Deathray 2,940 Posted June 28, 2018 Didn't realise she'd been dropped from the list, short-sighted decision. Won't attend service at St. Pauls this morning as she's feeling "under the weather". However there is "no cause for alarm" and "no doctor has been called" Might just be me reading to much into it, but given she'll be attended another engagement today is this code for "there's something up with Philip?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted June 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Deathray said: Didn't realise she'd been dropped from the list, short-sighted decision. Won't attend service at St. Pauls this morning as she's feeling "under the weather". However there is "no cause for alarm" and "no doctor has been called" Might just be me reading to much into it, but given she'll be attended another engagement today is this code for "there's something up with Philip?" His annual dose of V-I-A-G-R-A has kicked in.... Time for that specialist harness riding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 902 Posted June 28, 2018 News article about it: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2018/06/28/queen-elizabeth-ii-under-the-weather-cancels-appearance/36450397/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted June 28, 2018 Probably terminal cancer and she won't see July. But in all seriousness, this is likely a nothing burger, it's a miracle she doesn't always feel unwell at 92 and being one of the longest serving heads of state. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 1, 2018 It was reported on television here as a "summer cold". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted July 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: It was reported on television here as a "summer cold". London Bridge been replaced by Castle Dove With the latter being a far more exhaustive plan, no doubt rumours will take flight from here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathisallaround 21 Posted July 1, 2018 I just saw this was a story when looking at the front pages of the papers on the BBC website (and zooming in). The story appears to have a bit more detail in the Sunday Times but their website is behind a pay wall. They are emphasising that actual ministers from all 4 nations were meeting (rather than just officials as in previous meetings) and going into specifics, such as when, during the 10 days of National mourning, the prime minister should make statements. It does appear that things have been hurried along. More interestingly, I have just heard about the Queen falling ill this week and I tend to follow all things royal. I've read lots of (non)stories about the younger members of the family...were these stories put out to distract others?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted July 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: It was reported on television here as a "summer cold". Note never at "Ascot". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted July 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Deathray said: London Bridge been replaced by Castle Dove With the latter being a far more exhaustive plan, no doubt rumours will take flight from here. C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 1, 2018 "The exercise was not prompted by specific concerns about the Queen’s health, but it came in a week that the 92-year-old monarch missed a service at St Paul’s Cathedral because she was unwell." Hmmm... https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ministers-rehearse-for-death-of-the-queen-lt73v29bb 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted July 1, 2018 39 minutes ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: "The exercise was not prompted by specific concerns about the Queen’s health, but it came in a week that the 92-year-old monarch missed a service at St Paul’s Cathedral because she was unwell." Hmmm... https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ministers-rehearse-for-death-of-the-queen-lt73v29bb This would have been co-ordinated well in advance to be fair. If they were putting these together any time a royal was unwell then there'd surely be a dozen Philip dry-runs in the past few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 1, 2018 Yes. I wonder what she thinks about this kind of event planning going on around her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted July 1, 2018 I don't know. We used to have fire drills. We never expected an imminent fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted July 1, 2018 34 minutes ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: Yes. I wonder what she thinks about this kind of event planning going on around her? I'll wager she puts her tuppence in just as Peggy Roofer did about what she wanted when she croaked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,956 Posted July 1, 2018 She won't go anywhere for a long long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted July 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, drol said: She won't go anywhere for a long long time. Except Ascot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted July 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, drol said: She won't go anywhere for a long long time. True she will see 100 and I wouldn’t be surprised if she lives to be 105 or 106, though I think 110 might be pushing it a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted July 1, 2018 There's something going on here. She's missing events through illness and now this. Maybe she has a terminal illness they're covering up... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,148 Posted July 1, 2018 https://metro.co.uk/2018/07/01/queen-refusing-knee-surgery-doesnt-miss-engagements-7675177/ Refusing surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted July 1, 2018 46 minutes ago, Dead Wait said: https://metro.co.uk/2018/07/01/queen-refusing-knee-surgery-doesnt-miss-engagements-7675177/ Refusing surgery Southgate can't bring her on now... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 6, 2018 On 01/07/2018 at 17:20, deathisallaround said: I just saw this was a story when looking at the front pages of the papers on the BBC website (and zooming in). The story appears to have a bit more detail in the Sunday Times but their website is behind a pay wall. Here is a full report you can access on a Welsh news site: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/what-happen-queen-dies-14868813 Is it wrong that I am starting to find the anticipation for this exciting?! It is going to be such a monumental world event that hasn't happened in the lifetime of most of the population. I also like the fact that we don't know when it will happen: it could be tomorrow, or it could be ten years from now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,148 Posted July 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: Here is a full report you can access on a Welsh news site: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/what-happen-queen-dies-14868813 Is it wrong that I am starting to find the anticipation for this exciting?! It is going to be such a monumental world event that hasn't happened in the lifetime of most of the population. A bit like England winning the World Cup?! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, Dead Wait said: A bit like England winning the World Cup?! Unlike the Queen dying, that will never happen. My money is on Les Bleus. Viva la France! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 6, 2018 One interesting quote from the article: "The bells at Westminster Abbey sounded and the Sebastopol bell, which is rung only when a sovereign dies, chimed. It was tolled 56 times at Windsor – once for each year of George VI’s life – from 1.27pm until 2.22pm." Anyone standing within earshot of it when Lizzie goes is going to end up with a headache then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 6, 2018 Some other choice quotes: If Lizzie's coffin has to be shipped back to London by train, a second train will follow behind to clear all the debris, such as flowers, thrown by mourners! Also: "Commercial radio has its own plans. A radio producer detailed how if you ever hear Haunted Dancehall (Nursery Remix) by Sabres of Paradise on the radio, you should turn on the news because "something terrible has happened". Radio stations all have their own "obit procedures". There are playlists of mood music rated Mood 1 or 2 (very sad) carefully listened to again and again to ensure it doesn't include a rogue lyric. Dido's "I will go down with this ship" should never slip through the net for a ferry disaster, for example." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
