Queen Elizabeth II

[Cheesy]

You said you wouldn't be upset?

I was simply asking why anyone needs to share such.

You don't need to be distraught, but everyone can show absolute respect.

There will be 20 million people on the streets when the day comes.

Less than half the country then which means I'm in the majority ;-)

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Would UEFA allow this? Can't see them cancelling CL games

Won't get a safety certificate.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

I've nothing against the Royal Family, nothing whatsoever. In fact, on balance, I probably prefer that we've got them rather than don't.

It's just the expectation that we should all be distraught at HM's eventual passing that annoys me.

Understood.
However, you can expect respectful messages of condolences from, even the staunchest Republicans, like Sinn Fein.
I guarantee it. And without having any particular love for Sinn Fein, I don’t see any hypocrisy in them doing so, as I do feel there would be a genuine respect of her and her position.
They too will not be distraught, but I’m sure considerations of the implications of her passing will be kept to themselves for a respectful period.
I would certainly hope so anyway.

Showing respect costs nothing.
There’s a saying over here that my dad used to say along the lines of not speaking ill of the dead. If you cant say anything respectful don’t say anything at all.

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

You said you wouldn't be upset?

I was simply asking why anyone needs to share such.

You don't need to be distraught, but everyone can show absolute respect.

There will be 20 million people on the streets when the day comes.

When the inevitable happens, it would probably be a good time to do away with it once and for all. I can only imagine, after the years of service she’s given, it’ll quickly go to shit when she’s gone.

 

[Gabriel]

I think all sport will be cancelled until Monday, she will May in state for a week or so for people to pay respects then funeral in a few weeks.

Think it’s far more planned than that. Funeral would be D-Day +10 and there would be no sport until afterward, I imagine.
https://www.politico.eu/article/queen-elizabeth-death-plan-britain-operation-london-bridge/

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I was only kidding mate, good on you to be honest.

Family comes first.

Family does indeed come first.

The Queen, however, always put duty first.

*Which explains why we get the fucked up like Andrew!

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

The day she shook hands with Martin McGuiness and joked with him, despite all, tells you what an incredible person she has been.

And perhaps him too. Not all would agree, I’m sure.

 

[bluethrunthru]

I am starting to think this became obvious during her summer break at Balmoral. She clearly loves it there and no doubt she made the decision she would spend her last weeks in a place she loves - all the work could come to her and if thats the case I for one am pleased she gets her wish

 

[Stephen230]

That's a statement that will get backtracked quicker than the speed of light when the time comes.

Well they only said it two hours ago.

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

Would UEFA allow this? Can't see them cancelling CL games

They wouldn't dare having seen some of Kaz'z posts..

 

[jimharri]

Let's try to keep the personal, needless abuse of other posters out of here.

 

[domalino]

Think it’s far more planned than that. Funeral would be D-Day +10 and there would be no sport until afterward, I imagine.
https://www.politico.eu/article/queen-elizabeth-death-plan-britain-operation-london-bridge/

I do wonder if they'll stick to this given they're quite likely to have to do it again in 10 years time.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Less than half the country then which means I'm in the majority ;-)

I was referring just London.

People are going to be shocked how this country will pay its respects.

Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings and Queens.

Not to mention those people from abroad who will just want to be a part of history.

12 days of mourning is more for the huge logistics involved getting ready for such a sad day.

I was in Windsor Chapel a couple weeks back, they said Phillip was still in the crypt and would be moved once the Queen dies, so they can lie in the same part of the Chapel as her mum and dad.

 

[super_city_si]

Let's try to keep the personal, needless abuse of other posters out of here.

Does the Queen post here? :)

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

The loss of Philip, which has been repeated in a great deal of successful marriages, left her without the rock she’s relied on for 70 odd years, it’s no surprise…

I’m certainly no monarchist but she deserves respect!

 

[jimharri]

Does the Queen post here? :)

One or two drama queens, possibly.

 

[BLUEYESTU]

Let's try to keep the personal, needless abuse of other posters out of here.

To be fair some of them seem to be almost looking for the abuse. A kind of any attention is better than no attention ….

 

[Gabriel]

I do wonder if they'll stick to this given they're quite likely to have to do it again in 10 years time.

Irrespective. It’s been decades in the planning and will roll out as planned.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Well they only said it two hours ago.

I think the weather will likely stop it being an issue anyway.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

When the inevitable happens, it would probably be a good time to do away with it once and for all. I can only imagine, after the years of service she’s given, it’ll quickly go to shit when she’s gone.

Nope. Loads of affection for William and Kate, their kids. Charles might not be around for that long.

People just haven't lived long enough to witness such an event and what transpires after.

The monarchy is in the fabric, a political and security machine ensures it, always.