The Queen is dead. Confirmed at 6.30 by Buckingham Palace

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According to somebody on the bus I’m on she passed away at 14:00 today and the press were notified but there was an embargo due to a protocol that has to be followed. Admittedly not a reliable source.

Started to look like this was the case, family all rushing to Balmoral etc.
Sounds like she may have passed a little while ago, BBC clearly knew.

A life of wonderful service.
RIP

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Originally Posted by Baloo

According to somebody on the bus I’m on she passed away at 14:00 today and the press were notified but there was an embargo due to a protocol that has to be followed. Admittedly not a reliable source.

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Announcement 30 minutes later than planned. Yes....embargoed....sort of.

I’ve no time for Royalty, but I always said that if we had to have a Monarch, she was a pretty good one.

It’s strange, she’s been there all of my life - don’t really know what to think now she’s gone, but I hope she rests in peace, she deserves that.

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

I’ve no time for Royalty, but I always said that if we have to have a Monarch, she was a pretty good one.

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I agree with that sentiment. I'm not a royalist but we obviously could have had worse kings/queen's. Charlie's a worry :hehe:

Not that she ever did anything mind you, her influence seemed to be largely non-existant.

It is a bit surreal though, she was queen when most of us were born and has been ever since.

Like you, I'm not sure how I feel, it's a bit weird in a sense, having one queen for so long.

She was a credit to the nation and one of the most respected people on the planet.

The fact that she has died on the day I buried my father makes it even more poignant.

RIP Your Majesty.

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Originally Posted by Baloo

According to somebody on the bus I’m on she passed away at 14:00 today and the press were notified but there was an embargo due to a protocol that has to be followed. Admittedly not a reliable source.

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:hehe::thumbup:

RIP

There's such a hierarchy of how this news is spread through official sources, that us subjects would always hear a few hours after the event.
Looking at the photo of others arriving at Balmoral I would guess that she'd already passed before they arrived.

Thanks for your service Ma'am.

RIP

RIP

This has gone predictably well

https://twitter.com/cardiffcityfc/st...WIcj0aLzywf_4Q

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

I’ve no time for Royalty, but I always said that if we had to have a Monarch, she was a pretty good one.

It’s strange, she’s been there all of my life - don’t really know what to think now she’s gone, but I hope she rests in peace, she deserves that.

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Yep. Most of us probably feel the same way.

RIP

I liked the queen. As a young woman she strode the global stage with beauty and grace. In her twilight years she adopted the aspect of a kindly grandmother. Like many of us, I suppose, who have never known a different monarch, I rather took her for granted — the Christmas messages, the speeches opening parliament, the endless ribbon cuttings. I don't live for the monarchy, but neither do I object to it. It gives Britain a distinct flavour in the community of nations, and I do enjoy the pageantry and the tradition. But the value of all this depends much on the quality of the monarch, and Elizabeth II stood high in this regard.

RIP.

She was ok, loads of dignity, a great ambassador..........but those frigging hangers on!!!!

RIP a very genuine and decent person who served country and commonwealth.

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

I’ve no time for Royalty, but I always said that if we had to have a Monarch, she was a pretty good one.

It’s strange, she’s been there all of my life - don’t really know what to think now she’s gone, but I hope she rests in peace, she deserves that.

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Well put.

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Originally Posted by jimmyscoular

I liked the queen. As a young woman she strode the global stage with beauty and grace. In her twilight years she adopted the aspect of a kindly grandmother. Like many of us, I suppose, who have never known a different monarch, I rather took her for granted — the Christmas messages, the speeches opening parliament, the endless ribbon cuttings. I don't live for the monarchy, but neither do I object to it. It gives Britain a distinct flavour in the community of nations, and I do enjoy the pageantry and the tradition. But the value of all this depends much on the quality of the monarch, and Elizabeth II stood high in this regard.

RIP.

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That is a wonderful tribute and your sentiments will be echoed by many.

RIP maam. You were both dedicated and dignified.
The monarchy will never be the same.

Look out all the hangers on!

RIP

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Originally Posted by jimmyscoular

I liked the queen. As a young woman she strode the global stage with beauty and grace. In her twilight years she adopted the aspect of a kindly grandmother. Like many of us, I suppose, who have never known a different monarch, I rather took her for granted — the Christmas messages, the speeches opening parliament, the endless ribbon cuttings. I don't live for the monarchy, but neither do I object to it. It gives Britain a distinct flavour in the community of nations, and I do enjoy the pageantry and the tradition. But the value of all this depends much on the quality of the monarch, and Elizabeth II stood high in this regard.

RIP.

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Hear hear.

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Originally Posted by jimmyscoular

I liked the queen. As a young woman she strode the global stage with beauty and grace. In her twilight years she adopted the aspect of a kindly grandmother. Like many of us, I suppose, who have never known a different monarch, I rather took her for granted — the Christmas messages, the speeches opening parliament, the endless ribbon cuttings. I don't live for the monarchy, but neither do I object to it. It gives Britain a distinct flavour in the community of nations, and I do enjoy the pageantry and the tradition. But the value of all this depends much on the quality of the monarch, and Elizabeth II stood high in this regard.

RIP.

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Pretty much sums up my thoughts also. Well said

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Originally Posted by Moodybluebird

That is a wonderful tribute and your sentiments will be echoed by many.

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Very eloquent Mr Scoular. Wish I could write like that. King Charles (maybe Arthur. Didn't go well for Charles I. Name change possible) will have a job keeping the reputation of the family firm intact after today.

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Originally Posted by IanD

Very eloquent Mr Scoular. Wish I could write like that. King Charles (maybe Arthur. Didn't go well for Charles I. Name change possible) will have a job keeping the reputation of the family firm intact after today.

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King Charles the third confirmed, PM speech

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Originally Posted by MacAdder

King Charles the third confirmed, PM speech

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Still time for him to decide on a different regal name.

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

I’ve no time for Royalty, but I always said that if we had to have a Monarch, she was a pretty good one.

It’s strange, she’s been there all of my life - don’t really know what to think now she’s gone, but I hope she rests in peace, she deserves that.

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Yes - same here Bob. Well put.

Very very upsetting, incredible woman who has been with us through much times of change.

In my humble view the most universally known , loved and respected person, and she was ours.. and part of our lives ..

The sunset over the Palace now is apt ..

My mum and her family from Pimlico in London would have been completly devastated...

Rest In Peace Great Lady .

RIP Bluebird. :ayatollah:

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Originally Posted by MacAdder

King Charles the third confirmed, PM speech

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Yep. It had been mooted years ago that he would take the name "Arthur" but not so.

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Originally Posted by The Bloop

Still time for him to decide on a different regal name.

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Confirmed he will reign as King Charles III by the King's office.

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Originally Posted by IanD

Confirmed he will reign as King Charles III by the King's office.

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Let's hope William gets his chance sooner rather than later. Charlie's another clown like Phillip was.
At least William has a lot of Diana about him, a bit of humanity and humility, less foot in mouth if you will.

I won't be shaking hands with Liz Truss anytime soon.

It was an absurd life, and while there are suggestions she was a rock amidst the world shambling around her, I'd say Elizabeth Windsor and the rest of her institution, with the weight of the centuries behind it, merely stayed put and maintained the status quo, letting the artifice and pageantry do the talking when necessary. This seems to be enough for all those looking or conditioned to look for "identity" or leadership when it's not really anything of the sort. But there we are.

The presence of "royalty" is, amongst other things, a mainstay of inequality and subordination. It's a sad day, and will be a sad week, mostly because it's all a symbol of how happy some are to accept that.

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Originally Posted by Ninja

Let's hope William gets his chance sooner rather than later. Charlie's another clown like Phillip was.
At least William has a lot of Diana about him, a bit of humanity and humility, less foot in mouth if you will.

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"Royal Aston Villa" in 20 years or so's time? William at least turns up to matches including City away at Villa a few years back.

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Originally Posted by The Bloop

Still time for him to decide on a different regal name.

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Truss I am sure has made and will in future make many misdemeanours in her life but I doubt getting her monarch's name wrong would be one of them.

Although being King, I suppose he could change his mind.

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Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays

It was an absurd life, and while there are suggestions she was a rock amidst the world shambling around her, I'd say Elizabeth Windsor and the rest of her institution, with the weight of the centuries behind it, merely stayed put and maintained the status quo, letting the artifice and pageantry do the talking when necessary. This seems to be enough for all those looking or conditioned to look for "identity" or leadership when it's not really anything of the sort. But there we are.

The presence of "royalty" is, amongst other things, a mainstay of inequality and subordination. It's a sad day, and will be a sad week, mostly because it's all a symbol of how happy some are to accept that.

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Very well put .