[News] Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away - 08/09/2022

[jakarta]

I don't expect the new King to interventionist, but I would hope he addresses the nation more times than the last monarch. Only happened 5 times in her reign, 3 of which were related to Royal Family issues.

Er... Christmas Day 3PM each year

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Shouldn’t some of the comments on this thread be on the ‘Republic’ thread?

Bit of a shame really IMO.

 

[portlock seagull]

No matter what your feelings about Monarchy are, surely this thread should be up top today? We'll never see the like of this Funeral again.

I am certain that when Charles goes (and that may be sooner rather than later) the USA will send the VP rather than the POTUS for example.

Agree. Really NSC should be closed today. Not just as a mark of respect, but to give the anti Royalists a day off from arguing the toss about everything.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Well I'll have the funeral on TV all day today. Remarkable comments, commentary, memories and recognition for a life well lived. On a lighter note, the quality of TV has risen so much higher over the last couple of weeks as the so called 'celebrity generation' have had no place in the proceedings. Nothing to say, so no reason to be there. I've learned a lot, enjoyed the clips from her life (and mine) and recalled many of her memorable moments, lived by me with my parents and family along the way. It's even reminded me of the Coronation photo of her on the wall at my parents new bungalow in the fifties. I don't think that made us Royalists as such but people weren't relentlessly categorised in those days. I'll miss her and her benign influence over us all whether it was well received or not by the beneficiaries. Millions obviously feel the same way. Thank you Ma'am and RIP.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Agree. Really NSC should be closed today. Not just as a mark of respect, but to give the anti Royalists a day off from arguing the toss about everything.

No one forces anyone to log in to it.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Agree. Really NSC should be closed today. Not just as a mark of respect, but to give the anti Royalists a day off from arguing the toss about everything.

People could show their respect by logging off NSC for the day and concentrating on the funeral

 

[The Clamp]

Agree. Really NSC should be closed today. Not just as a mark of respect, but to give the anti Royalists a day off from arguing the toss about everything.

Here’s a thought;

Those interested in the funeral could log off and watch that.

Those not interested can just get on with their day.

Probably better than coming on here demanding we all pay respects whether we like it or not. This is Britain not North Korea.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Here’s a thought;

Those interested in the funeral could log off and watch that.

Those not interested can just get on with their day.

Probably better than coming on here demanding we all pay respects whether we like it or not. This is Britain not North Korea.

Someone's tired.

 

[The Clamp]

Someone's tired.

Stating the obvious means “someone’s tired”?


Someone’s stupid.

 

[portlock seagull]

People could show their respect by logging off NSC for the day and concentrating on the funeral

I’m sure most of the population have looked at their phones today…FYI, service is at 11am.

 

[portlock seagull]

Here’s a thought;

Those interested in the funeral could log off and watch that.

Those not interested can just get on with their day.

Probably better than coming on here demanding we all pay respects whether we like it or not. This is Britain not North Korea.

We’ve closed b4. And it wouldn’t be China or n.Korean to do so, jez…

 

[The Clamp]

We’ve closed b4. And it wouldn’t be China or n.Korean to do so, jez…

Why don’t you log off and concentrate on the days’ events?

I’ve got some video tapes to return.

Layaz Playaz.

 

[portlock seagull]

Well I'll have the funeral on TV all day today. Remarkable comments, commentary, memories and recognition for a life well lived. On a lighter note, the quality of TV has risen so much higher over the last couple of weeks as the so called 'celebrity generation' have had no place in the proceedings. Nothing to say, so no reason to be there. I've learned a lot, enjoyed the clips from her life (and mine) and recalled many of her memorable moments, lived by me with my parents and family along the way. It's even reminded me of the Coronation photo of her on the wall at my parents new bungalow in the fifties. I don't think that made us Royalists as such but people weren't relentlessly categorised in those days. I'll miss her and her benign influence over us all whether it was well received or not by the beneficiaries. Millions obviously feel the same way. Thank you Ma'am and RIP.

Wonderful comment. A fine tribute.

 

[Weststander]

What a brilliant sight and sound, a Scottish regiment and its pipers and other bands. Fantastic.

 

[The Clamp]

I’m sure most of the population have looked at their phones today…FYI, service is at 11am.

Sorry, do you want it closed or not?

 

[portlock seagull]

Why don’t you log off and concentrate on the days’ events?

I’ve got some video tapes to return.

Layaz Playaz.

Morning exercise, will be sitting down from 10am as funeral not until 11. Which you know, surely

 

[BBassic]

Say what you will about the idea of Monarchy and the general bedlam that is the UK right now, but nobody does grandiose pomp like we do.

 

[portlock seagull]

Sorry, do you want it closed or not?

I guess we’ll see in the next hour or so. Service is 11am, just over an hour’s time

 

[The Clamp]

Morning exercise, will be sitting down from 10am as funeral not until 11. Which you know, surely

I see. So it should be closed when you’re good and ready. Maybe NSC will be closed for 11? Do keep logging on to check

 

[Durlston]

Emmanuel Macròn and Joe Biden both there. Shows how huge the occasion is today.

I wish Huw Edwards would stop talking over everything. Please show a bit of respect.