The Queen has passed away

[One Arm Babba]

Whether you support the monarchy or not, it would be the end of probably the longest reign we will ever see in this country. Highly significant moment in UK history.

 

looks like BR will get a further reprieve if the football calendar is postponed this weekend as a result. I can’t see the FA going ahead with matches if this happens.

[kingkisnorbo]

Just now, One Arm Babba said:

Whether you support the monarchy or not, it would be the end of probably the longest reign we will ever see in this country. Highly significant moment in UK history.

 

looks like BR will get a further reprieve if the football calendar is postponed this weekend as a result. I can’t see the FA going ahead with matches if this happens.

Really don’t understand why this needs to happen. Feels awfully outdated. 

[Izzy]

Just now, kingkisnorbo said:

Really don’t understand why this needs to happen. Feels awfully outdated. 

Whether we agree or not, a big part of the population will be in mourning.

 

It will hit the country overall pretty hard I reckon and lots of things will get cancelled out of respect.

[One Arm Babba]

I’d imagine public services and civil service work would be suspended, so no trains, buses etc. that alone would prevent matches going ahead, 

[Happy Fox]

22 minutes ago, Samilktray said:

Will we get a bank holiday? 

Take some annual leave 

[foxile5]

45 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said:

Never miss a chance to score a point without purpose   

It goes onto my personal score-card. 

[Leicester_Loyal]

48 minutes ago, Line-X said:

What joke? the gag was his, not your needless add-on. 

 

 

Edited 8 September 2022 by Leicester_Loyal

[Voll Blau]

Rough guide from a few years ago of how it might go...

 

https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/mar/16/what-happens-when-queen-elizabeth-dies-london-bridge

[The Syrup]

BBC1 have cleared their schedule until this evening for a news special

[Fox92]

20 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said:

Most significant global figure to die since Mandela?

Gorbachev literally died last week.

[Daggers]

1 hour ago, fox_up_north said:

I'll also add that I'll be fuching livid if she goes before Brendan

Has there been news that he's feeling a bit peaky?

[urban.spaceman]

Just now, Fox92 said:

Gorbachev literally died last week.

Not quite as significant though in terms global effect his death had is what I meant

[urban.spaceman]

11 minutes ago, One Arm Babba said:

I’d imagine public services and civil service work would be suspended, so no trains, buses etc. that alone would prevent matches going ahead, 

BAAAANNNNKKKK HOLIIIIDAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY

[kenny]

34 minutes ago, Mark_w said:

Sounds awful.

Megan thought so!

[AjcW]

18 minutes ago, One Arm Babba said:

I’d imagine public services and civil service work would be suspended, so no trains, buses etc. that alone would prevent matches going ahead, 

You can't suspend travel for health and safety reasons. No chance that happens. 

Might be reduced yes, but as with Covid, it can't stop

Edited 8 September 2022 by AjcW

[st albans fox]

As I understand it, the funeral and coronation day would be bank holidays but workers will not be entitled to a day off and must arrange with their employer if they are expected to work 

 

 

[st albans fox]

1 hour ago, jonthefox said:

It’s not the lead story on the news if it’s not serious.

Wouldn’t surprise me if she may have already passed - the fact that they are all going to be up there by late afternoon (including both the Sussex’s ) is telling 

 

 

[foxile5]

10 minutes ago, The Syrup said:

BBC1 have cleared their schedule until this evening for a news special

Is this on-going coverage?

 

[Hollism]

3 minutes ago, st albans fox said:

As I understand it, the funeral and coronation day would be bank holidays but workers will not be entitled to a day off and must arrange with their employer if they are expected to work 

 

 

National day of mourning, but not a bank holiday.

[jonthefox]

12 minutes ago, The Syrup said:

BBC1 have cleared their schedule until this evening for a news special

And the newscasters are wearing black 

[hejammy]

3 minutes ago, jonthefox said:

And the newscasters are wearing black 

Do you think the press get told before hand (or find out before hand) but cannot make an announcement until they are cleared to do so? I read somewhere that the BBC will make the official announcement. (if it is a case of her dying) - would be strange if they started wearing black if they didn't actually know anything and all that they knew was that she was ill?

[Bryn]

Just now, hejammy said:

Do you think the press get told before hand (or find out before hand) but cannot make an announcement until they are cleared to do so? I read somewhere that the BBC will make the official announcement. (if it is a case of her dying) - would be strange if they started wearing black if they didn't actually know anything and all that they knew was that she was ill?

Yes think it will all be very coordinated by the Palace.

[leicsmac]

1 minute ago, hejammy said:

Do you think the press get told before hand (or find out before hand) but cannot make an announcement until they are cleared to do so? I read somewhere that the BBC will make the official announcement. (if it is a case of her dying) - would be strange if they started wearing black if they didn't actually know anything and all that they knew was that she was ill?

I think this is exactly the case for those reasons tbh.

[Jon the Hat]

This is actually happening.  Guy taking the no entry sign down at the gates to Balmoral.

 

 

[st albans fox]

prepare yourselves apparently ….

 

I’ve heard a few snippets that she has passed but I guess there will be lots of false stuff out there. 
 

It will be very co ordinated - they had had years to prepare 

 

 

Edited 8 September 2022 by st albans fox