The Queen ‘under medical supervision’ Part 2

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A continuation for those that want to share their respectful feelings and thoughts

Following. This is history in the making

And yet Meghan isn't the one trying to make this thread all about Meghan....

I have been watching since the news broke. Feeling oddly emotional about it all.

Our Queen's passing will be the end of an era. I do wonder if the public will grieve as they did (or more) for Diana. I can still remember everything unfolding, and the following grief, vividly.

💐to all, who are feeling upset.

It would be for a day or two, no need for dramatics.

At the end of the last thread a poster had seen the ponies being brought in.

How old are you that you won't outlive 73 year old prince Charles?

If I were Charles I would just let it go straight to William. Can he do that?

@stillherenow Charles becomes king immediately on the death of the monarch. He won't be crowned immediately. We don't know when the coronation will be but the next big event would be the funeral.

I have really severe health anxiety @berksandbeyond so I never say never as I find it very triggering

I have also stuck my daughter on YouTube and got snacks out to sit and follow this. I don't know why, but it just feels like a big moment. I think it is nice to come together and celebrate the legacy of a person that the whole nation knows of. I think there will be beautiful chorus in the streets of London (most likely outside the pubs) celebrating her.

I also think maybe I just like any excuse to not cook and do housework ha.

How does the pp know about the ponies? Did they show it on BBC?

Possibly once upon a time that would have been the case but the world has moved on. At most they might close for the day of the funeral if its a weekday (will likely be a Saturday).

Old people bruise incredibly easily. She did look very frail though, those pictures brought a lump to my throat.

@Waynettaaa
They will grieve way more than for Diana. Diana was controversial, the queen has universal respect

Charles could abdicate, but why would he do that?

BBC just clarified Meghan isn't going to Balmoral.

He becomes king automatically and immediately the moment HM breathes her last, but the coronation could take a year or two to arrange.

Edward VIII was king but never technically crowned as he abdicated before the coronation.

Closing schools not part of the protocol @TopBitchoftheWitches

They are waiting for the announcement, sadly.

They could well do for the day of the funeral if it happens

Also a HA sufferer! I'm exactly the same!

He could abdicate and it would go to the next in line.

But he won't.

@MaybeThisIsntForYou thanks, I was just reading a bit more, all the constitutional stuff is v interesting

@stillherenow the Queen's coronation was over a year after she ascended the throne; partly because it takes a long time to plan such a huge event, and partly because a coronation is meant to be a celebration, so do it so soon after the previous monarch's death would be disrespectful. There's no way Charles would be crowned the next day.

This is 24 hour news at its worst. So many words and opinions for nothing actually happening.

Hopefully they can take comfort from having reached adulthood with her and their Grandad. It's Edwards kids I feel most sorry for, I'm one of the youngest and felt that lack of my grandparents seeing me get married or have kids, stuff they'd seen my sisters do.

My money is on C.