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

[hart's shirt]

There's an operational procedure called London Bridge in the even of the worst happening and it does include announcement time protocols IIRC

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge#:~:text=Operation%20London%20Bridge%20(also%20known,details%20of%20her%20state%20funeral.

Operation Unicorn

"Operation Unicorn is a plan that outlines what would happen if the Queen dies in Scotland. Details about Operation Unicorn were first reported to the public in 2019, although mention of the codename was first made in the Scottish Parliament's online papers in 2017.

Once the death has been made public, Holyrood Palace, St Giles' Cathedral, and the Scottish Parliament will serve as the focal point of gatherings, with a condolence book open to the public set up at the latter location. Parliamentary business will be suspended immediately for at least six parliamentary days, in order to allow authorities to prepare for the funeral. The parliament will then prepare a motion of condolence within 72 hours of reconvening.

The Queen's coffin will first lie in repose at Holyrood Palace, followed by a service of reception at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Following this, the coffin would then be transported to Waverley Station and then taken by the Royal Train to London if possible. Otherwise the coffin would be taken by plane to London and welcomed by the prime minister and cabinet ministers."

 

[Driver8]

Yep - media not allowed to announce yet.

Was this from Facebook by any chance?

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Bloody hell.

I've just got back form a 15 hour flight home. I left with everything rosy. I land to Potter agreeing a deal with Chelsea and the Queen in serious bad health?

What a shitty flight.

 

[US Seagull]

Going to be a very different country, not at all sure I want King Charles III...

Sadly, you don't get a choice. It's not a democracy.

 

[LamieRobertson]

News channels making a right best seller out of one announcement.

She’s 96, she is going to go soon.

Aye …and at that age the thing you hope for is that the person doesn’t suffer …palace reporting she is comfortable.
Not a ‘royalist’ by any means but huge respect for her

 

[Adders1]

The bookies are making Charles favourite to take over.

Could do a job

 

[jakarta]

Sadly, you don't get a choice. It's not a democracy.

Well of course it may happen, Edward 8th was pushed out...

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I may be in the minority but I think Charles will be good for the U.K.

Well he should most certainly get his chance, he is first in line after all, and has probably been quietly rehearsing the role for a while.

 

[Wellesley]

I'm certainly not pro the concept of a Royal family, but I am pro this wonderful, dignified lady. As it seems inevitable, may she pass as painlessly as possible and rest in peace. Very sad.

 

[The Clamp]

For those interested; Operation London Bridge;


https://www.politico.eu/article/queen-elizabeth-death-plan-britain-operation-london-bridge/amp/

 

[shingle]

It seems they are preparing us for bed news concerning our dear Ol' Queen.

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace says.

"Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," they said in a statement.

I do not think I have known a worse week for news, Liz Truss, Putin, Energy, The Queen & Potter...
Bloody hate this week.

I am no royalist, but do like the Queen, and can appreciate her role in this once great country.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62836057

It still is a great country

 

[The Clamp]

She will be a much missed steady hand and is needed now more than ever as this once great country faces a sea of troubles.

 

[Clive Walker]

She will be a much missed steady hand and is needed now more than ever as this once great country faces a sea of troubles.

not the time for jokes.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

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You can see the bruising on her right hand where a canula has been.

Listening to BBC news via my IPad in France.

 

[Napper]

Is it certain we get a day off ?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

She will be a much missed steady hand and is needed now more than ever as this once great country faces a sea of troubles.

Good analogy. She has been a constant in this country for 70 years.

 

[Insel affe]

I'm trying to think of something upbeat to say, but I'm already wiping the tears away just with the realisation this could be the end of her life.

This again, I keep chocking up, not that as I have said before I am a royalist, but because she reminds me of my gran (she actually looks similar), who brought me up for several years when I was really young, and her generation that lived through the war.

 

[The Clamp]

not the time for jokes.

I’m not joking. She has been a constant and reassuring figure for longer than many of our lifetimes. My views on the royals are irrelevant, it’s a sad day.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Is it certain we get a day off ?

According to official documents although the day of her funeral will be a national day of mourning there is no plans to order companies to give employees the day off, it is a matter between employer and employee to come to an agreement.

 

[Deleted member 37369]

Is it certain we get a day off ?

Seriously? How about you take a day (or longer) off now!!!