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Post by gerberdaisy on Sept 8, 2022 10:27:48 GMT -6
What is up with this family and driving? You’d think they’d have a driver, not Prince William hopping in the drivers seat.
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Post by tinyjoys on Sept 8, 2022 10:27:58 GMT -6
Two observations: 1) To echo others, I'm so glad that, should this be the end, Harry happened to be in the country already and could get there quickly. I can only imagine how hard it would be for him if she died while he was far away. 2) the main reason I'd be sad about her demise is that it means she wouldn't break the record. After she made it to #2 on the list, I had hoped she be able to make it 2 more years and become the longest ruling/serving monarch. Henry VIII is so pissed at not getting a long lasting fuck you to the French by his great x a lot niece. (we’re watching The Tudors) |
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Post by STP on Sept 8, 2022 10:28:48 GMT -6
Glad I'm watching Sky News, then, despite their previous mistake on who was traveling when. They've made no speculation on her not going, only reporting the update that she is not. Come to think of it, they haven't really mentioned Kate either. I appreciate this rather restrained reporting. Eta- I take it back. But someone talking on it now is only speculating she is staying away because Kate is, leaving it to just the grandsons travelling (which makes sense). At least they're not being scandalous about it. Kate, I read, is staying in England to take the kids to their first day of school This is incredibly sad because end of the day it is someone's mother, grandmother, etc Yes but at the same time, it's pretty well known she's insisted on being Queen to them more. So IDK that it will be the same as it would be to others. I have doubt about how much those kids know her. |
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Sept 8, 2022 10:29:09 GMT -6
I recently (a year ago) navigated H's grandma dying. He went out to say goodbye to her by himself. The added stress and expense wasn't worth it for me and the kids to go. He went and had his time with his grandma and it was really important. I can absolutely see Meghan and Harry doing the same. They can be in constant touch via phone calls or texting or whatever. It's probably easier for everyone that way. Same. When I rushed home to say goodbye to my grandma, DH didn’t come with me. |
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Post by RajahMD on Sept 8, 2022 10:29:18 GMT -6
Two observations: 1) To echo others, I'm so glad that, should this be the end, Harry happened to be in the country already and could get there quickly. I can only imagine how hard it would be for him if she died while he was far away. 2) the main reason I'd be sad about her demise is that it means she wouldn't break the record. After she made it to #2 on the list, I had hoped she be able to make it 2 more years and become the longest ruling/serving monarch.Wait, I thought she already did? For her specific monarchy, but not the world. King Louis XIV of France holds the record at 72 years and 110 days. He benefitted from only being 4 years old when he became king. |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 10:32:02 GMT -6
Kate, I read, is staying in England to take the kids to their first day of school This is incredibly sad because end of the day it is someone's mother, grandmother, etc Yes but at the same time, it's pretty well known she's insisted on being Queen to them more. So IDK that it will be the same as it would be to others. I have doubt about how much those kids know her. oh see and her interaction with Louis at the Jubilee led me to believe that they were closer |
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Post by pitchslap on Sept 8, 2022 10:37:01 GMT -6
I realize she's 96 and has lead such a long incredible life, but I will be so sad when it's announced. I was never close with my dad's mom, who came over from England, so I've pretended QE was my grandma for too long.
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Post by mrsweasley on Sept 8, 2022 10:41:25 GMT -6
Excuse the crummy TV pic, another angle of Will, Andrew, Edward, and Sophie. Very unusual for them to all be in one car and without a driver
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 10:44:45 GMT -6
Excuse the crummy TV pic, another angle of Will, Andrew, Edward, and Sophie. Very unusual for them to all be in one car and without a driver the fact that they were all together in one car was the first thing that came to mind. |
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Post by Hotcoconuts82 on Sept 8, 2022 10:44:47 GMT -6
They should have made Andrew walk 🤷♀️
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Post by bobyn on Sept 8, 2022 10:45:16 GMT -6
I’m scrolling like crazy trying to catch up. I was in the air when all of this was going down, so I’ll be keeping an eye on my alerts for the next few hours.
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Post by beatch on Sept 8, 2022 10:47:35 GMT -6
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Post by oreobitsy on Sept 8, 2022 10:50:19 GMT -6
I wonder how they decided Will would be the driver.
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Post by armpants on Sept 8, 2022 10:50:29 GMT -6
They should have made Andrew walk 🤷♀️ I hope he is sweating worrying about Charles totally cutting him off once the queen has passed. |
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Post by icedcoffee on Sept 8, 2022 10:51:00 GMT -6
I dont know how any of this works but any chance they're driving themselves so that no information is slipped/spilled to the public yet?
That might be dumb thinking since any staff is probably already used to that but it was my first thought
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 10:51:52 GMT -6
I wonder how they decided Will would be the driver. Probably Will said, “Get in Losers.” |
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Post by wildflower on Sept 8, 2022 10:51:56 GMT -6
I wonder how they decided Will would be the driver. He probably just beat them to the front seat. Or else, it was between Will and Andrew since E&S are a pair. |
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Post by catmom88 on Sept 8, 2022 10:54:59 GMT -6
The government UK websites already have black headers as well.
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Post by Ls2012 on Sept 8, 2022 10:55:36 GMT -6
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Post by pitchslap on Sept 8, 2022 10:56:27 GMT -6
They should have made Andrew walk 🤷♀️ I hope he is sweating worrying about Charles totally cutting him off once the queen has passed. Only if he could sweat |
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Post by hawkward on Sept 8, 2022 10:56:37 GMT -6
I wonder how they decided Will would be the driver. Probably Will said, “Get in Losers.” I really like the idea of him yelling “dibs!” and then running to the car. |
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Post by ggirl on Sept 8, 2022 11:00:21 GMT -6
Also, with all the very valid criticism of the Queen and the Royals, its sad that the death of this woman who has had - good or bad - massive impact on world history, is being reduced to petty and nasty gossip about family stuff. Its also just symbolic of how her generation is almost gone. She’s just a few years younger than my grandparents which reminds me how much I miss them (both made it to their mid90s.) Also in my work, adult witnesses to WWII are so important and their warnings about those events, the rise of fascism, etc are just really powerful. My mom mentioned how there is really no one around her anymore that really shares the same memories as her, especially now they Phillip is gone. I’m sure that’s been hard for her. So much history and she’s the last one really left. |
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Post by RajahMD on Sept 8, 2022 11:01:28 GMT -6
Well, it's 6 o'clock now. What do y'all think is gonna happen?
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 11:02:00 GMT -6
Well, it's 6 o'clock now. What do y'all think is gonna happen? No, I honestly think she’s still alive. |
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Post by Hotcoconuts82 on Sept 8, 2022 11:02:34 GMT -6
I hope he is sweating worrying about Charles totally cutting him off once the queen has passed. Only if he could sweat 😅 |
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Post by notblanche on Sept 8, 2022 11:02:37 GMT -6
I'm here and caught up. katespade alerted me first thing this morning. |
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Post by beatch on Sept 8, 2022 11:02:39 GMT -6
Probably Will said, “Get in Losers.” I really like the idea of him yelling “dibs!” and then running to the car. |
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Post by armpants on Sept 8, 2022 11:02:51 GMT -6
Well, it's 6 o'clock now. What do y'all think is gonna happen? No, I honestly think she’s still alive. Same. I think the earliest we'll hear is tomorrow. But I hope we get some update. |
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Post by Ls2012 on Sept 8, 2022 11:03:00 GMT -6
Well, it's 6 o'clock now. What do y'all think is gonna happen? No, I honestly think she’s still alive. They haven't cut right in with anything, so I think you're right. |
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Post by boots on Sept 8, 2022 11:03:11 GMT -6
The government UK websites already have black headers as well. they wouldn't just do this if they hadn't been notified, right?! |
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