Queen Elizabeth II

[Octavian]

Well only slightly. It means I don't have to do something as cover for a colleague that will be rearranged. I work from home most days anyway.

A day off when I can't use the subscriptions I already have and where plenty of other stuff is already shut. But meh isn't it.

I’ve got a couple of pals who don’t like the monarchy politically and still work, just about, they’re well happy to get a day off.

Stay in watch a few films or go for a walk, I’ll watch the funeral but then go out for something to eat.

 

[Octavian]

Buy it wasn't called Buckingham Palace or used as a Royal residence of the monarch. So it is "arguable", depends on the context of the statement.

I’ve used mr Google and been pedantic here but I think it’s fair to say it’s older than 1776:

“Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen's House”

 

[mexico1970]

I’ve got a couple of pals who don’t like the monarchy politically and still work, just about, they’re well happy to get a day off.

Stay in watch a few films or go for a walk, I’ll watch the funeral but then go out for something to eat.

Will you be stepping out in full military uniform or just go in an understated black tweed and subdued accessories?

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Buy it wasn't called Buckingham Palace or used as a Royal residence of the monarch. So it is "arguable", depends on the context of the statement.

Fuck me. I was referring to the building. I didn’t know if it’s name had ever changed since it was built or if it wasn’t always a royal residence I would have to take that into account. No wonder people don’t bother posting on here

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

I’ve got a couple of pals who don’t like the monarchy politically and still work, just about, they’re well happy to get a day off.

Stay in watch a few films or go for a walk, I’ll watch the funeral but then go out for something to eat.

Sorry to tell you this but McDonald's are closed on Monday.

 

[jimharri]

Currently a (nearly) 5 mile queue, and an eight and a half hour wait, to file past HRH's coffin as it lies in state.

 

[Gabriel]

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Fuck me. I was referring to the building. I didn’t know if it’s name had ever changed since it was built or if it wasn’t always a royal residence I would have to take that into account. No wonder people don’t bother posting on here

Naughty boy, please sit at the back. Didn't you once call out "lurkers"?

 

[Two Gun Bob]

I was thinking of referring to the chocolate bar known as bar six but that would have been a stretch too far ;)

Quality piece of kit the Bar Six. Cadburys if I remember rightly. They should bring it back as a limited edition.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Currently a (nearly) 5 mile queue, and an eight and a half hour wait, to file past HRH's coffin as it lies in state.

Have you got a thermos and a blanket?

Give us an update to let us know how it feels to have been able to pay your respects when you do finally get there.