The London Bridge Has Fallen - The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

[hayden_horn 11362]

Just now, Bateshorn said:

Yeah, somebody post an actual source or STFU with the "Heard it on the news"

i'm willing to accept that in news events like this when we are relying on live news reporting over internet links.

[Armybrat 40844]

1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

I don't see why Charles should refuse or quickly abdicate. It's not like he's that unpopular and his popularity will rise with the death of his mom and subsequent coronation.

Also the story is that his mom has refused abdication because it's their families' service to accept the role they have and not run away from it. That's his role model for his role as king. 

Still he's 73 and won't last forever.

Well, her uncle abdicated because of an American slut, making her dad king.

[ChickenNuggets 1626]

Sky News said she had a prior obligation at a charity or something.

[gsoda3 3261]

1 minute ago, Bateshorn said:

Yeah, somebody post an actual source or STFU with the "Heard it on the news"

sky news is a source.  you could always turn it on....

 

Just now, ChickenNuggets said:

Sky News said she had a prior obligation at a charity or something.

which she's not going to anymore.

[jeevsie 3734]

Does anyone know the current whereabouts of Reggie Jackson? We need Enrico Pallazzo on the case.

[Laxtonto 12080]

Abe and QE2 within months. Lots of political "good guy" icons going to meet their makers in some of the most turbulent times we have seen globally in generations.

[gsoda3 3261]

1 minute ago, Texas St. Armadillos said:

It may not have been her call.

that's a really good point.

[Sandman 3403]

They said Katherine wasn't there either. Maybe it's strictly blood relations allowed.

[SquishMitten 10406]

4 minutes ago, hayden_horn said:

if meghan isn't there, she can never go back to britain.

ever.

They said she's still in London. Think they also said Kate isn't at Balmoral. So maybe it's not as big of a deal as they're making it out to be. 

[ChickenNuggets 1626]

I assume raising money for a charity while the queen lays dying is bad form, but when has that ever stopped her?

[Nicole44 22060]

Kate is not there either. She’s with the kids. I’m guessing that is by design. No in-laws? 

[Bateshorn 9927]

She was in country lest than 72 hours ago and presumably still is.   I can see her not actually going to Balmoral, given the fact they are no longer Royals and Harry is there as a Grandchild.

[ChickenNuggets 1626]

1 minute ago, Sandman said:

They said Katherine wasn't there either. Maybe it's strictly blood relations allowed.

I thought Katherine was a cousin? Isn't that how they do it over there?

[SquishMitten 10406]

1 minute ago, ChickenNuggets said:

I assume raising money for a charity while the queen lays dying is bad form, but when has that ever stopped her?

It was said on BBC that she has cancelled her appearance at the charity event

[gsoda3 3261]

2 minutes ago, Sandman said:

They said Katherine wasn't there either. Maybe it's strictly blood relations allowed.

interesting.  b/c of school it looks like.  

 

[SimonBolivar 10958]

1 minute ago, Bateshorn said:

She was in country lest than 72 hours ago and presumably still is.   I can see her not actually going to Balmoral, given the fact they are no longer Royals and Harry is there as a Grandchild.

Sounds like precedent for all of us for in law funerals in the future. 

[RPM 26320]

1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

Also the story is that his mom has refused abdication because it's their families' service to accept the role they have and not run away from it.

But their history doesn't exactly go that way.

[WBT 20571]

BBC said Kate was staying with kids because it's their first day at new school.  Said Meghan wasn't going and quite frankly, possibly wasn't welcome (but in a more understated British way).

[SquishMitten 10406]

2 minutes ago, Nicole44 said:

Kate is not there either. She’s with the kids. I’m guessing that is by design. No in-laws? 

That seems to be the actual reason, but the Brit broadcasters are getting in plenty of digs. One guy just said "The Duchess of Cambridge is not there because, of course, her children recently started school, so that's perfectly understandable that she couldn't attend immediately. Meghan isn't there, so take from that what you want. She probably isn't even welcome." 

['stache 21815]

1 minute ago, RPM said:

But their history doesn't exactly go that way.

I interpret it as being critical of how they came to power in the first place, basically shitting on her uncle. Him being a nazi sympathizer probably didn't help their overall perception of him. 

[Da Fino 2783]

A friend of mine over there says there will be an announcement at 6pm. 

[Laxtonto 12080]

1 minute ago, Da Fino said:

A friend of mine over there says there will be an announcement at 6pm. 

so an hour from now...

['stache 21815]

10 minutes ago, Texas St. Armadillos said:

It may not have been her call.

That's my thought. Marrying a divorced American actress has, lets say, some history across the pond. Add in her skin tone, and yeah, we're beyond stretching royal "traditions."

[Nicole44 22060]

 

[Bevo 13577]

1 minute ago, SquishMitten said:

That seems to be the actual reason, but the Brit broadcasters are getting in plenty of digs. One guy just said "The Duchess of Cambridge is not there because, of course, her children recently started school, so that's perfectly understandable that she couldn't attend immediately. Meghan isn't there, so take from that what you want. She probably isn't even welcome." 

Well, if there are last words, if I was the queen and didn't like someone, I wouldn't want her there. Just because someone is an in-law doesn't mean that you have to like them. The queen's last words could be ditch the bitch and come back to your home.

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

3 minutes ago, WBT said:

Said Meghan wasn't going and quite frankly, possibly wasn't welcome (but in a more understated British way).

Translation:

[SquishMitten 10406]

I believe that should say "a former BBC journalist tweeted that the Queen is dead".

[HouTex 1867]

11 minutes ago, Armybrat said:

Well, her uncle abdicated because of an American slut, making her dad king.

If you believe The King's Speech, Mrs. Simpson acquired certain skills from an establishment in Shanghai.  The look on Churchill's face after that line was perfect.  I took it to mean that she gave an incredible blow job.

[RPM 26320]

3 minutes ago, 'stache said:

I interpret it as being critical of how they came to power in the first place, basically shitting on her uncle. Him being a nazi sympathizer probably didn't help their overall perception of him. 

[Sandman 3403]

Even the sign lanuage chick on BBC is in all black. 

[Bateshorn 9927]

Well, Harry and Meghan have been cast out of the family.  Are you surprised Royal linked news outlets are getting a few juicy digs?  Media gonna media, bro. 

[Jerry Callo 8703]

Just now, Sandman said:

Even the sign lanuage chick on BBC is in all black. 

Now I have to change channels.  Once I notice a sign language interpreter, I can't not watch their facial expressions.  Her's are delightful.

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

3 minutes ago, Sandman said:

Even the sign lanuage chick on BBC is in all black. 

FYI: Don't google BBC all black

['stache 21815]

1 minute ago, Cheeseweasel said:

FYI: Don't google BBC all black

Redundant phrase is redundant?

[hayden_horn 11362]

4 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

FYI: Don't google BBC all black

i dunno what kind of images you are getting haha

[HenryJames 66052]

11 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

FYI: Don't google BBC all black

[Hugo Stiglitz 23367]

[dcbc 14484]

21 minutes ago, Nicole44 said:

 

Long live the Queen

[Michael Knight 12977]

33 minutes ago, Bateshorn said:

Yeah, somebody post an actual source or STFU with the "Heard it on the news"

 

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19101]

Kate is apparently at Windsor.  It was the kids' first day of school.  I am with @hayden_horn on this.  I think she is either already dead or being kept "alive" artificially until the entire family is there.  Her hands when she greeted Liz Truss were purple.  

[hornbri 1398]

I am agree with the others, I think she has died and they will make the announcement at 6pm local time (about 30 minutes)

[Nicole44 22060]

I guess there are a bunch of randos standing around by the gates getting hammered by the steady rain. 

[Incredulity 11671]

36 minutes ago, jeevsie said:

Does anyone know the current whereabouts of Reggie Jackson? We need Enrico Pallazzo on the case.

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[Nicole44 22060]

2 minutes ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

Kate is apparently at Windsor.  It was the kids' first day of school.  I am with @hayden_horn on this.  I think she is either already dead or being kept "alive" artificially until the entire family is there.  Her hands when she greeted Liz Truss were purple.  

I bet that was all she could do to make that brief meeting. That’s steel will and resolve. Also, one more PM she got to meet in her very long life. 

[52-80 19157]

 

[Deej 76790]

19 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

FYI: Don't google BBC all black

Or do, if you'e @NowThis

[Hugo Stiglitz 23367]

 

[Underdog 28632]

21 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

FYI: Don't google BBC all black

Now you tell me, currently in HR Office.  

[Incredulity 11671]

2 minutes ago, 52-80 said: