Queen Elizabeth II | 1926-2022 | Rest in Peace

[horsechoker]

Has there ever been more preparation for a death outside of dictatorships?

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...-queens-death-includes-social-media-blackouts

Security operation for Queen’s death includes social media blackouts

Secret documents reveal scale of funeral strategy and government anxieties over resources

This only seems to scratch the surface, I can only imagine the reaction of the media as well. While the death will be a sad moment, the reaction could become unbearable.

 

[Rado_N]

It was bad enough when the racist old man went.

 

[Siorac]

The documents show plans for the Queen’s coffin to be taken on a procession from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, where it will lie on a raised box known as a catafalque, which will be open to the public for 23 hours a day for three days. Tickets with a time slot will be issued for VIPs.

I find this a little bit creepy. Though that might be because open casket funerals aren't really a thing where I'm from. But even so... tickets with a time slot. Just makes me a bit nauseous, don't ask me to explain why.

Also, I had to laugh at this part:

While the documents give the fullest picture of the government’s plans so far, some details have emerged over the years, including that the prime minister will be informed by a civil servant that “London Bridge is down”, while the death will be announced via a newsflash on the PA Media wire.

'London Bridge is down', fecking hell, it's not a spy movie, lads.

 

[SilentWitness]

No slight on her but when she dies it will be a great day as it should be the beginning of the death of the royal family as it’s seen in the UK currently.

 

[FlawlessThaw]

Has there ever been more preparation for a death outside of dictatorships?

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...-queens-death-includes-social-media-blackouts

Security operation for Queen’s death includes social media blackouts

Secret documents reveal scale of funeral strategy and government anxieties over resources

This only seems to scratch the surface, I can only imagine the reaction of the media as well. While the death will be a sad moment, the reaction could become unbearable.

That is a given. Probably will need a media blackout for 2 weeks

 

[Xeno]

No slight on her but when she dies it will be a great day as it should be the beginning of the death of the royal family as it’s seen in the UK currently.

As an individual I agree, but the institution can get to feck.

 

[villain]

No slight on her but when she dies it will be a great day as it should be the beginning of the death of the royal family as it’s seen in the UK currently.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[golden_blunder]

No slight on her but when she dies it will be a great day as it should be the beginning of the death of the royal family as it’s seen in the UK currently.

I don’t know, William will take the kingdom I reckon, defeating Charles in battle at a field in Surrey. England will then become all pro king

 

[rimaldo]

in preparation for the sad day i force my kids to observe a 15 minute silence on the hour, every hour, whilst i belt out god save the queen on repeat. if i don’t feel they’ve sobbed realistically enough they are forced to do it again until my throat is hoarse and they have cried all the water out of their body.

 

[Massive Spanner]

It was bad enough when the racist old man went.

Confused me there, just checked Sky Sports and can confirm Sourness is not dead.

 

[Rado_N]

Confused me there, just checked Sky Sports and can confirm Sourness is not dead.

 

[horsechoker]

Confused me there, just checked Sky Sports and can confirm Sourness is not dead.

"The Queen has died and you've got to ask, is Pogba even sad about it?"

 

[Lewnited]

Confused me there, just checked Sky Sports and can confirm Sourness is not dead.

 

[Shane88]

I find this a little bit creepy. Though that might be because open casket funerals aren't really a thing where I'm from. But even so... tickets with a time slot. Just makes me a bit nauseous, don't ask me to explain why.

Also, I had to laugh at this part:


'London Bridge is down', fecking hell, it's not a spy movie, lads.

Open to the public? Her body is gonna become Instagram content.

#RIPQueen #WeMissYou #MeghanDidThis

 

[horsechoker]

Open to the public? Her body is gonna become Instagram content.

#RIPQueen #WeMissYou #MeghanDidThis

 

[Samid]

What will happen to the anthem? Will it be changed to "god save the king"? How fast will the change happen? Surely immediately after her death?

 

[Sky1981]

Will be a sad day. Even for indonesian who probably dont care much about her..but the world would be gloomy for a week and nonstop tv shows on tributes. Social media would be hectic with every celebrity tries to cram in contents riding on her death.

I guess after her death the monarch would fall slowly into obscurity. I dont see harry having the same charisma as her grandmother. Charles is too old to make any impression. And the monarch would slowly fade.

Meghan would make a meal out of this though, shudder on what she'll pull this time.

But regardless. What a life she lead.

 

[Massive Spanner]

"The Queen has died and you've got to ask, is Pogba even sad about it?"

 

[Hectic]

"London Bridge is down".

 

[esmufc07]

I’ll not be going on the internet for two weeks when it happens

 

[McGrathsipan]

No slight on her but when she dies it will be a great day as it should be the beginning of the death of the royal family as it’s seen in the UK currently.

Shell never die.

 

[esmufc07]

Be sad to see the people of NI lose their monarch though.

 

[oates]

I’ll not be going on the internet for two weeks when it happens

Don't try to cheer us up.

 

[horsechoker]

Will the football be cancelled?

 

[Desert Eagle]

Will be a sad day. Even for indonesian who probably dont care much about her..but the world would be gloomy for a week and nonstop tv shows on tributes. Social media would be hectic with every celebrity tries to cram in contents riding on her death.

I guess after her death the monarch would fall slowly into obscurity. I dont see harry having the same charisma as her grandmother. Charles is too old to make any impression. And the monarch would slowly fade.

Meghan would make a meal out of this though, shudder on what she'll pull this time.

But regardless. What a life she lead.

Down with all monarchies I say. Leeches the lot of them.

 

[0le]

Will the football be cancelled?

They will have a moment of silence, then take the knee, then start the game. So we will have silence, boos and then cheers.

 

[Sky1981]

Down with all monarchies I say. Leeches the lot of them.

We have our own sultan. Who presided in central java. Given autonomous on his region.

He basically runs a small government, collect taxes, regulate, and although his official title is governor he's given the reign of that region as a token of gratitude. Since during our independence year he sacrificed his sultanate to join the republic. Hence DI Djogjakarta. Daerah istimewa or special region.

Off course central governement still have some power up to a certain level.

 

[Hectic]

Will there be a night clap?

 

[Desert Eagle]

We have our own sultan. Who presided in central java. Given autonomous on his region.

He basically runs a small government, collect taxes, regulate, and although his official title is governor he's given the reign of that region as a token of gratitude. Since during our independence year he sacrificed his sultanate to join the republic. Hence DI Djogjakarta. Daerah istimewa or special region.

Off course central governement still have some power up to a certain level.

Yeah i live in a country with the most corrupt scummy of all the monarchies with the harshest lese majeste laws so i can appreciate there are small variations in the strain of the virus but the sooner we are rid of them the better. If they wanna live like a regular family and not get taxpayer money then go for it.

 

[devilish]

How much preparation is needed to replace one ribbon cutter with another? It's not as if big ears doesn't have experience in the job

 

[Big Andy]

What will happen to the anthem? Will it be changed to "god save the king"? How fast will the change happen? Surely immediately after her death?

What about money? Will they have to change them all to King faces? Stamps?

 

[horsechoker]

What about money? Will they have to change them all to King faces? Stamps?

All currency becomes null and void once the Queen dies.

 

[Skåre Willoch]

"The Queen has died and you've got to ask, is Pogba even sad about it?"

Wow

 

[oates]

All currency becomes null and void once the Queen dies.

Is now a good time to stock up on the new stuff?

 

[0le]

On my desktop the "she hasn't died" part of the title is hidden on the main forum page.

 

[spontaneus1]

Will there be a night clap?

You will have to lower all the flags on the range to half mast.

 

[Massive Spanner]

You will have to lower all the flags on the gun range to half mast.

I'll be at full mast when it happens.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

RIP, just shared with my work whatsapp group.

 

[Santos J]

No bank holiday ffs?

 

[sebsheep]

in preparation for the sad day i force my kids to observe a 15 minute silence on the hour, every hour, whilst i belt out god save the queen on repeat. if i don’t feel they’ve sobbed realistically enough they are forced to do it again until my throat is hoarse and they have cried all the water out of their body.

Sort your kids out mate. Mine are true patriots and don't need forcing.