I really hope she recovers, but if HMQ were to die in Scotland, that would be "interesting"
Why?
Special procedures, I think trains are involved.
There would be something entirely fitting about a funeral cortège moving down the ECML allowing people the length of the country to pay their respects.
Would be a bugger for train schedules, but it would be symbolic.
Pulled by Flying Scotsman, Mallard or a Deltic. Would be beautiful. Thoughts with HMQ and her family today, feeling very sombre.
Mallard definitely.
Definitely not I'm afraid. Mallard is not in running condition. It can be hauled along the tracks, but it can't haul anything.
to be honest Johnson would probably have been better at an imaginative reflection of the Queens life than Truzz will be
He would have blustered, made a few gags, looked scruffy and made it about him. Thank goodness he’s gone.
He is actually capable of being serious on occasion, he just doesn't do it very often. I recall his Hanukkah message a few years back was very solemn, albeit he was also taking a dig at Corbyn if not by name.
to be honest Johnson would probably have been better at an imaginative reflection of the Queens life than Truzz will be
He was an utterly sleazy piece of shit and it would be octaves, octaves out of his tonal range. Peppa Pig and piccaninnies in the eulogy. I am especially glad that this didn't happen last month during the interregnum.
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
I'd need evidence that this widespread online phenomenon exists first thanks.
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
That definitely sounds ominous. William wouldn't be going today of all days if it weren't something really serious.
"Today of all days" - what am I missing?
Today was his children's first day at their new school.
No parent as conscientious as William is (or likes to be portrayed as, which in this case is a distinction without a difference) would not be there to welcome them back if they could possibly help it.
My grandmother passed away a few weeks ago and this reminds me of the messages I was getting from family who didn’t want to trouble me with the drive down (which I ignored and wrecked my back in a 6 hour iron bladder run). She was 93 and frail, and just had one thing too many. I really feel for HMQs family. When someone gets to that age they become a fixture.
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
They seemed happy enough with Alex (BoZo) and Mary (Truss)
That's what I think happened when Prince Philip passed away, they put a royal emblem on the screen and when the image came back it was black ties and immediately announced. So the emblem coming on and silence will be visible before the ties if that happens surely?
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
You can’t register with Equity or the SAG with the same name as another member from what I remember.
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
They seemed happy enough with Alex (BoZo) and Mary (Truss)
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
How do you know that, out of interest?
Regnal names is fustian pomposity, changing-your-name-cos-your-mum-dies-makes-you-look-a-twat.
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
I imagine there will be those who will seek to link these events with the many pejorative comments Meghan has made about the Royal Family in recent months.
I really hope she recovers, but if HMQ were to die in Scotland, that would be "interesting"
Why?
Special procedures, I think trains are involved.
There would be something entirely fitting about a funeral cortège moving down the ECML allowing people the length of the country to pay their respects.
Would be a bugger for train schedules, but it would be symbolic.
Pulled by Flying Scotsman, Mallard or a Deltic. Would be beautiful. Thoughts with HMQ and her family today, feeling very sombre.
Mallard definitely.
Definitely not I'm afraid. Mallard is not in running condition. It can be hauled along the tracks, but it can't haul anything.
I'd go with 55022/D9000 Royal Scots Grey. I think it is in running condition.
That's what I think happened when Prince Philip passed away, they put a royal emblem on the screen and when the image came back it was black ties and immediately announced. So the emblem coming on and silence will be visible before the ties if that happens surely?
I was thinking the background. The stuff you can’t hide in that set up.
yes I think she has already left this world and the protocol is being arranged
Nah, it'd have leaked to facebook from within the household by now. Like how the bookies are the first to know when a new archbishop is chosen, word gets out.
That's what I think happened when Prince Philip passed away, they put a royal emblem on the screen and when the image came back it was black ties and immediately announced. So the emblem coming on and silence will be visible before the ties if that happens surely?
What will be the sombre music they play if they go off air.
If this is the end for The Queen then this picture will be one of the last of her. It would be quite fitting. She looks like your own granny. She is the Nation's mum and then granny. Always looking out for you and with kind words.
to be honest Johnson would probably have been better at an imaginative reflection of the Queens life than Truzz will be
He was an utterly sleazy piece of shit and it would be octaves, octaves out of his tonal range. Peppa Pig and piccaninnies in the eulogy. I am especially glad that this didn't happen last month during the interregnum.
This will rally people behind Liz btw.
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
My grandmother passed away a few weeks ago and this reminds me of the messages I was getting from family who didn’t want to trouble me with the drive down (which I ignored and wrecked my back in a 6 hour iron bladder run). She was 93 and frail, and just had one thing too many. I really feel for HMQs family. When someone gets to that age they become a fixture.
Sympathies Onboard. This must make this all the harder for you
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
How do you know that, out of interest?
Regnal names is fustian pomposity, changing-your-name-cos-your-mum-dies-makes-you-look-a-twat.
I don't have an issue with it, but it sort of defeats the object of Christening the child with a royal name like Charles or William doesn't it? If a 'Jake' suddenly accedes to the throne, get it changed.
If this is the end for The Queen then this picture will be one of the last of her. It would be quite fitting. She looks like your own granny. She is the Nation's mum and then granny. Always looking out for you and with kind words.
I really hope she recovers, but if HMQ were to die in Scotland, that would be "interesting"
Why?
Special procedures, I think trains are involved.
There would be something entirely fitting about a funeral cortège moving down the ECML allowing people the length of the country to pay their respects.
Would be a bugger for train schedules, but it would be symbolic.
Pulled by Flying Scotsman, Mallard or a Deltic. Would be beautiful. Thoughts with HMQ and her family today, feeling very sombre.
Mallard definitely.
Definitely not I'm afraid. Mallard is not in running condition. It can be hauled along the tracks, but it can't haul anything.
Is 'Princess Elizabeth' available? It was named after her, and is mainline certified.
“Look at her, she’s practically dancing, she’ll go on for another 20 years” - just yesterday
Has it ever occurred to you that your famed abilities of insight and foresight - famed by you if no one else - are a complete fiction? You get so much so wrong
You stared at Truss when was wearing that necklace and dress and you saw Nothing
I spy a person whose instinctive reaction to the news of Her Majesty The Queen falling gravely ill is to score points on PB.com.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
If this is the end for The Queen then this picture will be one of the last of her. It would be quite fitting. She looks like your own granny. She is the Nation's mum and then granny. Always looking out for you and with kind words.
Damn, she looks so much like my Gran who passed away in 2014 at 93.
Indeed my Mum just phoned me and said exactly the same thing.
to be honest Johnson would probably have been better at an imaginative reflection of the Queens life than Truzz will be
He was an utterly sleazy piece of shit and it would be octaves, octaves out of his tonal range. Peppa Pig and piccaninnies in the eulogy. I am especially glad that this didn't happen last month during the interregnum.
This will rally people behind Liz btw.
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
Agree. He’d have done well (at this).
With Truss watch for a telegenic, pre-planned, tear.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Be highly suspicious of any pope who chooses 'Innocent' as their name. That's trying too hard.
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
That definitely sounds ominous. William wouldn't be going today of all days if it weren't something really serious.
"Today of all days" - what am I missing?
Today was his children's first day at their new school.
No parent as conscientious as William is (or likes to be portrayed as, which in this case is a distinction without a difference) would not be there to welcome them back if they could possibly help it.
It’s a tricky one as sometimes there are “false ends” (rather than false starts). I was summoned to hospital twice in the week leading up to my father’s death to say goodbye on the doctors’ advice. Was two grim trips that were jumping the gun but you do it anyway.
There were very specific reasons why Edward VII and George VI didn't use their birth names as regnal names. There's no such reason for Charles to change.
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
They've been OK with Alexander calling himself Boris, and Mary calling herself Liz.
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
The tone, perhaps, but he would still look like a fucking clown at a funeral.
I think part of the shock will have been dissipated somewhat with Prince Philip's death. The sense of immortality and foreverness was punctured when he died and that will in a way inure people to HMQ dying.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Perhaps he can be “King Dave” or “King Steve”? Capture the zeitgeist.
Prediction: people who expect to feel nothing, or very little - the young, republicans, mad bitter Remainers - will find themselves unexpectedly moved. Even shaken
At the same time people who will expect to be sad or griefstruck might feel less than they anticipated
But I expect the first group to outnumber the second
Don't try to divide the country on a day like today. I am a mad bitter Remainer but also a mild monarchist and am already close to tears, as I knew I would be. She has been a constant in all our lives, a symbol of national unity and an inspiring public servant. Her death, if it does indeed come very soon, will be a huge and emotional event for almost everyone in this country.
“Look at her, she’s practically dancing, she’ll go on for another 20 years” - just yesterday
Has it ever occurred to you that your famed abilities of insight and foresight - famed by you if no one else - are a complete fiction? You get so much so wrong
You stared at Truss when was wearing that necklace and dress and you saw Nothing
I spy a person whose instinctive reaction to the news of Her Majesty The Queen falling gravely ill is to score points on PB.com.
to be honest Johnson would probably have been better at an imaginative reflection of the Queens life than Truzz will be
He would have humiliated the Queen and the nation. HMQ knows that too.
It is often the case that people at the end of their lives can hold on for something important. Getting the change of PM could have been that event, and her work is done and she can let go.
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
The tone, perhaps, but he would still look like a fucking clown at a funeral.
It is a blessing he is gone.
I'd imagine he'll be at the funeral. And I am sure he'll look fine.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Perhaps he can be “King Dave” or “King Steve”? Capture the zeitgeist.
David II of Scots spent much of his reign in prison and the rest of it being generally a bit rubbish. Stephen of England's reign was such a disaster between civil war and innumerable rebellions it's usually called 'the Anarchy.'
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
I imagine there will be those who will seek to link these events with the many pejorative comments Meghan has made about the Royal Family in recent months.
Oh sure, the disproportionate and ostentatious grieving will no doubt be coupled with a lot of snide attacks on the usual subjects.
The point of Monarchy is continuity. The Queen is (nearly) dead, long live the King. Then back to work.
I suspect the Palace would not make an announcement until William is there, the official 'end' will require the family to be with her.
Wasn't there talk that her predecessor's end was hastened to fall at a more convenient time for the evening radio? Much easier to quicken than to delay, of course.
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
That definitely sounds ominous. William wouldn't be going today of all days if it weren't something really serious.
"Today of all days" - what am I missing?
Today was his children's first day at their new school.
No parent as conscientious as William is (or likes to be portrayed as, which in this case is a distinction without a difference) would not be there to welcome them back if they could possibly help it.
It’s a tricky one as sometimes there are “false ends” (rather than false starts). I was summoned to hospital twice in the week leading up to my father’s death to say goodbye on the doctors’ advice. Was two grim trips that were jumping the gun but you do it anyway.
Yes my wife’s grandma had three or four of them over about five years in her nineties. Became a family joke.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Perhaps he can be “King Dave” or “King Steve”? Capture the zeitgeist.
The most popular boys name for years has been Oliver for some reason (I know none).
Prediction: people who expect to feel nothing, or very little - the young, republicans, mad bitter Remainers - will find themselves unexpectedly moved. Even shaken
At the same time people who will expect to be sad or griefstruck might feel less than they anticipated
But I expect the first group to outnumber the second
Don't try to divide the country on a day like today. I am a mad bitter Remainer but also a mild monarchist and am already close to tears, as I knew I would be. She has been a constant in all our lives, a symbol of national unity and an inspiring public servant. Her death, if it does indeed come very soon, will be a huge and emotional event for almost everyone in this country.
I'm also a remainer mild-monarchist and I entirely agree, She has made a huge contribution to national life and it feels a very sad kind of day.
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
You can’t register with Equity or the SAG with the same name as another member from what I remember.
Indeed. I am unable to find details - apologies. I found one source saying she was known as Meghan when still a child, so it may not have been that. I am going entirely on second-hand reports from a friend who is obsessed with Meghan conspiracy theories. (She doesn’t believe them. She’s obsessed with the fact that people believe them. (Meghan conspiracy theories, a run-down: she was never pregnant, they used a surrogate; the children don’t really exist, they use actors; the children don’t really exist, they’re robots.))
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
The tone, perhaps, but he would still look like a fucking clown at a funeral.
It is a blessing he is gone.
I'd imagine he'll be at the funeral. And I am sure he'll look fine.
All living ex PMs will be at the funeral no doubt.
There is a body of Telegraph/Mail readers who despise Meghan. One thing they attack her on is that Meghan isn’t her name. Her first name is Rachel: she switched to her middle name, Meghan, because there was already another actor with a similar name. This is, of course, a stupid reason to attack someone, but nonetheless in anti-Meghan circles, they like to go on about it. Anyway, I do wonder how the changing-your-name-proves-you’re-evil crowd will cope with Charles choosing a different regnal name.
I imagine there will be those who will seek to link these events with the many pejorative comments Meghan has made about the Royal Family in recent months.
Oh sure, the disproportionate and ostentatious grieving will no doubt be coupled with a lot of snide attacks on the usual subjects.
The point of Monarchy is continuity. The Queen is (nearly) dead, long live the King. Then back to work.
True to a point. The problem is that this monarch was special. A good one. That’s not always the case in the genetic Lottery of the hereditary system.
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
The tone, perhaps, but he would still look like a fucking clown at a funeral.
It is a blessing he is gone.
I'd imagine he'll be at the funeral. And I am sure he'll look fine.
All living ex PMs will be at the funeral no doubt.
yes all 6 of them - never been as many living exs?
My grandmother passed away a few weeks ago and this reminds me of the messages I was getting from family who didn’t want to trouble me with the drive down (which I ignored and wrecked my back in a 6 hour iron bladder run). She was 93 and frail, and just had one thing too many. I really feel for HMQs family. When someone gets to that age they become a fixture.
Sympathies Onboard. This must make this all the harder for you
Surprisingly, it makes it a bit easier. It happens to hundreds of families up and down the country, even the most powerful in the land. It’s one of the reasons I can never quite shake my affection for the monarchy, no matter how various family members blot the institution. The family that, de jure, command the allegiance of the nation and have final refusal on any decision in the country are going through the same thing as I am, only while I can privately chat with my Mum and Dad about all the fun photos and what music to play at the funeral they have to do it in the glare of the public eye. It’s a very public reminder that you are not alone as it were.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Perhaps he can be “King Dave” or “King Steve”? Capture the zeitgeist.
David II of Scots spent much of his reign in prison and the rest of it being generally a bit rubbish. Stephen of England's reign was such a disaster between civil war and innumerable rebellions it's usually called 'the Anarchy.'
Neither would be a good omen!
On the other hand, David would allow for the settling of the rule about regnal numbers, since wiki says the rule now is to add on from the predecessor states - that's why it's Liz II and not Liz I, so it should be David III, not David I.
I would like (have liked?) the Queen to continue on earth forever. However, it is a wonderful life that she has lived and a fitting end to it. My overwhelming emotion is one of gratitude for her life and service, and determination to let her example inspire me in my own life.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Perhaps he can be “King Dave” or “King Steve”? Capture the zeitgeist.
King Nigel I would be interesting and a break with tradition.
They're all on their way to Balmoral, unfortunately.
BREAKING: The Princess Royal is at Balmoral, and the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex are on their way to the Queen’s Scottish home, sources said. https://twitter.com/TalkTV/status/1567855048889188356
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
The tone, perhaps, but he would still look like a fucking clown at a funeral.
It is a blessing he is gone.
I'd imagine he'll be at the funeral. And I am sure he'll look fine.
All living ex PMs will be at the funeral no doubt.
Plus I suspect Heads of State and ex-Heads of State from all over the world will actually come. It’s going to be a funeral not just for her, but for the 20th century.
I really hope she recovers, but if HMQ were to die in Scotland, that would be "interesting"
Why?
Special procedures, I think trains are involved.
There would be something entirely fitting about a funeral cortège moving down the ECML allowing people the length of the country to pay their respects.
Would be a bugger for train schedules, but it would be symbolic.
Pulled by Flying Scotsman, Mallard or a Deltic. Would be beautiful. Thoughts with HMQ and her family today, feeling very sombre.
Mallard definitely.
Definitely not I'm afraid. Mallard is not in running condition. It can be hauled along the tracks, but it can't haul anything.
Is 'Princess Elizabeth' available? It was named after her, and is mainline certified.
to be honest Johnson would probably have been better at an imaginative reflection of the Queens life than Truzz will be
He would have humiliated the Queen and the nation. HMQ knows that too.
It is often the case that people at the end of their lives can hold on for something important. Getting the change of PM could have been that event, and her work is done and she can let go.
My mother-in-law had motor neurone disease, diagnosed just before I became pregnant with our third. She knew and survived long enough to see him. My husband brought him in to the hospital so that she could see him even though by then she had been on a ventilator for months and could not speak. 2 hours later, just after we got home from the hospital she died.
It meant a great deal to my husband that he was able to show her her last grandchild.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Perhaps he can be “King Dave” or “King Steve”? Capture the zeitgeist.
The most popular boys name for years has been Oliver for some reason (I know none).
King Oliver II (essentially).
We already have had a King Steve . Perhaps there is a reason why there is not a second though !
I really hope she recovers, but if HMQ were to die in Scotland, that would be "interesting"
Why?
Special procedures, I think trains are involved.
There would be something entirely fitting about a funeral cortège moving down the ECML allowing people the length of the country to pay their respects.
Would be a bugger for train schedules, but it would be symbolic.
Pulled by Flying Scotsman, Mallard or a Deltic. Would be beautiful. Thoughts with HMQ and her family today, feeling very sombre.
Mallard definitely.
Definitely not I'm afraid. Mallard is not in running condition. It can be hauled along the tracks, but it can't haul anything.
Is 'Princess Elizabeth' available? It was named after her, and is mainline certified.
“Look at her, she’s practically dancing, she’ll go on for another 20 years” - just yesterday
Has it ever occurred to you that your famed abilities of insight and foresight - famed by you if no one else - are a complete fiction? You get so much so wrong
You stared at Truss when was wearing that necklace and dress and you saw Nothing
I spy a person whose instinctive reaction to the news of Her Majesty The Queen falling gravely ill is to score points on PB.com.
Bleak.
You just did exactly that. Twat
You're not quite striking the right tone - could it be time to hike off?
I have a nasty feeling the death of HMQ is going to be for me a proxy grief for Mum because covid robbed me and the family of the chance to properly grieve for her or say the right sort of goodbye.
That's what I think happened when Prince Philip passed away, they put a royal emblem on the screen and when the image came back it was black ties and immediately announced. So the emblem coming on and silence will be visible before the ties if that happens surely?
What will be the sombre music they play if they go off air.
Reckoner by Radiohead?
“If you ever hear Haunted Dancehall (Nursery Remix) by Sabres of Paradise on daytime Radio 1, turn the TV on,” wrote Chris Price, a BBC radio producer, for the Huffington Post in 2011. “Something terrible has just happened.”
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
The tone, perhaps, but he would still look like a fucking clown at a funeral.
It is a blessing he is gone.
Remember his comedy turn with the umbrella at a memorial service.
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Perhaps he can be “King Dave” or “King Steve”? Capture the zeitgeist.
The most popular boys name for years has been Oliver for some reason (I know none).
King Oliver II (essentially).
We already have had a King Steve . Perhaps there is a reason why there is not a second though !
Doesn't he always top the 'Britain's worst ever monarch' list?
Prediction: people who expect to feel nothing, or very little - the young, republicans, mad bitter Remainers - will find themselves unexpectedly moved. Even shaken
At the same time people who will expect to be sad or griefstruck might feel less than they anticipated
But I expect the first group to outnumber the second
Don't try to divide the country on a day like today. I am a mad bitter Remainer but also a mild monarchist and am already close to tears, as I knew I would be. She has been a constant in all our lives, a symbol of national unity and an inspiring public servant. Her death, if it does indeed come very soon, will be a huge and emotional event for almost everyone in this country.
Oh give over. That was me teasing
We’re meant to keep calm and carry on aren’t we? Isn’t that the British way? So PBers should carry on faintly mocking each other, just as I am carrying on with my stupidly timed midday hike in the sun
Many if not most of us will feel sadness. But that won’t stop me taunting you. Nor you me, I hope
I find these odd words to type, but I think you may be underestimating Johnson. He was and is an utterly sleazy piece of shit, but he could get the tone right for this sort of thing. He’s not like Trump.
The tone, perhaps, but he would still look like a fucking clown at a funeral.
It is a blessing he is gone.
I'd imagine he'll be at the funeral. And I am sure he'll look fine.
All living ex PMs will be at the funeral no doubt.
Plus I suspect Heads of State and ex-Heads of State from all over the world will actually come. It’s going to be a funeral not just for her, but for the 20th century.
yes the Commonwealth was always close to her heart. A pity the likes of Tom Daley nearly caused a scene at the opening ceremony with his showboating
Which I don't understand at all. Surely his name is Charles? The previous two were ok, apart from a tiny civil war for one and a lot of shagging and cavorting for the other.
Yes, but Coronation is one of those odd events where God lets you choose a new name. Popes get to do the same.
Perhaps he can be “King Dave” or “King Steve”? Capture the zeitgeist.
The most popular boys name for years has been Oliver for some reason (I know none).
King Oliver II (essentially).
We already have had a King Steve . Perhaps there is a reason why there is not a second though !
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King’s Bench Division too.
message a few years back was very solemn, albeit he was also taking a dig at Corbyn if not by name.
This will rally people behind Liz btw.
No parent as conscientious as William is (or likes to be portrayed as, which in this case is a distinction without a difference) would not be there to welcome them back if they could possibly help it.
Imagine Johnson and Corbyn.
It could have happened...
That's what I think happened when Prince Philip passed away, they put a royal emblem on the screen and when the image came back it was black ties and immediately announced. So the emblem coming on and silence will be visible before the ties if that happens surely?
Regnal names is fustian pomposity, changing-your-name-cos-your-mum-dies-makes-you-look-a-twat.
Reckoner by Radiohead?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Princess_Royal_Class_6201_Princess_Elizabeth
Oh, and the look magnificent.
But it has to be a loco that is immediately available on her death. We'll probably get a 68 or 60 ...
https://youtu.be/y2Pq0h0h-UQ
We have rocked her - for 70 years.
Bleak.
Indeed my Mum just phoned me and said exactly the same thing.
With Truss watch for a telegenic, pre-planned, tear.
Nobody will say anything until its official.
Protocols will be followed to the last.
It is a blessing he is gone.
Neither would be a good omen!
The point of Monarchy is continuity. The Queen is (nearly) dead, long live the King. Then back to work.
King Oliver II (essentially).
Lab most seats 2
Con most seats 2
NOM 2
Lab Maj 4
Con Maj 4
You don't want to mess with that.
It's like a swimming pool that's empty and utterly still. Diving into it seems wrong.
It would be nice for clickbait to be put on the back burner for this time.
BREAKING: The Princess Royal is at Balmoral, and the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex are on their way to the Queen’s Scottish home, sources said.
https://twitter.com/TalkTV/status/1567855048889188356
... that Leon's walk takes him out of signal for a bit.
I was working on a checkout at the local Iceland when Diana was buried. Be nice to have a day off for this one.
It meant a great deal to my husband that he was able to show her her last grandchild.
from that guardian piece.
What an idiot.
https://twitter.com/BethRigby/status/1567856087327543298
We’re meant to keep calm and carry on aren’t we? Isn’t that the British way? So PBers should carry on faintly mocking each other, just as I am carrying on with my stupidly timed midday hike in the sun
Many if not most of us will feel sadness. But that won’t stop me taunting you. Nor you me, I hope