Administrators Lucas Posted June 4, 2022 Administrators Share Posted June 4, 2022 21 hours ago, Barnzy said: It’s time for her to stand down though, must be tough still having these expectations of her at her age even if she is picking and choosing She won't it would be too damaging for the monarchy and not good for Charles because there would be a push to try and pass it on to William from some newspapers even though thats not how it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divinity Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 On 03/06/2022 at 21:37, G-Man11 said: Funnily enough the UK doesn't have the power to change other countries head of states. Not quite true. Australia as a country only exists within the confines of the English law that permitted the constitution be created. Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (UK) lays out the laws that states and the commonwealth are allowed to have jurisdiction on. Theoretically speaking the UK could veto any element of our constitution through an amendment to that law. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 The sight of lots of MPs passing notes around parliament with serious looking faces has made me resurrect this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Seems like she's coming to the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 96. Great innings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 As I said in the politics thread, feel like we're being prepared for the worst with that statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Is this really it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Anyone else noticed the bruising on her hands in the Truss photos? That can't be a good sign either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, AK22 said: Is this really it? Probably. Could be days, weeks, even months away, but talking about comfortable rather than stable is definitely 'end of life' talk. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, CFuller said: Anyone else noticed the bruising on her hands in the Truss photos? That can't be a good sign either. Yep. My wife pointed it out. Looks like she's had a canulla in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, CFuller said: Anyone else noticed the bruising on her hands in the Truss photos? That can't be a good sign either. That's fairly common in the elderly, tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, CFuller said: Anyone else noticed the bruising on her hands in the Truss photos? That can't be a good sign either. Yep, definitely from a cannula I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 8, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just noticed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 We might need a slightly more respectful thread title when the news IS announced, given that the press will be firing junior reporters EVERYWHERE to find examples of 'lefty shame as football gamers disrespect the Queen' 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, leftback in the changing room said: We might need a slightly more respectful thread title when the news IS announced, given that the press will be firing junior reporters EVERYWHERE to find examples of 'lefty shame as football gamers disrespect the Queen' Viva la Republic? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Clarence House: “Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled to Balmoral.” The Duke of Cambridge is also travelling to Balmoral Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroPhil Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/07/queen-to-miss-virtual-privy-council-meeting-after-doctors-advise-rest as if they are still making her attend these anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: We might need a slightly more respectful thread title when the news IS announced, given that the press will be firing junior reporters EVERYWHERE to find examples of 'lefty shame as football gamers disrespect the Queen' Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 As far as I understand it the family don't see each other apart from Christmas and major events. Wills on the way too affording to the BBC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, InigoPatinkin said: Could be good advertising for OTF tbf. We've needed fresh blood for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Chris Mason black tie Klaxon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Best wishes to the Queen. 70 Years is long service and if this is the end we could see a massive change within the Royal Family. They are prepping for the worst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, InigoPatinkin said: Just need Miles to add an in game event with the option to make a spicy republican remark if you're Celtic manager and we'll be flying Really rough week for Rangers fans to be fair. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. No. But what else can they say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. Are you my wife? She keeps chunnering the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazkul Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. If they say anything else you know the opposition party will be saying something like: "Look! They want the Queen to die/They can't wait for the Queen to die" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. Cant say much can you, perhaps 'tell us what the other side is like?' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, oche balboa said: No. But what else can they say? You can wish her well, say that your thoughts are with her, say that you hope she's comfortable, or say that you hope her family are supporting her etc. Expecting her to "recover" is ridiculous at this point. Edited September 8, 2022 by Rob1981 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 8, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. There comes a point where with the greatest respect, you want someone to go in relative comfort and at peace while they have their faculties etc. I don't think that's the same as wishing someone dead, but hoping for recovery when someone is on EOL gets a bit delusional. People in that position can be hanging on just existing, not living. And that's not especially pleasant. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, brez22 said: I might or might not have just googled the national holiday provisions in the event of her death, shameful of me. As long as I can still fly back, I'm not arsed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) https://britishheritage.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-ii-dies (This is what happened when she dies) Edited September 8, 2022 by oche balboa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, brez22 said: I might or might not have just googled the national holiday provisions in the event of her death, shameful of me. It’s a few years old now but this is worth a read. Not just on bank holidays but all the protocols and the sheer about of detail and minutiae that is already pre-planned https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/mar/16/what-happens-when-queen-elizabeth-dies-london-bridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 31 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: We might need a slightly more respectful thread title when the news IS announced, given that the press will be firing junior reporters EVERYWHERE to find examples of 'lefty shame as football gamers disrespect the Queen' In all seriousness, will "Liz Windsor RIP" suffice? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Daily Mail headline writers currently foaming at the mouth trying to devise some means of panning Harry and Meghan in all this. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 maybe speculative as she's normally up at Balmoral at this time but I wonder if she's gone there because she knows there isn't much time left? always said it's her favourite place not interested in the royals too much but I don't mind the Queen, losing Phillip has probably accelerated this downfall for her Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Per the article, if this starts playing on Radio One/Kiss/Heart then you'll know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, RTHerringbone said: Daily Mail headline writers currently foaming at the mouth trying to devise some means of panning Harry and Meghan in all this. "195 years between them, but Meghan sees off our Royals in just 4" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, TM said: maybe speculative as she's normally up at Balmoral at this time but I wonder if she's gone there because she knows there isn't much time left? always said it's her favourite place not interested in the royals too much but I don't mind the Queen, losing Phillip has probably accelerated this downfall for her Almost certainly. IIRC she had no plans to come back to London. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Whippy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Do we get a day off/bank holiday if/when she dies? Naturally it’s not good, but it’s what most people care about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnCanary Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Mr_Whippy said: Do we get a day off/bank holiday if/when she dies? Naturally it’s not good, but it’s what most people care about. The funeral is considered a "day of national mourning". Not a bank holiday. Although not sure there's much difference. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge#:~:text=As agreed by the Queen,gather in London and Windsor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 In some ways it's convenient to be in the economic situation we are and for the banks to HAVE to start printing more money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootador Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, brez22 said: I might or might not have just googled the national holiday provisions in the event of her death, shameful of me. Ive got a week off booked next week, I get that time back right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 8, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Mr_Whippy said: Do we get a day off/bank holiday if/when she dies? For the funeral, there's a national day of mourning, but discretion will be with employers. If its on a weekend or existing bank holiday then no. I'm surprised the plans only have one day of mourning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mr_Whippy said: Do we get a day off/bank holiday if/when she dies? Naturally it’s not good, but it’s what most people care about. Bloody better do. Only thing that will make the country-wide month long mourning period sufferable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Bootador said: Ive got a week off booked next week, I get that time back right? Funeral will be 10 days after she dies I believe, so you might even get an extra day of your holiday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Lucas said: For the funeral, there's a national day of mourning, but discretion will be with employers. If its on a weekend or existing bank holiday then no. I'm surprised the plans only have one day of mourning. It's 12 days of mourning but only the funeral being an official day. I think it effectively means there's a sombre period where not much is done, then the funeral, then back to normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 8, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 8, 2022 Sounds like a bit more than the North Koreans got - they had a week or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Funeral is planned for nine days after the death iirc, but I think if this falls on a weekend they might move it back to the Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Whippy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Thanks guys! I take the morning out to go to a team meeting and everything changes. Not looking forward to the blanket wall-to-wall coverage when she goes, wheeling out everyone and anyone they can find who is 'related' to the monarchy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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