[Merged] UK Queen dead? Dying?/Liz Mountbatten's death

Filippo Lippi · 8th September 2022, 04:41 AM

Speculation building, not least in this thread

Filippo Lippi · 8th September 2022, 04:43 AM

Meat on those bones

From "the Palace"

Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.

Darat · 8th September 2022, 04:57 AM

Oh please, let's get it out of the way before it can ruin autumn TV.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 05:00 AM

Oh God, no, not King Jug-Ears.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 05:06 AM

News is saying "under medical supervision after doctors became concerned for her health". It could mean she's on the way out, or it might not. I presume they won't actually help her on her way as they did with (I think) her grandfather.

Lothian · 8th September 2022, 05:06 AM

I blame Boris, or Truss or Both

TragicMonkey · 8th September 2022, 05:11 AM

Nothing lasts forever, but credit for trying.

Mike! · 8th September 2022, 05:14 AM

So who holds the deed on the queen?

GlennB · 8th September 2022, 05:15 AM

Operation London Bridge^WP soon?

jeremyp · 8th September 2022, 05:19 AM

Prince Charles and Prince William are on their way to Balmoral, so this is looking like it.

commandlinegamer · 8th September 2022, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

Oh please, let's get it out of the way before it can ruin autumn TV.

Ha, there won't be any autumn TV. Three months of mourning.

Lukraak_Sisser · 8th September 2022, 05:36 AM

She looked at the new government and thought: "Time to end it"

Ian Osborne · 8th September 2022, 05:39 AM

I wonder what we’ll get first, a new monarch or our next Prime Minister?

The Fool · 8th September 2022, 05:41 AM

She has been a great monarch possibly the greatest.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 05:42 AM

You have got to be joking.

Darat · 8th September 2022, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by Lothian

I blame Boris, or Truss or Both

Truss will be very upset

That she will be shoved off the headlines when she has just saved the country.

I just hope that this won’t be one of those “she’s about to go” “no she’s rallied around” on going things. Just put her out of my misery.

Myriad · 8th September 2022, 05:43 AM

I'm confident God will save her. Otherwise what was all that singing for?

Darat · 8th September 2022, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by Lukraak_Sisser

She looked at the new government and thought: "Time to end it"

The jokes do write themselves.

Johnson will be furious - her dying could have given him a smokescreen for months if she’d timed it better.

Of course the big and the most important question is - do we get her funeral as a public holiday?

Darat · 8th September 2022, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

You have got to be joking.

Depends on what measures you use of course.

Vixen · 8th September 2022, 05:45 AM

It could be she has already died but they want next-of-kin to make the announcement. Wonder if Harry will make his way there, too?

It will be the end of an era. A very emotional time.

Darat · 8th September 2022, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Vixen

It could be she has already died but they want next-of-kin to make the announcement. Wonder if Harry will make his way there, too?

It will be the end of an era. A very emotional time.

No. Despite even my most cynical views of the royal family if she had already died they would have announced it. It will not be announced by “next of kin” it will be an official announcement released by Clarence House or Buck Palace.

Not sure on the (made up as they need it) protocol whether he assumes buck house for announcements immediately or only after a coronation.

Norman Alexander · 8th September 2022, 05:52 AM

He will be the monarch. It's his.

Francesca R · 8th September 2022, 05:54 AM

Huw Edwards has a black tie on. Fait accompli.

Lothian · 8th September 2022, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Myriad

I'm confident God will save her. Otherwise what was all that singing for?

The fascist regime

Ian Osborne · 8th September 2022, 05:58 AM

No doubt ‘The Queen is Dead’ by The Smiths will soon shoot up the download charts.

The Fool · 8th September 2022, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

You have got to be joking.

I am not joking…..be very careful……you could lose your head.

TragicMonkey · 8th September 2022, 05:59 AM

In a surprise move, Harry and Meghan seize the throne! Literally, just the throne-- they use the fuss surrounding the queen's health as cover to loot as much furniture as they can cram into a rented van. They discover there is a surprising amount of chewed gum stowed on the underside of the seat.

The Don · 8th September 2022, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by commandlinegamer

Ha, there won't be any autumn TV. Three months of mourning.

With the power off to keep the costs of the government's energy price crisis scheme down.

Crossbow · 8th September 2022, 06:00 AM

When one is 96, then one is entitled to some health problems.

GlennB · 8th September 2022, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

Of course the big and the most important question is - do we get her funeral as a public holiday?

Seems not - "As agreed by the Queen and the prime minister, the day of the funeral will be declared a day of national mourning, although a bank holiday will not be granted. " From wiki

The Fool · 8th September 2022, 06:01 AM

I have to make a general announcement.

There should be no negative comments about Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Be warned……beheadings my occur.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 06:02 AM

BBC Radio is chuntering along in its usual manner. Afternoon concert at the moment. Sounds like the overture to Der Rosenkavalier. Pretty sure they wouldn't be playing that if there was a corpse in the palace.

Lothian · 8th September 2022, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by GlennB

Seems not - "As agreed by the Queen and the prime minister, the day of the funeral will be declared a day of national mourning, although a bank holiday will not be granted. " From wiki

Next Friday works for me, I am getting a new bike delivered then and I wasn't expecting to get out until Saturday

Lothian · 8th September 2022, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

BBC Radio is chuntering along in its usual manner. Afternoon concert at the moment. Sounds like the overture to Der Rosenkavalier. Pretty sure they wouldn't be playing that if there was a corpse in the palace.

God, Radio One has changed

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 06:05 AM

I forgot the "3".

Darat · 8th September 2022, 06:06 AM

BBC TV news have all jumped into black suits and black ties. ETA even the deaf translator is in black.

wobs · 8th September 2022, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by The Fool

She has been a great monarch possibly the greatest.

That's quite a low bar in most countries.

commandlinegamer · 8th September 2022, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by Francesca R

Huw Edwards has a black tie on. Fait accompli.

Or, taking no chances after the Sissons débâcle.

The hoopla in this country is going to be horrendous, with the idiots and the racists currently in charge.

3point14 · 8th September 2022, 06:08 AM

I guess this allows lots of oportunity to push out less popular news from our new lunatic overlady in the coming days.

Lothian · 8th September 2022, 06:09 AM

Seems the whole extended family is heading up there apart from Harry's dad.

8th September 2022, 04:41 AM	#1
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8th September 2022, 04:43 AM	#2
Filippo Lippi Illuminator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4,377	Meat on those bones From "the Palace" Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.
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8th September 2022, 04:57 AM	#3
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8th September 2022, 05:00 AM	#4
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8th September 2022, 05:06 AM	#5
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	News is saying "under medical supervision after doctors became concerned for her health". It could mean she's on the way out, or it might not. I presume they won't actually help her on her way as they did with (I think) her grandfather.
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8th September 2022, 05:06 AM	#6
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8th September 2022, 05:19 AM	#10
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8th September 2022, 05:23 AM	#11
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8th September 2022, 05:36 AM	#12
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8th September 2022, 05:39 AM	#13
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8th September 2022, 05:42 AM	#16
Darat Lackey Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 109,646	Originally Posted by Lothian I blame Boris, or Truss or Both Truss will be very upset That she will be shoved off the headlines when she has just saved the country. I just hope that this won’t be one of those “she’s about to go” “no she’s rallied around” on going things. Just put her out of my misery.
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8th September 2022, 05:43 AM	#18
Darat Lackey Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 109,646	Originally Posted by Lukraak_Sisser She looked at the new government and thought: "Time to end it" The jokes do write themselves. Johnson will be furious - her dying could have given him a smokescreen for months if she’d timed it better. Of course the big and the most important question is - do we get her funeral as a public holiday?
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8th September 2022, 05:44 AM	#19
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8th September 2022, 05:45 AM	#20
Vixen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 32,715	It could be she has already died but they want next-of-kin to make the announcement. Wonder if Harry will make his way there, too? It will be the end of an era. A very emotional time.
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8th September 2022, 05:48 AM	#21
Darat Lackey Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 109,646	Originally Posted by Vixen It could be she has already died but they want next-of-kin to make the announcement. Wonder if Harry will make his way there, too? It will be the end of an era. A very emotional time. No. Despite even my most cynical views of the royal family if she had already died they would have announced it. It will not be announced by “next of kin” it will be an official announcement released by Clarence House or Buck Palace. Not sure on the (made up as they need it) protocol whether he assumes buck house for announcements immediately or only after a coronation.
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8th September 2022, 05:57 AM	#24
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GlennB Loggerheaded, earth-vexing fustilarian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 29,730	Originally Posted by Darat Of course the big and the most important question is - do we get her funeral as a public holiday? Seems not - "As agreed by the Queen and the prime minister, the day of the funeral will be declared a day of national mourning, although a bank holiday will not be granted. " From wiki
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8th September 2022, 06:02 AM	#32
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	BBC Radio is chuntering along in its usual manner. Afternoon concert at the moment. Sounds like the overture to Der Rosenkavalier. Pretty sure they wouldn't be playing that if there was a corpse in the palace.
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8th September 2022, 06:04 AM	#33
Lothian should be banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Earth, specifically the crusty bit on the outside Posts: 18,603	Originally Posted by GlennB Seems not - "As agreed by the Queen and the prime minister, the day of the funeral will be declared a day of national mourning, although a bank holiday will not be granted. " From wiki Next Friday works for me, I am getting a new bike delivered then and I wasn't expecting to get out until Saturday

8th September 2022, 06:05 AM	#34
Lothian should be banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Earth, specifically the crusty bit on the outside Posts: 18,603	Originally Posted by Rolfe BBC Radio is chuntering along in its usual manner. Afternoon concert at the moment. Sounds like the overture to Der Rosenkavalier. Pretty sure they wouldn't be playing that if there was a corpse in the palace. God, Radio One has changed

8th September 2022, 06:06 AM	#36
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8th September 2022, 06:06 AM	#37
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8th September 2022, 06:07 AM	#38
commandlinegamer Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mazes of Menace Posts: 9,321	Originally Posted by Francesca R Huw Edwards has a black tie on. Fait accompli. Or, taking no chances after the Sissons débâcle. The hoopla in this country is going to be horrendous, with the idiots and the racists currently in charge.
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