teraiin
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Post by teraiin on Sept 8, 2022 7:58:30 GMT -6
So far the Twitter I am seeing have been pleasant. I hope they can continue this at least for today I’m not going to hold my breath, but I agree with you. Hopefully they can continue this for a little bit anyway |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 7:58:40 GMT -6
So far the Twitter I am seeing have been pleasant. I hope they can continue this at least for today Stay away from Facebook comments. I am refusing to read comments anywhere today for my sanity |
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claudia
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Post by claudia on Sept 8, 2022 7:59:08 GMT -6
I’m on a plane and just got wifi. What an alert.
I can’t be too sad if it is true; she’s 96. Obviously, it will be hard on her family, but it isn’t unexpected.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 8:01:07 GMT -6
If she passed in the night it seems like the family would have quietly assembled then though right? Having the avengers assemble so publicly feels like, not what they would do if she were already gone?
But I also am just spitballing here.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 8:01:57 GMT -6
Is the BBC’s website header usually black? 😬
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jaidit
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Post by jaidit on Sept 8, 2022 8:02:16 GMT -6
If she passed in the night it seems like the family would have quietly assembled then though right? Having the avengers assemble so publicly feels like, not what they would do if she were already gone? But I also am just spitballing here. I think they wanted to show a United front with sending the kids to school first. |
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Post by Ls2012 on Sept 8, 2022 8:04:11 GMT -6
If she passed in the night it seems like the family would have quietly assembled then though right? Having the avengers assemble so publicly feels like, not what they would do if she were already gone? But I also am just spitballing here. This is where my head is, too. It seems like if she had passed already, they'd all be there by now. I can't see them waiting several hours post-death to go up only to pretend it hadn't happened yet. |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 8:04:20 GMT -6
If she passed in the night it seems like the family would have quietly assembled then though right? Having the avengers assemble so publicly feels like, not what they would do if she were already gone? But I also am just spitballing here. that is a good point. Maybe something happened overnight that made them think she wouldn't last much longer? You would think at her age her doctor is checking on her often? |
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byjove
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Post by byjove on Sept 8, 2022 8:04:41 GMT -6
Oh wow, I did not know this (details in thread).
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beepers
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Post by beepers on Sept 8, 2022 8:05:08 GMT -6
Is the BBC’s website header usually black? 😬 No. That’s part of The London Bridge down plan. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_BridgeSo this plan says the press release is 6 pm on the day after she dies, but before that her private secretary has to let everyone important know personally. So I imagine that would start imminently if she is already gone. I wonder if there will be any leaks. |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 8:05:25 GMT -6
Is the BBC’s website header usually black? 😬 I thought it was red, but I don't check it often enough to know that for sure |
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catmom88
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Post by catmom88 on Sept 8, 2022 8:06:08 GMT -6
The BBC header is normally red.
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 8:06:16 GMT -6
Is the BBC’s website header usually black? 😬 No. That’s part of The London Bridge down plan. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_BridgeSo this plan says the press release is 6 pm on the day after she dies, but before that her private secretary has to let everyone important know personally. So I imagine that would start imminently if she is already gone. I wonder if there will be any leaks. oh so we won't get the release until tomorrow? |
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beepers
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Post by beepers on Sept 8, 2022 8:07:00 GMT -6
Also if she dies in Scotland the plans for her body are “Operation Unicorn” and I love that 🦄
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Post by beepers on Sept 8, 2022 8:08:33 GMT -6
Oops sorry I mis-read. It says “the evening following”. So I think it could be today.
From the wiki:
“A footman would pin a dark-edged notice to the gates of Buckingham Palace. At the same time, the palace website would display the same notice.[1] The Parliament of the United Kingdom and the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish parliaments would meet as soon as is practical or be recalled if they are not sitting.[3] The prime minister would address the House of Commons. The new monarch would host a meeting with the prime minister and then deliver a speech to the nation at 6 p.m., the evening following the Queen's death.[3]”
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Nymeria
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Post by Nymeria on Sept 8, 2022 8:09:53 GMT -6
Is the BBC’s website header usually black? 😬 I thought it was red, but I don't check it often enough to know that for sure Yes, red. Sub-pages are still red right now, only the homepage is black.  |
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Sept 8, 2022 8:11:02 GMT -6
Is the BBC’s website header usually black? 😬 No. That is part of the plan |
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 8:12:30 GMT -6
I’m in my feels a little about seeing my last Queen. Kings from here on out.
I know it is totally silly, but I’ve been watching this family since I was a kid. “God save the King” doesn’t sound right.
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Post by armpants on Sept 8, 2022 8:13:09 GMT -6
Welp there goes me getting any work done today.
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tinyjoys
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Post by tinyjoys on Sept 8, 2022 8:13:20 GMT -6
I’m in my feels a little about seeing my last Queen. Kings from here on out. I know it is totally silly, but I’ve been watching this family since I was a kid. “God save the King” doesn’t sound right. King Charles sounds so weird. |
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Post by jaidit on Sept 8, 2022 8:13:27 GMT -6
I feel bad for the queen that her last photo was with Liz truss.
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claudia
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Post by claudia on Sept 8, 2022 8:13:29 GMT -6
If she passed in the night it seems like the family would have quietly assembled then though right? Having the avengers assemble so publicly feels like, not what they would do if she were already gone? But I also am just spitballing here. This is where my head is, too. It seems like if she had passed already, they'd all be there by now. I can't see them waiting several hours post-death to go up only to pretend it hadn't happened yet. I kinda go both ways. I think it’s possible her death was as sudden as a 96 year old death could be, but now they’re rushing to be together now that it has happened. Or it could be that she’s in those final stages and possibly not even conscious. But I also remember when Philip was 95 and there was a lot of secrecy and speculation he had died in the night, but it turned out they were just announcing his retirement. |
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Post by downwarddog on Sept 8, 2022 8:14:34 GMT -6
This is where my head is, too. It seems like if she had passed already, they'd all be there by now. I can't see them waiting several hours post-death to go up only to pretend it hadn't happened yet. I kinda go both ways. I think it’s possible her death was as sudden as a 96 year old death could be, but now they’re rushing to be together now that it has happened. Or it could be that she’s in those final stages and possibly not even conscious. But I also remember when Philip was 95 and there was a lot of secrecy and speculation he had died in the night, but it turned out they were just announcing his retirement. True, but they are literally following the protocol for her death. |
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Post by Bookshelves on Sept 8, 2022 8:14:42 GMT -6
Fergie is on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival as we speak so we'll see if she says anything to the press. Part of the royal protocol: “Don’t tell Fergie anything until 5 minutes before the funeral!” |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 8:14:52 GMT -6
I’m in my feels a little about seeing my last Queen. Kings from here on out. I know it is totally silly, but I’ve been watching this family since I was a kid. “God save the King” doesn’t sound right. King Charles sounds so weird. so weird. And now Will and Kate will be The Duke and Duchess of Wales right? And Will will be Prince Will? |
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Post by Bookshelves on Sept 8, 2022 8:14:56 GMT -6
So far the Twitter I am seeing have been pleasant. I hope they can continue this at least for today you sweet summer child |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 8, 2022 8:15:30 GMT -6
So far the Twitter I am seeing have been pleasant. I hope they can continue this at least for today you sweet summer child I know I KNOW |
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Post by mb3 on Sept 8, 2022 8:15:35 GMT -6
Isn’t there something funky about the royal flag being flown only when the Sovereign is present? I wonder how that factors in
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 8, 2022 8:16:00 GMT -6
King Charles sounds so weird. so weird. And now Will and Kate will be The Duke and Duchess of Wales right? And Will will be Prince Will? They have to go through a ceremony to invest them into being the Prince and Princess of Wales. |
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Post by treeofheaven on Sept 8, 2022 8:16:37 GMT -6
Looks like I'm camping out here today.
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