised if they were more secretive this time around. While the Palace treats the Queen's health as a private matter, readying the nation for this profound shock (regardless of your opinions on the monarchy, she is the one constant in virtually all of our lives) is an important part of the succession to come. They're clearly concerned, as the statement says, it sounds like she's in a bad way, but not necessarily at death's door. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomarse 84 Posted September 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Don't think so. Philips death was announced around midday. Queen Mothers was early evening. Margaret was the morning IIRC I think if she goes overnight it won't be announced till 8am 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said: There will be one day off for her State Funeral and another for Charles III's Coronation sometime later. Possibly George VII's, the idea of him using that name as king was floated some years ago. There is precedent - George VI was known as Prince Albert before. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stogiagio 41 Posted September 8, 2022 @The Old Crem 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouOnlyDieOnce 89 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, tomarse said: I think if she goes overnight it won't be announced till 8am Everybody will be out in the streets as soon as it happens, thunderstorm or not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stogiagio 41 Posted September 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, Grim Up North said: Signer on BBC all in black Give us the sources, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,023 Posted September 8, 2022 The statement sounds like preparation.... Preparation HRH. Anyway, I'll kick off the by-lines - Elizabeth, you were Majnificent. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,880 Posted September 8, 2022 Crem must have passed out with excitement 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted September 8, 2022 Given how things work these days I reckon it'll be on Twitter before the BBC. (Or Insta or TikTok, I can't keep up) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonecold 51 Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, time said: Given how things work these days I reckon it'll be on Twitter before the BBC. (Or Insta or TikTok, I can't keep up) They might even live stream it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Stogiagio said: Give us the sources, please. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Stogiagio said: Give us the sources, please. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62834633 If you go on the live link and click back a bit you will see for yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,434 Posted September 8, 2022 Christ, imagine the obits read "after a long battle with cancer". Punchline of the century for Crem in that case. (Already focus grouped this joke on @Death Impends and nicked her punchline tbh) 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stogiagio 41 Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Grim Up North said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62834633 If you go on the live link and click back a bit you will see for yourself. Just a sign of aging Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonecold 51 Posted September 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Slackhurst Broadcasting said: Possibly George VII's, the idea of him using that name as king was floated some years ago. There is precedent - George VI was known as Prince Albert before. AFAIK, Liz was one of the few to use her actual name... I heard years ago that Charlie would adopt the George VII moniker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted September 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said: There will be one day off for her State Funeral and another for Charles III's Coronation sometime later. Not if they are both on a Saturday which they probably will be to not disrupt commercial interests 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites