Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died

[Harveyboy]

12 hours ago, nauseus said:

The saddest day for the UK. Thankyou and bless you Your Majesty.

RIP Ma'am 

[joecoolfrog]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I think he may, but it’s not automatically the case.

 

 

Its not automatic as its a gift from the serving monarch. I assume that it will happen at some stage.

[Bkk Brian]

16 minutes ago, Richard1950 said:

What a stupid, uninformed and needless comment. Be careful what you wish for because the UK has helped more countries that any other in history. Financial support through foreign aid and military support to name but two, both given freely at our own expense

Don't feed the trolls, they have no wish to show respect and the more we reply the more they will derail it.

[Mac Mickmanus]

9 minutes ago, harleyclarkey said:

A unique woman the like of whom we will never see again. Daily devotion to her peoples over an incredible 70 years. A truly lovely person. 

 

As an Irishman I,  and the Irish, were wholeheartedly delighted with her visit to Ireland in 2011. A trip she specifically referred to as a trip she had very fond memories of. She was welcomed with genuine warm feelings and her constant smiles said it all. 

 

RIP ER.... 

When the Queen met Martin McGuiness in Belfast , he asked her how She was and She replied "Well , I'm still alive" and shook his hand ????

 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2016/jun/28/im-still-alive-queen-jokes-on-northern-ireland-visit-video

 

[Neeranam]

Once when driving Aberdeen to Banchory to pick up my grandmother , I stopped at the lights near the Bieldside inn and there was a Brown Range Rover facing me coming the other way, it was the Queen, driving by herself! 

 

[crazykopite]

I was fortunate to have met the Queen and other members of the Royal Family during my military career and although I retired some 30 years ago I still have a letter from the Royal Household thanking me for my involvement in the Beating of the Retreat on Horse Guards Parade . A wonderful lady may she Rest in Peace

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[INANIMATECARBONROD]

A great story about Her Majesty.... 

 

 

She will be missed. Rest in peace, Ma'am. 

 

[James105]

Very sad the Queen has died.  She was extremely dedicated to the public service role she was born into, and regardless of whether or not she was the best person for the job she did it admirably nonetheless, and even garnered respect and warmth from even those who do not believe that such a monarchy should exist in modern times.   

 

Now, I'm hearing some nonsense about the weekends football matches being cancelled over this and this is the part where I start to get a tad irritated.   Sporting occasions are a great way for people to come together and celebrate a life well lived (as well as show their respects) and I very much doubt someone who loved a sporting occasion like the Queen would want these events to stop on her behalf so hopefully that will not be the case.  

[Kwasaki]

18 minutes ago, INANIMATECARBONROD said:

A great story about Her Majesty.... 

 

 

She will be missed. Rest in peace, Ma'am. 

 

My mates story. 

He was in the palace Guards and was on guard duty in one of the palace courtyards on an freezing cold night with snow around. 

The French doors behind him were opened and out came the Queen with a big mug of tea, he was gobsmacked when she said to him put that thingy down meaning his rifle and drink this now you must be very cold. 

One who care for her people for sure. 

[Kwasaki]

20 minutes ago, James105 said:

Very sad the Queen has died.  She was extremely dedicated to the public service role she was born into, and regardless of whether or not she was the best person for the job she did it admirably nonetheless, and even garnered respect and warmth from even those who do not believe that such a monarchy should exist in modern times.   

 

Now, I'm hearing some nonsense about the weekends football matches being cancelled over this and this is the part where I start to get a tad irritated.   Sporting occasions are a great way for people to come together and celebrate a life well lived (as well as show their respects) and I very much doubt someone who loved a sporting occasion like the Queen would want these events to stop on her behalf so hopefully that will not be the case.  

It's not nonsense it is done out of respect. 

[kingstonkid]

2 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Does William become the Prince of Wales?

No the reports have that being offered to Edward 

[bannork]

The father of a friend of mine was stood in line to receive an award from the Queen for his service to British engineering.

As she approached him, she leaned forward and said in a quiet voice,

'Any tips for the 2.30 at Epsom?'

[metisdead]

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[newnative]

    I'm an American but I must say I was very sad to hear the news of her passing.  I was not aware of it until this morning when I opened Yahoo.  I felt truly disbelief at first; I had to read the headline several times, as if the news was not registering properly.  It was a very strange, unsettling feeling.  

    I am amazed at the life she led.  What has struck me most is her sense of duty, through all those many years as Queen.  She talked about it when she ascended to the throne and remained true to it all her life.  I find it so remarkable that she was able, with just days left to live, by what must have been sheer will and her devotion to duty, to perform her final official act of ushering in the new Prime Minister, her 15th.  I won't soon forget the photo of her standing in her drawing room, smile on her face, awaiting the new PM's arrival.  Ever doing her duty.

[coolcarer]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Queen with 007 at the Olympics. God bless her soul, touched the hearts of so many people.

 

 

[anchadian]

 

Thai Acting PM Prawit express his “profound sadness” on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and lauds her “tireless compassion and dedication”. He signed the book of condolences with UK Ambassador

@markgooding present.

(Photos via Thai Govt House)

 

https://twitter.com/SaksithCNA/status/1568157158637977601

 

[starky]

3 hours ago, silver sea said:

Yes very true:

 

Quote: 

“She simply adored him.

‘She never looked at anyone else,’ said her first cousin and close childhood friend, Margaret Rhodes, who died in 2016. ‘She was smitten from the start — a one-man woman.’

 

‘That famous first meeting came when Elizabeth was just 13 and on a visit with her parents to Dartmouth Naval College. While the King and Queen were taken on an official tour, Philip was the blond, handsome young cadet deputed to entertain her and her little sister, Princess Margaret.

 

‘He exuded a brash confidence that made her almost breathless. Years later, as Queen, it was his same certainty about everything that made her feel secure.“

 

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11195679/The-Queen-Prince-Philip-chapter-romantic-royal-love-story.html

 

 

And the crowds gasped at the sight of a double rainbow over Buckingham Palace after her death had been announced.. When was the last time you saw a double rainbow? So it must be the Queen and Prince Philip together again:

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11194625/A-sign-Incredible-moment-RAINBOWS-appear-Buckingham-Palace.html

 

 

 

Like literally a couple weeks ago. They fairly common. Let's not over egg the pudding.

 

[ThailandRyan]

25 minutes ago, coolcarer said:

Ladies and gentlemen, the Queen with 007 at the Olympics. God bless her soul, touched the hearts of so many people.

 

 

She was great in Paddington as well

[Mac Mickmanus]

2 hours ago, James105 said:

 

Now, I'm hearing some nonsense about the weekends football matches being cancelled over this and this is the part where I start to get a tad irritated.   Sporting occasions are a great way for people to come together and celebrate a life well lived (as well as show their respects) and I very much doubt someone who loved a sporting occasion like the Queen would want these events to stop on her behalf so hopefully that will not be the case.  

The Government have allowed to games to go ahead and its up to the sports governing bodies to make the decision .

   One of the issues is the Police and whether they will be available to attend sporting events or be deployed to the funeral/ gatherings before the funeral

[James105]

1 hour ago, Kwasaki said:

It's not nonsense it is done out of respect. 

Not really.   People (who have a lot less money than the royal family) buy tickets/accommodation in advance to travel to sporting events at the weekend and I do not see why they should lose money/lose out because a celebrity figure has passed.   The traditional way that respect is paid is a minutes silence (or applause) at the start of games and the wearing of black armbands.   I do not see why this should be any different.    

[coolcarer]

20 minutes ago, starky said:

Like literally 2 weeks ago. They fairly common. Let's not over egg the pudding.

 

The rainbows were yesterday, just as they announced the death, must have been very touching for those there

[James105]

1 minute ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

The Government have allowed to games to go ahead and its up to the sports governing bodies to make the decision .

   One of the issues is the Police and whether they will be available to attend sporting events or be deployed to the funeral/ gatherings before the funeral

For the funeral I can understand as this will attract a lot of high profile visitors from around the world and will need a significant police presence, but that is in 10 days time.  It's the suggestion that the games would need to be cancelled (as opposed to minute's silence) this weekend that has me a little riled.    Normal folks plan (and shell out cash) in advance to travel to games, and the passing of a major celebrity figure (yes, even the Queen) should not be reason enough to cancel them.  

[Kwasaki]

9 minutes ago, James105 said:

Not really.   People (who have a lot less money than the royal family) buy tickets/accommodation in advance to travel to sporting events at the weekend and I do not see why they should lose money/lose out because a celebrity figure has passed.   The traditional way that respect is paid is a minutes silence (or applause) at the start of games and the wearing of black armbands.   I do not see why this should be any different.    

To me you are wrong and to on about sport when the Queen of England dies is disrespectful. 

Either pay your condolences or start another thread. 

 

[Phnom Penh Trader]

Nadim Zahawi announced it to Liz Truss at Prime Minister’s Question Time yesterday just after midday,remember he has horses and famously tried to get the British taxpayer to heat his stables despite being worth around £100 Million?

Balmoral will have stables also so maybe that’s where his insider information on the slip of paper came from,as you can see Liss Truss’ eyes widen as she sits bolt upright having received the sad news?

Of course no official announcement had been made of this historical event so they were forced to cover it up,claiming the unprecedented news of the Queen’s health being of grave concern according to her doctors was all that they knew? 
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in all likelihood died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of the morning as many people do? :

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11195445/HENRY-DEEDES-watches-Commons-news-Queens-deteriorating-health-spread.html

 

[coolcarer]

32 minutes ago, James105 said:

Not really.   People (who have a lot less money than the royal family) buy tickets/accommodation in advance to travel to sporting events at the weekend and I do not see why they should lose money/lose out because a celebrity figure has passed.   The traditional way that respect is paid is a minutes silence (or applause) at the start of games and the wearing of black armbands.   I do not see why this should be any different.    

They can’t be that short of money if they shelled out for accommodation, any tickets cancelled will also be refunded. If you have such a problem then go tell that to the Football League they are the ones who make the decisions along with other sporting associations. Nobody is forcing them to stop anything. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Phnom Penh Trader]

She was simply ‘The Queen’ I remember living in the Philippines and my South American buddies teaching Spanish to the locals would say those very same two words,then stop and look at me quizzically to see if I understood who they meant?

I am British of course I did and when I told them they would burst out laughing and say of course I wasn’t sure so was just checking!

As one commentator has already stated in the press she was quite simply ‘The Queen of the World’!

[oslooskar]

The Queen's passing was not unexpected, but it is still very upsetting. I can remember as a young boy watching her coronation on television back in 1953 with my mother, sister, and aunt. I also saw the Queen in person back in 1983 when she visited San Francisco.

[Eloquent pilgrim]

3 hours ago, Richard1950 said:

What a stupid, uninformed and needless comment. Be careful what you wish for because the UK has helped more countries that any other in history. Financial support through foreign aid and military support to name but two, both given freely at our own expense

He's well known on here for his anti-British comments, Richard; probably time to start ignoring his trolling.

[kevinbraysford]

god save the queen long live the king.

[anchadian]

Send a message of condolence

 

https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence