We're being prepared aren't we? Message about the Queen being under medical supervision

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It feels like we're being slowly prepared for her passing away. I feel unexpectedly tearful.

I think the change of BBC News staff at 2.00pm have been told to prepare, the person currently doing the sign language is also in black with a black tie. I hope she sees the people she loves one more time - must be hard for her staff too.

Peter Phillips her favourite apparently.

And the 2 children of Edward.

Shes had an amazing life, she has got to a ripe old age, and (it looks like) she will die in her beloved home, with doctors on hand to make her comfortable, surrounded by her family.

I cant put my finger on what it is I'm feeling about it all. I'm no royalist by any stretch of the imagination, but its the end of an era when she goes for sure.

I was very sad at 13 and then 15 when my great grandfather and then great grandmother passed away.

My DS is 8 and his great grandmother looks after him most days after school. Multi generational families like this where you meet your great grandmother regularly and they are a presence is still a loss.

Happinessisabook Harry is on his way to Balmoral

I think this is part of why I feel so upset, it's bringing my elderly mum's health and lifespan into sharp focus. If the Queen lives, then my mum is alright.

I never expected to feel so crushed by this news.

She's the only monarch most people have ever known, probably at least 90% of Mumsnet if not more. Honestly

Yes, this is absolutely the plan being put into action.

Because whether you like it or not it will change everything massively

Just a question wondering if anyone could answer- will businesses etc close ?

I don't think that's right. I read that she would be taken by train to London for the funeral after people have gathered in Scotland.

Hopefully not imminent though 😟

@Goldpaw Have a big unmumsnetty hug from me

Not entirely sure-or for the death of someone who is 96 for that matter. i'm as prepared as I ever was.

She's like everyone's lovely old great grandma isnt she? She reminds me of my Nan. I'm not a fan f the royals but it'll be a sad day when she does pass. She may well have all the trappings of wealth and privilege but she's never abused her position. She's always recognised the need for calm stoicism and there's a lot we can all learn from her dedication and work ethic.

Because he's been living abroad? Because she has seen all her grand kids in the UK more often?

My gran lived in Scotland, I'm in. Cornwall. I didn't get to see her before she died as it was quite sudden in the end, although we all did a similar mad dash (like the RF are doing now) up to see her the year before she actually died. We arrived at the hospital having been told she was literally at deaths door and she was sat up looking the best I'd seen her in years after a blood transfusion 😂. She had another year after that and I saw her once more in that time.

She might appreciate the opportunity to see her favourite grandson. If she's in a fit state, she might tell them all to sort their shit out as well.

Oh it’s just grim. More bbc breaking news. Makes me feel a bit sick.

Sadly I think she's either very close to passing or has already passed and they are waiting for all of the family to arrive before an announcement is made. The news most likely know more than they are letting on at the moment. It's just a matter of time I think now.

It's very sad. She is a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and her family will undoubtedly be devastated. She's 96, she's lived an extraordinary life and if this is her time then it's her time.

I think so too the news readers sound like they are shocked and struggling

@TheSpottedZebra I'm getting more and more convinced by the minute that she's already passed away and that they're just getting the word out to everyone before breaking the news later on today and once family have arrived.

Obits are written well in advance aren't they? Then just the circumstances etc added to it before publishing.

@Nat6999 i agree - reminded me of my grandmother during her demise, she visibly shrank

Does anyone know what national protocol is for activities etc when she dies? I've been looking through the "operation" links and it only really explains funeral activities. I'm trying to work out if things like outdoor sports clubs would still be played or are we all literally expected to stay home and mourn?

Yes - it's the protocol for if the Queen dies at Balmoral with 'Unicorn' being in relation to the Scottish insignia, not mythical!

I feel more sad than I expected. Hope she is comfortable and surrounded by her loved ones.

She would be taken to Edinburgh for a service in the cathedral , then to London for the funeral (10 days after her death I believe).

Meghan & Harry's presence at this time will either hopefully bring about a reconciliation or provide them with more information to be disclosed by the weird Scobie.