This is apparently considered headline news

[Badger]

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-38394780

So the Queen and Phillip have both got a cold. I don't understand how this is one of the top stories on the BBC News site. A couple of privileged SPONGERS have got the SNIFFLES and we're supposed to give a shit.


It's OK though, Nick Witchell is on the case with has important insights into royal life:

The Queen and Prince Philip normally took the train around 11:00 GMT from London, but the delay was "no cause for concern".
He added: "I would imagine they will wish to travel as soon as they feel able to.
"They certainly won't want to miss the family Christmas at Sandringham, so I am sure they will return to their plan for Christmas in a day or so."

 

[AmexRuislip]

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-38394780

So the Queen and Phillip have both got a cold. I don't understand how this is one of the top stories on the BBC News site. A couple of privileged SPONGERS have got the SNIFFLES and we're supposed to give a shit.


It's OK though, Nick Witchell is on the case with has important insights into royal life:

The Queen and Prince Philip normally took the train around 11:00 GMT from London, but the delay was "no cause for concern".
He added: "I would imagine they will wish to travel as soon as they feel able to.
"They certainly won't want to miss the family Christmas at Sandringham, so I am sure they will return to their plan for Christmas in a day or so."

That's your MBE cancelled

 

[whitelion]

I guess any concerns about the Queen and Prince Phillip's health will attract headlines especially due to their age.

 

[drew]

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-38394780

So the Queen and Phillip have both got a cold. I don't understand how this is one of the top stories on the BBC News site. A couple of privileged SPONGERS have got the SNIFFLES and we're supposed to give a shit.


It's OK though, Nick Witchell is on the case with has important insights into royal life:

The Queen and Prince Philip normally took the train around 11:00 GMT from London, but the delay was "no cause for concern".
He added: "I would imagine they will wish to travel as soon as they feel able to.
"They certainly won't want to miss the family Christmas at Sandringham, so I am sure they will return to their plan for Christmas in a day or so."

Bloody colonials, stop whinging.

 

[fat old seagull]

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-38394780

So the Queen and Phillip have both got a cold. I don't understand how this is one of the top stories on the BBC News site. A couple of privileged SPONGERS have got the SNIFFLES and we're supposed to give a shit.


It's OK though, Nick Witchell is on the case with has important insights into royal life:

The Queen and Prince Philip normally took the train around 11:00 GMT from London, but the delay was "no cause for concern".
He added: "I would imagine they will wish to travel as soon as they feel able to.
"They certainly won't want to miss the family Christmas at Sandringham, so I am sure they will return to their plan for Christmas in a day or so."

Well I'd have to agree, not many would give a shit. But what makes it even stranger is that you're bothering to comment on the 'non event' ?

 

[Badger]

I guess any concerns about the Queen and Prince Phillip's health will attract headlines especially due to their age.

I'd say the "no cause for concern" quote would negate the need for it being a headline.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Queen not immortal - read all abaaught it....

 

[Badger]

Well I'd have to agree, not many would give a shit. But what makes it even stranger is that you're bothering to comment on the 'non event' ?

Ah, the classic NSC response. Well done

 

[LamieRobertson]

I'd say the "no cause for concern" quote would negate the need for it being a headline.

Phil will be a tad disappointed at that diagnosis for the Queen

 

[Surf's Up]

Obv. a slow news day - bit like Bozza's thread on whether or not everyone is ready for christmas!!

 

[Badger]

Obv. a slow news day - bit like Bozza's thread on whether or not everyone is ready for christmas!!

The Queen needs to get herself on that thread.

 

[dazzer6666]

Phil will be a tad disappointed at that diagnosis for the Queen

Charlie even more so.....

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

If an elected head of state doesn't travel due to illness it is news in that home country , no different with ours being ill and nothing unique about not being unelected and ill

 

[Icy Gull]

Am I going to slag off a couple of people in their nineties, nah I'll pass on that today.

 

[fat old seagull]

Ah, the classic NSC response. Well done

I'm a bit long in the tooth to be dismayed by what you might label 'a classic NSC put down.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

Somehow I found it assuring that Her Majesty actually uses public transport.

On the other hand it is useful travel news for those of us mere great unwashed peasants sharing her use of the Great Northern service to/from Kings Cross when a precious carriage is dedicated to Her Majesty and entourage.

I wonder if she avails herself of the handy buffet at Kings Lynn (run by a Palace fan) for a carry on Latte and bacon sarnie......?

 

[Me and my Monkey]

I'm no royalist, but appreciate that they bring a section of society a lot of pleasure, and the fact that queenie has a cold is absolutely enthralling, major news to some people. However, I'd much rather follow a football club with the same stupid, unquestioning devotion...

 

[happypig]

At the National Railway Museum in York there is the railway carriage that George V used on his travels around the manor. It looks pretty comfortable without being ostentatious. Of course, being Hoi Polloi we could only look in the window so I cannot vouch for how comfy it actually is.

 

[Badger]

Somehow I found it assuring that Her Majesty actually uses public transport.

On the other hand it is useful travel news for those of us mere great unwashed peasants sharing her use of the Great Northern service to/from Kings Cross when a precious carriage is dedicated to Her Majesty and entourage.

I wonder if she avails herself of the handy buffet at Kings Lynn (run by a Palace fan) for a carry on Latte and bacon sarnie......?

I bet they bought Super Advance tickets and can't change the dates.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

I bet they bought Super Advance tickets and can't change the dates.

I don't suppose she is worried by such trivial matters...... or asked to produce her ticket and senior railcard?