[Merged] UK Queen dead? Dying?/Liz Mountbatten's death - Page 3

Darat · 8th September 2022, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by Lothian

I think as a gesture of goodwill and in line with royal protocol the head could be sent first and the rest could follow when the vote is allowed.

If sending the head remember it now needs the barcode adding

SpitfireIX · 8th September 2022, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by Myriad

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

Well, at least the "long to reign over us" part seems to have worked.

Mike! · 8th September 2022, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by Vixen

I suspect she has departed.

She's just pining.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 06:57 AM

I'm just waiting for Radio 3 to change its normal programming, then it's into a week of listening to YouTube for me.

If she was actually dead they'd have told us by now. I suspect she's still hanging on, and this could continue for quite some time.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by SpitfireIX

Well, at least the "long to reign over us" part seems to have worked.

I honestly thought she'd go on as long as her mother.

Darat · 8th September 2022, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

I'm just waiting for Radio 3 to change its normal programming, then it's into a week of listening to YouTube for me.

If she was actually dead they'd have told us by now. I suspect she's still hanging on, and this could continue for quite some time.

Or at least until Charles arrives and makes her pillows a little bit more “comfortable”…

Francesca R · 8th September 2022, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

If sending the head remember it now needs the barcode adding

http://www.internationalskeptics.com...9f464ccf1f.jpg

They've got to wait for new Brian stamps, it would be questionable taste to post the head using those.

Darat · 8th September 2022, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Francesca R

They've got to wait for new Brian stamps, it would be questionable taste to post the head using those.

I forgot we’ve got all that expense to look forward to. I’m just waiting for Charles to let us know what his name will be be when he is coronated, I’m hoping he’ll go for Queen Charlene and his pronouns will be “we” just to mess with everyone.

Norman Alexander · 8th September 2022, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

I forgot we’ve got all that expense to look forward to. I’m just waiting for Charles to let us know what his name will be be when he is coronated, I’m hoping he’ll go for Queen Charlene and his pronouns will be “we” just to mess with everyone.

C3. As in C3PO.

Francesca R · 8th September 2022, 07:06 AM

The pronouns won't change from "one" and "one's"

SpitfireIX · 8th September 2022, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

I honestly thought she'd go on as long as her mother.

So did I.

shemp · 8th September 2022, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Francesca R

Didn't the FBI find that in the Mar-a-Lago raid?

Yes, but badly stained with ketchup.

Darat · 8th September 2022, 07:10 AM

BBC One has dropped usual programmes and gone to live rolling news of the Queen’s doctor saying there is concern about her health. They have to think she has died or is about to.

SpitfireIX · 8th September 2022, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

I forgot we’ve got all that expense to look forward to. I’m just waiting for Charles to let us know what his name will be be when he is coronated, I’m hoping he’ll go for Queen Charlene and his pronouns will be “we” just to mess with everyone.

Actually I was about to post that I recall reading somewhere that he might not choose Charles, because he thinks that regnal name is bad luck. (I can't imagine why

) There's been some speculation that he might choose George, for obvious reasons, but if he doesn't go with Charles, my money is actually on Philip. (I'd say Arthur is an extreme longshot.)

commandlinegamer · 8th September 2022, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

I honestly thought she'd go on as long as her mother.

It was probably giving up the drink that did it.

SpitfireIX · 8th September 2022, 07:17 AM

I was going to ask if the press can't just check to see if the Royal Standard is still flying over Balmoral, but then I realized that that won't work, because Charles is already there.

Vixen · 8th September 2022, 07:17 AM

It is curious is it not that they use the term, 'The Queen is under medical supervision.'

She has been all her life, especially now.

It has to be a euphemism, because if she was dead, they could hardly say, 'The Queen has been taken ill'.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

BBC One has dropped usual programmes and gone to live rolling news of the Queen’s doctor saying there is concern about her health. They have to think she has died or is about to.

Radio 3 still hasn't missed a beat. I presume something was included in the one o'clock news (I was out of the room at the time, it only lasts for about two minutes) which was the most recent news bulletin, but nothing since.

No more news until six, and the way they're going they won't change a thing before then unless she has actually officially died.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by Vixen

It is curious is it not that they use the term, 'The Queen is under medical supervision.'

She has been all her life, especially now.

It has to be a euphemism, because if she was dead, they could hardly say, 'The Queen has been taken ill'.

If she was dead they'd just announce it. She's lingering.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 07:20 AM

Won't it be too bad if the timing of her death means that the news first appears in the evening papers?

cow_cat · 8th September 2022, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Francesca R

Diana pegging out was a great Kodak moment for Blair. Truss could learn a trick or two .

But William pegging out was not a kodak moment for anyone.

Vixen · 8th September 2022, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

If she was dead they'd just announce it. She's lingering.

No. Protocol means next-of-kin have to be informed first. Plus, they would want a load of razzamatazz leading up to the announcement.

Shall we open a book as to what time she actually died or will imminently die?

My sixpence says she is already deceased hence the careful phraseology.

Francesca R · 8th September 2022, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

BBC One has dropped usual programmes and gone to live rolling news of the Queen’s doctor saying there is concern about her health. They have to think she has died or is about to.

On the other hand, Netflix is probably commissioning some extra episodes to The Crown series 5

Oystein · 8th September 2022, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

I honestly thought she'd go on as long as her mother.

One of my favorite trivia facts is this:
Queen Mum died in the 21st century.
One of her sisters (the first-born), Violet, died in the 19th century.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude...iage_and_issue

Name	Birth	Death	Age
The Hon. Violet Hyacinth Bowes-Lyon	17 April 1882	17 October 1893	11 years
...	...	...	...
Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon	4 August 1900	30 March 2002	101 years

108 years, 5 months and 13 days between the deaths of two sisters!

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 07:26 AM

Well, I don't care enough to make any bets on it.

Looks like they're not hastening her on her way though.

Chanakya · 8th September 2022, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

Or at least until Charles arrives and makes her pillows a little bit more “comfortable”…

LOL!

While I consider the institution of monarchy to be an abomination, and the British monarchy more so on account of the additional baggage of colonialism, but I think the Queen's a sweet old lady, and I do hope she'll recover and carry on, like forever as she'd seemed ready to do, or at least as long as her mother, say, or her husband. I'd actually be saddened (in an impersonal sort of way, but still) should she pass, and I can't really bring myself to joke about her passing. But the picture of poor waiting-waiting-still-waiting-endlessly-waiting Charles, bending down to fluff her pillows, that did have me, quite literally, laughing out loud!

Chanakya · 8th September 2022, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by SpitfireIX

Actually I was about to post that I recall reading somewhere that he might not choose Charles, because he thinks that regnal name is bad luck. (I can't imagine why

) There's been some speculation that he might choose George, for obvious reasons, but if he doesn't go with Charles, my money is actually on Philip. (I'd say Arthur is an extreme longshot.)

So, why on earth do these guys change their name at all?

I mean, if you're going to change your name to "King Longshanks", or "King Biggus Dickus" or something dramatic like that, then I get that. But if you're simply going from Charles to George (or Philip, or Arthur, or whatever), then why even bother?

eta: Just googled it, apparently both Elizabeth and Victoria kept their own names (second in the usual string of names these dudes and dudettes are given in the case of Victoria, but still). So this changing names thing is a guys-only affair, then?

The Don · 8th September 2022, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by Chanakya

So, why on earth do these guys change their name at all?

I mean, if you're going to change your name to "King Longshanks", or "King Biggus Dickus" or something dramatic like that, then I get that. But if you're simply going from Charles to George, or William to Charles, or whatever, then why even bother?

For the same reason Popes change their name when they assume office - to indicate a natural progression from previous incumbents ?

Maybe Brian will go for something a little more old skool like Alfred, Æthelstan or even Cynegils.

gypsyjackson · 8th September 2022, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

If sending the head remember it now needs the barcode adding

http://www.internationalskeptics.com...9f464ccf1f.jpg

Not having been to the UK in 3 years, I assumed this was a joke. I checked the RM website, and it’s beyond parody:

Originally Posted by The actual Royal Mail website, not a fake

Our new barcoded stamps also enable you to watch and share exclusive Shaun the Sheep* videos via the barcode itself, using the Royal Mail App.

Dave Rogers · 8th September 2022, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by Chanakya

So, why on earth do these guys change their name at all?

I mean, if you're going to change your name to "King Longshanks", or "King Biggus Dickus" or something dramatic like that, then I get that. But if you're simply going from Charles to George (or Philip, or Arthur, or whatever), then why even bother?

He doesn't need to change it, he's got a wide range to choose from. Charles Philip Arthur George, isn't he?

Or, in certain circles, Brian...

Dave

Chanakya · 8th September 2022, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Dave Rogers

He doesn't need to change it, he's got a wide range to choose from. Charles Philip Arthur George, isn't he?

Or, in certain circles, Brian...

Dave

Oh, is that his full name, then, and what Spitfire had been referring to? Scratch my comment, then! Sure, if you've got a dozen names, no reason why you shouldn't get to pick the one among them that you like best!

Lothian · 8th September 2022, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

Well, I don't care enough to make any bets on it.

Andrew has 3-4pm. He is starting to sweat.

SpitfireIX · 8th September 2022, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Oystein

One of my favorite trivia facts is this:
Queen Mum died in the 21st century.
One of her sisters (the first-born), Violet, died in the 19th century.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude...iage_and_issue

Name	Birth	Death	Age
The Hon. Violet Hyacinth Bowes-Lyon	17 April 1882	17 October 1893	11 years
...	...	...	...
Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon	4 August 1900	30 March 2002	101 years

108 years, 5 months and 13 days between the deaths of two sisters!

Point of order: The first day of the 20th century^WP was actually January 1, 1901. So EBL herself was born in the 19th century and died in the 21st century.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 07:56 AM

I read somewhere that when Victoria was born she wasn't expected to become queen and she was given a name that was generally regarded at the time as being more or less the equivalent of Tracy. People simply couldn't imagine a Queen Victoria, because to them it sounded like Queen Tracy.

Good on her for not changing it.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by SpitfireIX

Point of order: The first day of the 20th century^WP was actually January 1, 1901. So EBL herself was born in the 19th century and died in the 21st century.

Nope. It's the day the first number of the odometer clicks over. Unless you think we're actually counting from a specific event the date of which is known exactly?

SpitfireIX · 8th September 2022, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Chanakya

Oh, is that his full name, then, and what Spitfire had been referring to? Scratch my comment, then! Sure, if you've got a dozen names, no reason why you shouldn't get to pick the one among them that you like best!

Yes, that's it.

JoeMorgue · 8th September 2022, 07:57 AM

Right now on Twitter every 3rd or 4th post is some fake BBC screenshot some bot or something is spamming out saying the Queen has died and every 2nd other post is someone mad that Meghan is going to visit the Queen.

I gotta say my friends from the land of crumpets and extra vowels you guys do NOT have a healthy relationship with your monarchy.

Rolfe · 8th September 2022, 08:01 AM

I don't know who you follow on Twitter then.

JoeMorgue · 8th September 2022, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfe

I don't know who you follow on Twitter then.

Just the Queen hashtag at this moment. I follow practically nobody on Twitter.

lobosrul5 · 8th September 2022, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by The Fool

She has been a great monarch possibly the greatest.

Well, as far as Queen's of England go, she probably top 3, and easily top 5

8th September 2022, 06:55 AM	#81
Darat Lackey Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 109,646	Originally Posted by Lothian I think as a gesture of goodwill and in line with royal protocol the head could be sent first and the rest could follow when the vote is allowed. If sending the head remember it now needs the barcode adding
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8th September 2022, 06:56 AM	#82
SpitfireIX Philosopher Join Date: May 2007 Location: Niceville, Florida, USA Posts: 5,785	Originally Posted by Myriad I'm confident God will save her. Otherwise what was all that singing for? Well, at least the "long to reign over us" part seems to have worked.
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8th September 2022, 06:57 AM	#83
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8th September 2022, 06:57 AM	#84
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	I'm just waiting for Radio 3 to change its normal programming, then it's into a week of listening to YouTube for me. If she was actually dead they'd have told us by now. I suspect she's still hanging on, and this could continue for quite some time.
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8th September 2022, 06:58 AM	#85
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	Originally Posted by SpitfireIX Well, at least the "long to reign over us" part seems to have worked. I honestly thought she'd go on as long as her mother.
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8th September 2022, 06:59 AM	#86
Darat Lackey Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 109,646	Originally Posted by Rolfe I'm just waiting for Radio 3 to change its normal programming, then it's into a week of listening to YouTube for me. If she was actually dead they'd have told us by now. I suspect she's still hanging on, and this could continue for quite some time. Or at least until Charles arrives and makes her pillows a little bit more “comfortable”…
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8th September 2022, 06:59 AM	#87
Francesca R Girl Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London EC1 Posts: 19,028	Originally Posted by Darat If sending the head remember it now needs the barcode adding http://www.internationalskeptics.com...9f464ccf1f.jpg They've got to wait for new Brian stamps, it would be questionable taste to post the head using those.

8th September 2022, 07:04 AM	#88
Darat Lackey Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 109,646	Originally Posted by Francesca R They've got to wait for new Brian stamps, it would be questionable taste to post the head using those. I forgot we’ve got all that expense to look forward to. I’m just waiting for Charles to let us know what his name will be be when he is coronated, I’m hoping he’ll go for Queen Charlene and his pronouns will be “we” just to mess with everyone.
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8th September 2022, 07:05 AM	#89
Norman Alexander Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Dharug & Gundungurra Posts: 14,986	Originally Posted by Darat I forgot we’ve got all that expense to look forward to. I’m just waiting for Charles to let us know what his name will be be when he is coronated, I’m hoping he’ll go for Queen Charlene and his pronouns will be “we” just to mess with everyone. C3. As in C3PO.
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8th September 2022, 07:06 AM	#90
Francesca R Girl Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London EC1 Posts: 19,028	The pronouns won't change from "one" and "one's"

8th September 2022, 07:07 AM	#91
SpitfireIX Philosopher Join Date: May 2007 Location: Niceville, Florida, USA Posts: 5,785	Originally Posted by Rolfe I honestly thought she'd go on as long as her mother. So did I.
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8th September 2022, 07:07 AM	#92
shemp a flimsy character...perfidious and despised Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Where the Old Man of the Mountain used to stand Posts: 55,280	Originally Posted by Francesca R Didn't the FBI find that in the Mar-a-Lago raid? Yes, but badly stained with ketchup.
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8th September 2022, 07:10 AM	#93
Darat Lackey Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 109,646	BBC One has dropped usual programmes and gone to live rolling news of the Queen’s doctor saying there is concern about her health. They have to think she has died or is about to.
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8th September 2022, 07:13 AM	#94
SpitfireIX Philosopher Join Date: May 2007 Location: Niceville, Florida, USA Posts: 5,785	Originally Posted by Darat I forgot we’ve got all that expense to look forward to. I’m just waiting for Charles to let us know what his name will be be when he is coronated, I’m hoping he’ll go for Queen Charlene and his pronouns will be “we” just to mess with everyone. Actually I was about to post that I recall reading somewhere that he might not choose Charles, because he thinks that regnal name is bad luck. (I can't imagine why ) There's been some speculation that he might choose George, for obvious reasons, but if he doesn't go with Charles, my money is actually on Philip. (I'd say Arthur is an extreme longshot.)
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8th September 2022, 07:15 AM	#95
commandlinegamer Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mazes of Menace Posts: 9,321	Originally Posted by Rolfe I honestly thought she'd go on as long as her mother. It was probably giving up the drink that did it.
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8th September 2022, 07:17 AM	#96
SpitfireIX Philosopher Join Date: May 2007 Location: Niceville, Florida, USA Posts: 5,785	I was going to ask if the press can't just check to see if the Royal Standard is still flying over Balmoral, but then I realized that that won't work, because Charles is already there.
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8th September 2022, 07:17 AM	#97
Vixen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 32,715	It is curious is it not that they use the term, 'The Queen is under medical supervision.' She has been all her life, especially now. It has to be a euphemism, because if she was dead, they could hardly say, 'The Queen has been taken ill'.
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8th September 2022, 07:18 AM	#98
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	Originally Posted by Darat BBC One has dropped usual programmes and gone to live rolling news of the Queen’s doctor saying there is concern about her health. They have to think she has died or is about to. Radio 3 still hasn't missed a beat. I presume something was included in the one o'clock news (I was out of the room at the time, it only lasts for about two minutes) which was the most recent news bulletin, but nothing since. No more news until six, and the way they're going they won't change a thing before then unless she has actually officially died.
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8th September 2022, 07:19 AM	#99
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	Originally Posted by Vixen It is curious is it not that they use the term, 'The Queen is under medical supervision.' She has been all her life, especially now. It has to be a euphemism, because if she was dead, they could hardly say, 'The Queen has been taken ill'. If she was dead they'd just announce it. She's lingering.
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8th September 2022, 07:20 AM	#100
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	Won't it be too bad if the timing of her death means that the news first appears in the evening papers?
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8th September 2022, 07:20 AM	#101
cow_cat Mr. Parodied Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Between the Sun and the Stars Posts: 2,429	Originally Posted by Francesca R Diana pegging out was a great Kodak moment for Blair. Truss could learn a trick or two . But William pegging out was not a kodak moment for anyone.
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8th September 2022, 07:22 AM	#102
Vixen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 32,715	Originally Posted by Rolfe If she was dead they'd just announce it. She's lingering. No. Protocol means next-of-kin have to be informed first. Plus, they would want a load of razzamatazz leading up to the announcement. Shall we open a book as to what time she actually died or will imminently die? My sixpence says she is already deceased hence the careful phraseology.
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8th September 2022, 07:24 AM	#103
Francesca R Girl Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London EC1 Posts: 19,028	Originally Posted by Darat BBC One has dropped usual programmes and gone to live rolling news of the Queen’s doctor saying there is concern about her health. They have to think she has died or is about to. On the other hand, Netflix is probably commissioning some extra episodes to The Crown series 5

8th September 2022, 07:26 AM	#105
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	Well, I don't care enough to make any bets on it. Looks like they're not hastening her on her way though.
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8th September 2022, 07:27 AM	#106
Chanakya Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 4,250	Originally Posted by Darat Or at least until Charles arrives and makes her pillows a little bit more “comfortable”… LOL! While I consider the institution of monarchy to be an abomination, and the British monarchy more so on account of the additional baggage of colonialism, but I think the Queen's a sweet old lady, and I do hope she'll recover and carry on, like forever as she'd seemed ready to do, or at least as long as her mother, say, or her husband. I'd actually be saddened (in an impersonal sort of way, but still) should she pass, and I can't really bring myself to joke about her passing. But the picture of poor waiting-waiting-still-waiting-endlessly-waiting Charles, bending down to fluff her pillows, that did have me, quite literally, laughing out loud!
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8th September 2022, 07:31 AM	#107
Chanakya Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 4,250	Originally Posted by SpitfireIX Actually I was about to post that I recall reading somewhere that he might not choose Charles, because he thinks that regnal name is bad luck. (I can't imagine why ) There's been some speculation that he might choose George, for obvious reasons, but if he doesn't go with Charles, my money is actually on Philip. (I'd say Arthur is an extreme longshot.) So, why on earth do these guys change their name at all? I mean, if you're going to change your name to "King Longshanks", or "King Biggus Dickus" or something dramatic like that, then I get that. But if you're simply going from Charles to George (or Philip, or Arthur, or whatever), then why even bother? eta: Just googled it, apparently both Elizabeth and Victoria kept their own names (second in the usual string of names these dudes and dudettes are given in the case of Victoria, but still). So this changing names thing is a guys-only affair, then?
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8th September 2022, 07:42 AM	#108
The Don Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sir Fynwy Posts: 36,618	Originally Posted by Chanakya So, why on earth do these guys change their name at all? I mean, if you're going to change your name to "King Longshanks", or "King Biggus Dickus" or something dramatic like that, then I get that. But if you're simply going from Charles to George, or William to Charles, or whatever, then why even bother? For the same reason Popes change their name when they assume office - to indicate a natural progression from previous incumbents ? Maybe Brian will go for something a little more old skool like Alfred, Æthelstan or even Cynegils.

8th September 2022, 07:43 AM	#109
gypsyjackson Graduate Poster Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 1,775	Originally Posted by Darat If sending the head remember it now needs the barcode adding http://www.internationalskeptics.com...9f464ccf1f.jpg Not having been to the UK in 3 years, I assumed this was a joke. I checked the RM website, and it’s beyond parody: Originally Posted by The actual Royal Mail website, not a fake Our new barcoded stamps also enable you to watch and share exclusive Shaun the Sheep* videos via the barcode itself, using the Royal Mail App.

8th September 2022, 07:43 AM	#110
Dave Rogers Bandaged ice that stampedes inexpensively through a scribbled morning waving necessary ankles Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cair Paravel, according to XKCD Posts: 33,858	Originally Posted by Chanakya So, why on earth do these guys change their name at all? I mean, if you're going to change your name to "King Longshanks", or "King Biggus Dickus" or something dramatic like that, then I get that. But if you're simply going from Charles to George (or Philip, or Arthur, or whatever), then why even bother? He doesn't need to change it, he's got a wide range to choose from. Charles Philip Arthur George, isn't he? Or, in certain circles, Brian... Dave
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8th September 2022, 07:46 AM	#111
Chanakya Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 4,250	Originally Posted by Dave Rogers He doesn't need to change it, he's got a wide range to choose from. Charles Philip Arthur George, isn't he? Or, in certain circles, Brian... Dave Oh, is that his full name, then, and what Spitfire had been referring to? Scratch my comment, then! Sure, if you've got a dozen names, no reason why you shouldn't get to pick the one among them that you like best!
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8th September 2022, 07:53 AM	#112
Lothian should be banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Earth, specifically the crusty bit on the outside Posts: 18,603	Originally Posted by Rolfe Well, I don't care enough to make any bets on it. Andrew has 3-4pm. He is starting to sweat.

8th September 2022, 07:56 AM	#114
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	I read somewhere that when Victoria was born she wasn't expected to become queen and she was given a name that was generally regarded at the time as being more or less the equivalent of Tracy. People simply couldn't imagine a Queen Victoria, because to them it sounded like Queen Tracy. Good on her for not changing it.
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8th September 2022, 07:57 AM	#115
Rolfe Adult human female Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NT 150 511 Posts: 50,593	Originally Posted by SpitfireIX Point of order: The first day of the 20th century^WP was actually January 1, 1901. So EBL herself was born in the 19th century and died in the 21st century. Nope. It's the day the first number of the odometer clicks over. Unless you think we're actually counting from a specific event the date of which is known exactly?
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8th September 2022, 07:57 AM	#116
SpitfireIX Philosopher Join Date: May 2007 Location: Niceville, Florida, USA Posts: 5,785	Originally Posted by Chanakya Oh, is that his full name, then, and what Spitfire had been referring to? Scratch my comment, then! Sure, if you've got a dozen names, no reason why you shouldn't get to pick the one among them that you like best! Yes, that's it.
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8th September 2022, 07:57 AM	#117
JoeMorgue Self Employed Remittance Man Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 44,144	Right now on Twitter every 3rd or 4th post is some fake BBC screenshot some bot or something is spamming out saying the Queen has died and every 2nd other post is someone mad that Meghan is going to visit the Queen. I gotta say my friends from the land of crumpets and extra vowels you guys do NOT have a healthy relationship with your monarchy.
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