Royalty thread #14: Platinum edition

[mattiecat13]

It's very strange that she would be fine on Monday (at least enough to stand and take pictures), and then suddenly not fine on Thursday without some kind of major medical event that would require hospitalization. Unless something sudden happened today, she's already gone, and they're just waiting for the family to arrive. Or maybe, as some have speculated, she had an undisclosed illness that the family has known about for awhile.

I wondered that, too, @Louis. Perhaps she's been terminal for a while but the family kept it quiet.

 

[becca]

She met with the PMs on Tuesday, which makes the timeline even shorter. Some people on a royalty forum I participate in have commented that there was a large purple bruise on her hand in the pics released on Tuesday, which is indicative of poor circulation. Additionally, some have noted that it was significant that only still photos were released. Compared to how she looked in July, when we last had video footage of her, she's clearly lost weight in the last two months.

You could be right that she is already gone and they're just waiting for family to arrive. I guess we'll just have to see what is stated in the next announcement from BP.

I would like to think they wouldn’t put her family and the British people through this public spectacle if she hadn’t passed or wasn’t ready to.

She is 96 years old her health has been understandably fading it’s not really shocking. That it could be this quick. And yes why tell the public her private medical details.

 

[antmanb]

A colleague who has a friend who would be involved in locking down Edinburgh for the Queen to lie in state there for a week on her passing has been told things are imminent and to not expect to go home tonight.

I too wonder if she’s already passed and we’re simply waiting for the announcement to be made once all the family are there.

 

[mattiecat13]

A colleague who has a friend who would be involved in locking down Edinburgh for the Queen to lie in state there for a week on her passing has been told things are imminent and to not expect to go home tonight.

I too wonder if she’s already passed and we’re simply waiting for the announcement to be made once all the family are there.

Who are they waiting for? Harry? I saw video of William arriving along with Andrew, Edward and Sophie.

 

[antmanb]

Who are they waiting for? Harry? I saw video of William arriving along with Andrew, Edward and Sophie.

I’ve been in meetings all afternoon so I don’t know. I don’t think Harry is there yet and I’ve not heard any mention of Anne.

 

[PRlady]

A colleague who has a friend who would be involved in locking down Edinburgh for the Queen to lie in state there for a week on her passing has been told things are imminent and to not expect to go home tonight.

I too wonder if she’s already passed and we’re simply waiting for the announcement to be made once all the family are there.

Not waiting for Harry to get there would be another whole series of for weeks and they know that. That’s what I think they’re waiting for.

The bruise on her hand is typical of an infiltrated IV line, as I know from sad experience.

 

[victorskid]

I’ve been in meetings all afternoon so I don’t know. I don’t think Harry is there yet and I’ve not heard any mention of Anne.

Anne was already there - she had been attending some "games" in Scotland in the past few days.

 

[becca]

Not waiting for Harry to get there would be another whole series of for weeks and they know that. That’s what I think they’re waiting for.

The bruise on her hand is typical of an infiltrated IV line, as I know from sad experience.

Which means she was quietly working literally up to the end. Wow. And way to much.

 

[DFJ]

The photo of William, Andrew, Edward and Sophie in the car is very sad. The look on their faces is pretty grim.

I'm a little surprised at how sad I am about all of this. Maybe because I'm a Canadian.

 

[Finnice]

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The photo of William, Andrew, Edward and Sophie in the car is very sad. The look on their faces is pretty grim.

I'm a little surprised at how sad I am about all of this. Maybe because I'm a Canadian.

I am a Finn. I am sad, too. Quite a many of my countrypeople are. Queen Elizabeth II is such a part of our common history, that this makes people sad.

 

[VGThuy]

For many of us, it feels like she's going to be the last Queen of the British throne in our lifetimes.

 

[antmanb]

I’m already fed up with the pointless repetition on BBC1. They have nothing to say and no new news so they’re just saying the same things over and over.

 

[becca]

I wondered that, too, @Louis. Perhaps she's been terminal for a while but the family kept it quiet.

It makes sense to not say anything can you imagine if this was known for months the kind of standstill it would lead to?

Better to let people know after tne
Fact or very close to it.

She has lived such a long life and I hope she is not in pain.

 

[rfisher]

It is likely she used the last of her energy for the photo op with the new PM. She's always done her duty. The news said Harry is coming alone. Kind of sad for him. I feel for all the family for the coming days. It's enough to grieve, but to have to do it with the world watching and waiting for anything to put on the gossip rags is something I can't imagine

 

[Karen-W]

I’m already fed up with the pointless repetition on BBC1. They have nothing to say and no new news so they’re just saying the same things over and over.

Same with Sky, which I have on in the background while watching the JGP men's short programs.

 

[Karen-W]

Sky is reporting that The Queen has died.

 

[skatingguy]

CBC reporting the Queen has died.

 

[DFJ]

Breaking. She is gone.

 

[victorskid]

The statement has been issued and the flag at BP is at half mast.

 

[Judy]

It's very strange that she would be fine on Monday (at least enough to stand and take pictures), and then suddenly not fine on Thursday without some kind of major medical event that would require hospitalization. Unless something sudden happened today, she's already gone, and they're just waiting for the family to arrive. Or maybe, as some have speculated, she had an undisclosed illness that the family has known about for awhile.

I'm a bit at the people who have gathered at Balmoral. FFS, give the family some privacy.

When I moved to the UK, I always hoped she'd live long enough to be the monarch when I became a citizen. At least I got to stand next to her picture, swear my oath to her, and have a passport in her name.

I think her health was declining for quite so time. She has looked so frail.
I’m very, very sad. She hasn’t passed yet .. waiting for family I’m sure.

 

[SHARPIE]

RIP Queen Elizabeth II

So so sad.

www.fsuniverse.net

 

[Judy]

Just saw that. I’m ????.

 

[victorskid]

The announcement: https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1567928275913121792

 

[Lara]

I had BBC News (via VPN) on my iPad. There was a pause and I knew what was going to come. RIP.

 

[Lynn226]

May her memory be for a blessing.

 

[Judy]

My heart goes out to the U.K.

 

[victorskid]

I had BBC News (via VPN) on my iPad. There was a pause and I knew what was going to come. RIP.

I've had BBC (World) on since just before 7 a.m. - that was before the first announcement came out.

 

[Coco]

Condolences to all who feel a loss.

 

[quartz]

Such a cool lady. Her unwavering commitment to her role. Her never ceasing work schedule. Her lovely smile. Her hats! Amazing life, amazing legacy. May she Rest In Peace.

 

[BlueRidge]

Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth.