Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted October 26, 2021 21 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: I think Covid is definitely a factor. But also, I was slightly surprised she was going to be taking a front line role anyway, leave it to Charles and William. Clear that they've purposely only released this information after the news about her being back at her desk earlier today. All the rumours are just nonsense and are unfortunately what we're going to have to get used to until she does eventually go. This thread then I suspect is going to be very busy and end up rather long by the time she does die which could be some time off if she outlives her mothers age! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 26, 2021 Showing every chance that she'll live as long as her mother at least. Moving quite quickly for someone in their mid 90's. Only just started to use a walking stick in public as well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, Toast said: Why the fuck would she care about that clown? I agree with Rover, I'm not sure why she needed to be going anyway. I didn't even realise she was scheduled to go. She should just be putting her feet up and watching racing on the telly. I think she genuinely does care about the issue (as revealed a little bit in the overheard conversation the other week) and wanted to show her commitment to the issue (and also set an example to the likes of Xi and Putin who aren't coming). But apart from some meeting and greeting and opening proceedings, I assume her involvement would be rather limited, and given Covid, it's not worth the risk, especially given she's recently semi-recovered from some sort of exhaustion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: This thread then I suspect is going to be very busy and end up rather long by the time she does die which could be some time off if she outlives her mothers age! For evidence, see: Philip, Prince. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,466 Posted October 26, 2021 51 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: I think also not attending Glasgow is a sensible covid precaution given her age and the risk. Lucky her - I've got the Secret Service, the Met Police, a bunch of rich folk and their aides and Extinction fucking Rebellion as neighbours for the next 3 weeks or so... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted October 26, 2021 16 minutes ago, msc said: Lucky her - I've got the Secret Service, the Met Police, a bunch of rich folk and their aides and Extinction fucking Rebellion as neighbours for the next 3 weeks or so... Well I am jealous of the first two categories you name checked! Some of those secret service men and police officers can be rather sexy ! Had some great times flirting with men in uniform and men who like to go under cover! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted October 27, 2021 This article (in french) claims that the queen is now « too tired » to take her dog out for a walk. Also, not only has she lost weight, she has melted on this picture ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted October 27, 2021 May have to revisit my concept of not including her maj on my 2022 shadow list 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openviews 334 Posted October 28, 2021 Queen was forced to give up her beloved horse riding two months ago after suffering from ‘discomfort’ in Scotland https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10138477/Queen-forced-beloved-horse-riding-suffering-discomfort.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 28, 2021 Did pretty well to be still able to ride horses into her mid 90's so wouldn't read a lot into that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,602 Posted October 28, 2021 6 hours ago, openviews said: Queen was forced to give up her beloved horse riding two months ago after suffering from ‘discomfort’ in Scotland https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10138477/Queen-forced-beloved-horse-riding-suffering-discomfort.html I’m starting to become convinced she has cancer. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted October 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: I’m starting to become convinced she has cancer. Why cancer ? It could be her age 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted October 28, 2021 95 year old woman experiencing strange symptoms of feeling uncomfortable on a horse and tiredness at carrying out public duties every day. Health experts are baffled 'I've never known anything like it' one Harley Street doctor was reported to say. ' It's very hard to find a history of 95 year olds experiencing discomfort from horse riding; in fact this is the first instance I've come across'. Another expert added 'At 95 the survival rate from cancer for more than 10 years is very low and I think there is a good chance The Queen will not be alive in 10 years'. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 28, 2021 40 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: I’m starting to become convinced she has cancer. What do you mean "starting to become convinced"? You haven't stopped banging on about it since she went into hospital a week ago! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted October 28, 2021 44 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: Why cancer ? It could be her age My Auntie was told by her Doctor that he had detected a potential cancer when she was 88. She already had a number of health issues. She asked him straight out "Is that what is going to kill me?" he replied that other health concerns were more pressing so she said lets not worry about it then. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: My Auntie was told by her Doctor that he had detected a potential cancer when she was 88. She already had a number of health issues. She asked him straight out "Is that what is going to kill me?" he replied that other health concerns were more pressing so she said lets not worry about it then. My best mate's gran got cancer past the age of 100, but was told her metabolism was so slow it wouldn't have any impact on her end of life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openviews 334 Posted October 28, 2021 If she makes it to the 27th May 2024 she will be longest reigning monarch in history. That seems a bit further away now than it did a few weeks ago. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest-reigning_monarchs I also imagine there’ll be a bit of hesitation before Rishi signs the larger cheques for the Platinum jubilee celebrations next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted October 28, 2021 I could imagine her lingering around in poor health for a few years, just like Philip. There'll be at least a year or two when we just can't explain anymore why she's alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted October 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, openviews said: If she makes it to the 27th May 2024 she will be longest reigning monarch in history. That seems a bit further away now than it did a few weeks ago. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest-reigning_monarchs I also imagine there’ll be a bit of hesitation before Rishi signs the larger cheques for the Platinum jubilee celebrations next year. He will just set aside the money anyway if it is not used it will pay for the funeral Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted October 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, openviews said: If she makes it to the 27th May 2024 she will be longest reigning monarch in history. That seems a bit further away now than it did a few weeks ago. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest-reigning_monarchs I also imagine there’ll be a bit of hesitation before Rishi signs the larger cheques for the Platinum jubilee celebrations next year. She will sail through the Jubilee. What I suspect has happened is that after about a year and a half of not being able to do very much, she has tried to get back to normal only to find she hasn't gotten any younger. This has been a shock to the system and her 95 year old body is telling her, nah - not anymore. She will still see 100. The only thing to keep in mind is us plebs don't spend enough time with her to spot the early signs of dementia... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Windsor said: She will sail through the Jubilee. What I suspect has happened is that after about a year and a half of not being able to do very much, she has tried to get back to normal only to find she hasn't gotten any younger. This has been a shock to the system and her 95 year old body is telling her, nah - not anymore. She will still see 100. The only thing to keep in mind is us plebs don't spend enough time with her to spot the early signs of dementia... She has a weekly meeting with Boris Johnson so she has probably already spotted the signs in herself Nothing he is saying makes any sense 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Windsor said: She will sail through the Jubilee. What I suspect has happened is that after about a year and a half of not being able to do very much, she has tried to get back to normal only to find she hasn't gotten any younger. This has been a shock to the system and her 95 year old body is telling her, nah - not anymore. She will still see 100. The only thing to keep in mind is us plebs don't spend enough time with her to spot the early signs of dementia... I'm leaning the other way on her mortality and sense a rapid decline, with HM's previously strong grip on life suddenly becoming rather fragile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,615 Posted October 28, 2021 Video of her from today. She seems fine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donald 182 Posted October 28, 2021 She is 116th in the list of Longest Living state leaders ever. https://www.wikiwand.com/simple/List_of_longest-living_state_leaders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 28, 2021 54 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Video of her from today. She seems fine. Saw this on the news tonight. It feels like the Palace are trying really hard to make it clear that she's generally fine. Some think they're trying too hard and that they're hiding that she's ill, when in actual fact it's the exact opposite and they're just trying to combat the rumours that she's at death's door. She's a 95-year-old woman being told to start thinking about acting like a 95-year-old woman. Nothing more sinister than that. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
