the reporter at buckingham palace is also in black - so very sad.
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Black tie, not very subtle is it. Tempted to ask in our work zoom chat if she dies whether we get tomorrow off
I remember people saying that to me when my great grandmother died, 30 years ago. I’ve never repeated that phrase since…it’s a terrible thing to say to a grieving relative.I remember when my Mother died this stupid neighbour asked how old she was and I replied 83 and she said "well thats a good innings" I almost slapped her.
We lost my precious Gran last year, age 98 and nobody said it to me, thank goodness.
I’ve got my cleaners here. She can’t die while they are here. I need privacy to ugly cry
I was just thinking about this. I do find it a bit jarring, actually disrespectful when someone elderly passes and people go “oh well they had a good innings.” I agree that there’s not the sense of shock and tragedy compared to someone who passes at a young age, but it’s still a loved family member who has been a mother, grandmother, aunt, whatever…. For so long.I remember when my Mother died this stupid neighbour asked how old she was and I replied 83 and she said "well thats a good innings" I almost slapped her.
I hope she is comfortable - and I am glad she is at Balmoral knowing how much she loves Scotland.
Are the bbc news team meant to be in black if it’s just talking about her health though
No. I think they are preparing for a potential change of ties though. :-(
She reminds me much of my granny who died at 99 in 2020 - gave up locked up in a nursing home - did not want to live any longer. She was an incredible lady just like HMTQ and had met HMTQ several times and always spoke of her with a sparkle. I miss her SO much.
So many official figures in the UK are commenting the news - it does look serious. I am not British but the Queen has always been a strong association to the UK in my mind. When I did my first trip in England for a English course during the summer, my host family had a plate with Diana and Charles on the wall in their home!
ITV presenter wearing black but Robert Peston in Parliament is not.
I think she’s talking cautiously as well as if she’s expecting news any minute. Very telling.
Sky reporting Andrew is on his way to Balmoral too
I think the last thing the queen wants is Harry turning with his TV show cameras. He's put so much strain on her in recent years, shed not want to be reminded about the mess she's leaving behind.
Harry will be even worse once HM departs.
Harry will be even worse once HM departs.
I'm seriously worried about the Queens health. Can't find a thread about it but she seems very ill.
That speaks volumes this isn't a dress rehearsal this really is itSky reporting Andrew is on his way to Balmoral too
Same. My granny died December 2020 after being caged in her care home. I miss her everyday
It’s different to Philip this time though, she is the Monarch and I guess there are constitutional things to put in place before announcements
I keep crying.. I feel so anxious and upset right now.
Sky reporting Edward is on his way and Anne is already there.
The news coverage is quite unsettling. The fact that it’s so relentless and it’s not like they’re just moving on to other headlines.
Just confirmed that Edward and Sophie are en route too.
Just confirmed that Edward and Sophie are en route too.
Nope.That speaks volumes this isn't a dress rehearsal this really is it
The BBC is basically just pre-obituary at the minute.
Anyone just turning on could be forgiven for thinking it’s the actual thing.
i don’t think they would be so full on If it wasn‘t a cert.
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