RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II

[Howardh]

RIP H M Queen Elizabeth.

 

[Herefordian]

RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

 

[baz962]

She has died , just announced

 

[AlterEgo]

PA Media breaking that the Queen has died today.

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BBC have confirmed the death of the Queen. King Charles and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral tonight.

 

[Bletchleyite]

She has died , just announced

Indeed, my BBC News stream was a bit behind, but I got the notification on my phone. She passed away "this afternoon", which I guess means earlier on and the protocol was indeed being followed.

 

[QSK19]

As others have said, RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II

 

[Silver Cobra]

Indeed, RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II

 

[Bantamzen]

R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth II

 

[Howardh]

Operation London Bridge protocol suggests the funeral would be in 10 days (a Sunday) although that was if she died in London. Day after a rail strike, and an already stressed transport system.
No announcement yet, obviously, but I'd be surprised if it were a Sunday.

 

[Bletchleyite]

RIP.

 

[superalbs]

Rest in peace HM Queen Elizabeth II.

 

[RichJF]

Inspirational monarch & epitome of a head of state. RIP.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Operation London Bridge protocol suggests the funeral would be in 10 days (a Sunday) although that was if she died in London. Day after a rail strike, and an already stressed transport system.

I am sure the Unions would have the due respect to postpone the strikes a few days in the event that they would get in the way of a matter of such national importance.

 

[WizCastro197]

Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth...
96 Years is amazing and most would endeavour to live that long...

 

[dgl]

RIP Queen Elizabeth II, you did good for our country and you will be missed.

 

[birchesgreen]

Long live the King, wow i never thought i'd hear that, such a sad and strange occaision

 

[Howardh]

Long live the King, wow i never thought i'd hear that, such a sad and strange occaision

He'll have been King for a few hours now I suppose? Doubt the Queen dies just before the announcement.

 

[westv]

I wonder if Charles will become King George VII?

 

[52290]

May she rest in peace and rise in glory

 

[Sorcerer]

RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

 

[Purple Train]

On her 21st birthday, she said, "Whether my life is long or short, it shall be dedicated for you and to serve you." Who can deny she kept true to her word? She must be, arguably, the greatest monarch in our history.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
God save the King.

 

[ADHDTog]

God bless the Queen, God save the king!

 

[Parallel]

Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II.

 

[Iskra]

RIP The Queen, did a great job.

 

[DanNCL]

Rest in peace your majesty. The most dedicated monarch we’ve ever had.

Operation London Bridge protocol suggests the funeral would be in 10 days (a Sunday) although that was if she died in London. Day after a rail strike, and an already stressed transport system.
No announcement yet, obviously, but I'd be surprised if it were a Sunday.

I am sure the Unions would have the due respect to postpone the strikes a few days in the event that they would get in the way of a matter of such national importance.

The RMT have just announced that the strikes on 15th and 17th have been called off.

 

[Iskra]

The RMT have just announced that the strikes on 15th and 17th have been called off.

That's very creditable of them

 

[johntea]

RIP

I've just got a weird feeling in my stomach at the minute, it feels like an absolute lifetime ago since the energy announcement by Liz Truss and although rehearsed heavily I'm sure just like us the media certainly weren't expecting to be covering this news today

 

[Giugiaro]

Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth II. As Portuguese, this news hurts us as much.
Our prayers go to all of you.

The "immortal" Queen was a humble human after all and will be dearly missed.

 

[150249]

RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ~ 21/04/1926-08/09/2022. All came as quite a shock.

 

[the sniper]

Indeed, my BBC News stream was a bit behind, but I got the notification on my phone. She passed away "this afternoon", which I guess means earlier on and the protocol was indeed being followed.

The BBC rather crashed into it the end, with a rough shot of the camera man rushing up to the gate at Buckingham Palace and flashing up a live shot of the flag at half-mast.

For all the preparation, which was surprisingly recognisable, they obviously didn't brief the newsroom staff not to be seen visibly taking pictures on their phones of the announcement in the background... Some one could be seen rushing in to tell them to stop!

She had a good run, sorry to see her era end. RIP.