Queen Elizabeth II

[balotelli's back pocket]

Couldn't happen at a worse time, logistically.

 

[super_city_si]

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!

Yes, it happens so often that a wife/husband doesnt last long after the death of their long time partner. Its kind of poetic

 

[UUJblue]

I read that if she passes from balmoral they will bring her to London via the royal train. The turnout along the route will be huge.

Hope she is comfortable.

 

[Eds]

Would be surprised if all sports are stopped for 10 days. More likely, I would have thought, is that the next set of games after her death would be cancelled and then minute's silence in the next set. That said any funeral would be on a Saturday and I would imagine games would either be cancelled or kick off earlier so that no games clash.

 

[kaz7]

Yes, it happens so often that a wife/husband doesnt last long after the death of their long time partner. Its kind of poetic

You can literally die of a broken heart and i think that is what happens , seen it a lot

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Although I agree with you, I read earlier that these plans are reviewed and updated upto 3 times a year. 12 days of complete shut down does seem way ott in this day & age though.

Who said anything about shut down?
There isn’t even a day off work planned!

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Dermot already has his black suit and tie on :(

 

[Kazzydeyna]

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

That was truly a monumental moment in the history of both islands.
Both parties showed great dignity that day.

 

[jimharri]

That post i reported and responded to has no place in this thread

There was nothing abusive about his post. Disrespectful? Quite possibly. And I see he has since apologised for it. But it wasn't in breach of the rules.

 

[kunaguero10]

Dermot already has his black suit and tie on :(

I’m sure his tie has a tint of navy blue to it? Guess it’s the nearest possible and most respectful alternative to full black at the present moment if so