The Queen ‘under medical supervision’ Part 2

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

Have the 7 arrived at Balmoral yet?

Same here and so are a couple of my friends, we are all late 60s so she's been all we've known for such a long time. 😥

Did they really say that?! Jesus Christ!

@tactum the 'dear brother' (works in broadcasting/journalism) of one of the previous posters.

Surely she has either already died, or they know she is in her final few hours, perhaps has already had a stroke or something? Otherwise they wouldn't be having this rolling coverage on the telly, they can't keep this going for potentially days can they?

Many people will have only lived through one - the Queens - Coronation I guess whereas my kids will live through Charles, Williams and George's! Possibly even George's first born

Shops were closed for Dianas funeral.

Yes. But it was only four - William, Edward, Sophie and Andrew. Harry making his own way there.

Why they are so intent on harping on about Meghan is mystifying

And then they'll start the complaints about it 'all being about Meghan'

You couldn't make this shit up.

I hope she doesn't stand too close to a window again this time. She'll get lynched.

Is it just me or does anyone else think the current news presenter sounds very sad and like he’s struggling to speak?

The royal party have just arrived at Balmoral. Nobody knows where Harry is.

Diana's funeral was on a Saturday. It wasn't a Bank Holiday but I think many shops felt it was a waste of time opening as so many people would be glued to the TV coverage.

Yes!!! Glad I'm not the only one who noticed!

Otherwise they wouldn't be having this rolling coverage on the telly, they can't keep this going for potentially days can they?

Quite. An announcement is imminent

On BBC? I think it's more that hes struggling for something to fill time with!

I suspect the older two, but perhaps not the procession etc, brought in out of the way along with Peter and Zara's girls.

Yes, a couple of minutes ago he looked down like he was reading and then his demeanour changed.

BBC presenter has just said that the energy crisis /energy bill was insignificant compared to the queen's health.

Seriously? WTAF. Heads should roll over that.

What a ridiculous palaver. The country is on its knees and they're concerned with these silly rituals.

@ChagSameachDoreen generally people take comfort from the structure of rituals at times like this. It also protects the message that while the Head of State has changed, the country carries on as it always has. Very in keeping with Her Majesty’s reign.

I find bereavement a strange state where time rushes past if you are occupied by stuff like the sadmin, ringing extended family and friends, and organising the funeral. And at quiet moments it feels like the clock has stopped and will never start again. I think having a well organised and rehearsed plan will provide structure and stability in the eventual event of HM’s passing. It will provide a framework for both the private grief of her family, and also for the public, and the authorities to manage the public emotions.

I remember the strange days following Diana’s death. I think the emotion will be just as widespread and deep, but more contained as people mark the passing of an old lady who has lived a long and interesting life (and not the shock of a violent sudden death of a relatively young woman).

They're all in black, must be an announcement.

@chatterbug22 Yes - he seemed to be reading something. Voice went all wobbly and he was terribly distracted

@Tierne yes but normally children don’t have to be subjected to thousands of people crying hysterically, howling - William has commented on how it made him feel hearing ‘strangers’ doing that at his mother’s funeral… so it won’t be nice for the children given they are much younger…

you can tell that they already know on the BBC and what’s happened because they are really struggling with knowing what to say now and keeping composure… it’s like they are just trying to bide time

God Clive Myrie seems to be in a bit of a state

Everyone has a different perspective and so this will affect some more than others. There's no right or wrong way to feel .and everyone has a right to their own feelings .

Strange that William and Edward both travelled in the same plane. They are the closest adult heirs to the throne after Charles - Andy and Harry are both out of the picture, I'd imagine.

I think it’s a case of Clive Myrie not being as good at smooth waffle and filler as Huw Edwards. Although I do prefer CM as a news presenter.