nope, just waiting until my deluded country can finally move on from the generation of cultural cringe and finally become a republic. For some reason Australia is still obsessed with Lizzy but will finally move away from the commonwealth after she departs.
Queen Elizabeth II | 1926-2022 | Rest in Peace
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nope, just waiting until my deluded country can finally move on from the generation of cultural cringe and finally become a republic. For some reason Australia is still obsessed with Lizzy but will finally move away from the commonwealth after she departs.
Hope she can outlive Charles.
she deserves it for being the queen
polling done on Australia becoming a republic is heavily in favour if Charles takes over. So we need him to run the show for a bit whilst we pry ourselves away from the monarchists.
Would you look at the reaction when this pair were told the news!
Would you look at the reaction when this pair were told the news!
No it won't.
Would you look at the reaction when this pair were told the news!
I find Meghan Markle so attractive… she’s just gorgeous.
It’s kinda weird that no one ever seems to say that about her really - within the media narrative etc.
There's a pretty obvious reason for that mate, and it's because she's blatantly beautiful, and they hold it against her!
I'm not a fan of the Royal Family but it'll still be poignant when the Queen dies, simply because of the length of time she's reigned. End of an era and all that.
Charles is likely to live a long life, with two parents who reached very old age.
Charles is likely to live a long life, with two parents who reached very old age.
Interesting seeing the BBC correspondent annoyed about being misled about the Queen's wellbeing.
It does make you wonder if the royal aides know something that they wouldn't even let the BBC know off the record while they are jostling and politicking behind the scenes.
It does make you wonder if the royal aides know something that they wouldn't even let the BBC know off the record while they are jostling and politicking behind the scenes.
What did they say
Basically went off on a rant about how we cannot rely on what the palace staff are telling us and in the absence of reliable info people will fill in the gaps and "we must hope that we can rely on what the palace is telling us".
That was just the weirdo Nicholas Witchell with a bruised ego, arrogantly musing that he has absolute right to know the Queen’s private medical information so he can smugly roll up on BBC breakfast and inform the nation of his privileged access.
She’s on her way out..
Here we go
What tier is Nash?
Not a royalist at all but I do respect the Queen and her work ethic. Given her life in service albeit in a very privilaged position but I can't help hoping she's around for a while yet.
193 days and she moves into third place in the “longest reigning monarchs” list.
Another 36 days after that… silver medal position.
(Needs two and a half years to catch Louis… looking less likely than Ole getting to the end of the season as our manager).
When she does kick it, Will should make a play for the title - Game of Thrones style. Surely no-one wants to see Charles as the king?
I'm not a Royalist or a hater
But i think im gonna miss the old bird when she eventually pops her clogs if i'm honest.
End of an era and all that.
She'll have had a good innings, living into her 90's in relative good health, etc...
Gonna be weird singing god save the king though
But i think im gonna miss the old bird when she eventually pops her clogs if i'm honest.
End of an era and all that.
She'll have had a good innings, living into her 90's in relative good health, etc...
Gonna be weird singing god save the king though
This thread is just a mirrored corridor of “not his biggest fan, far from it, but wish him a good recovery” or whatever the comment was
I'm not a UK resident so I obviously don't think about your anthem that often but it's such a weird thought! Haven't even considered that the words are adjustable even though it makes perfect sense — speaks volumes about how synonymous she had became with the whole institution of British monarchy.
yeah.
the old bird has been around so long i dont think there are many still around alive who last sang 'God Save the King'
He's not popular because of Diana but he's been a leading advocate for environmentalism for decades, long before it was popular. It actually added to people's dislike of him because he was perceived of as kooky. In light of the direction the world is going in today his reputation has been enhanced somewhat. I still think most people would like to see William on the throne though.
That said, the Queen is 95. People of that age get ill and need to rest without being on death's door.
When was the last time you sang the anthem?
Not sung it in decades and never intend to again so not a problem for me!
Fair enough - can't say I'm an expert on the British Royal Family. In any case, it must be super weird to take over your 'real' job at age 72 or more. That's when most people have already been retired for a few years. But I guess that's just the way it's gonna go in the future if it doesn't become normal to abdicate due to old age.
I understand that some people have an issue with the Monarchy however I don’t understand the dislike for the Queen, she didn’t ask to be born into this and has served her position well.
I remember they sang it in one of the Johnny English films when he stopped the French guy getting the crown and it sounded even more of a dirge than the current anthem.
Yes please.
I'm Irish but work off a British schedule. When she does pass, how much time do we get off work to grieve?
First we all chant 'The Queen is dead, Long live the King' three times, then we have a funeral, with a couple of days off to get totally pissed, one official and one recovery that every employer will respect, then a six month gap while every political party leader and so-called national figure in the world begs to come to .. the Coronation. Then it really starts, three days minimum.
And there will be Pageantry. Oh yes, lots and lots of Pageantry.
No slight to her or the right for her family and those that knew and loved her to mourn and celebrate her life, but the day she dies and the aftermath will end up becoming absolutely unbearable.
1) how long will that be the only thing on the news
2) how long will it affect normal TV
3) Football and most events will probably get postponed for 1 weekend,
4) Imagine if she dies during the middle of a live broadcast match eg FA Cup Final, esp on the BBC.. will they switch over to news about her passing away and just forget about the match?
Hmm. They never give us the full story, so I assume it's not just about "resting".
I guess it wouldn't be unusual for 2 long term partners to pass away within a relatively short time of each other.
I hope she starts to feel better soon.
I hope she starts to feel better soon.
Sweepstake time?