Seems to have taken a turn for the worse.

She is 96.

2 minutes ago, Cheese said:

She died last night according to 'insiders' at Balmoral.

SOLT (Society of London Theatres) have just issued guidance on performances this evening.

I mentioned to my partner last night that I'd be surprised if she made it through the winter. She looked extremely frail in that meeting with Liz Truss, bruises on the back of her hands etc. 

I've said it before on here that I'm a republican at heart. But if we are going to have a non-elected head of state - then I don't think we could do much better that Her Maj. 

The media machine has swung into action in a well rehearsed fashion to me. I'm sure this has all been well prepared for.

Old folk to have a tendency to rally unexpectedly sometimes - but I expect the statements they have put out have been put out following medical advice from a personal physician. 

Wishing her all the best.

Right, so what actually happens in terms of everyday life for the country?  Does absolutely everything shut down for a few days?

Hope she is, as they say, comfortable and that she passes without pain (if she's not already done so).

2 minutes ago, DazBob said:

Right, so what actually happens in terms of everyday life for the country?  Does absolutely everything shut down for a few days?

Hope she is, as they say, comfortable and that she passes without pain (if she's not already done so).

Will the footy still be on 🤷🏻‍♂️

1 minute ago, DazBob said:

Right, so what actually happens in terms of everyday life for the country?  Does absolutely everything shut down for a few days?

Hope she is, as they say, comfortable and that she passes without pain (if she's not already done so).

Last time: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/mar/16/what-happens-when-queen-elizabeth-dies-london-bridge or this one: https://www.politico.eu/article/queen-elizabeth-death-plan-britain-operation-london-bridge/

1 minute ago, royal white said:

Will the footy still be on 🤷🏻‍♂️

I believe so, at this moment. National day of mourning on the day of the funeral. Minutes silence tomorrow (if she's died today) 

Currently for live events there is no protocol for stopping (there is for a minutes silence etc) but the EFL might decide to postpone. There is a concern about people decending onto London which might take up police time and therefore things have to stop.

If everyone decides to stop this weekend, then there might be a consensus to. 

 

4 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Last time: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/mar/16/what-happens-when-queen-elizabeth-dies-london-bridge or this one: https://www.politico.eu/article/queen-elizabeth-death-plan-britain-operation-london-bridge/

doesn't specifically mention pubs or football matches though 

Just now, Zico said:

doesn't specifically mention pubs or football matches though 

Pubs will stay open (aside from the national day of mourning) I would have thought.

6 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Last time: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/mar/16/what-happens-when-queen-elizabeth-dies-london-bridge or this one: https://www.politico.eu/article/queen-elizabeth-death-plan-britain-operation-london-bridge/

Don't you "last time" me Sonny Jim. 

I asked because I've skim read those articles and I can't see anything where it says "shit closes down for a few days".

3 minutes ago, Zico said:

doesn't specifically mention pubs or football matches though 

Given football stopped after the passing of Diana, then it seems inevitable that it will this time.

She'll  be reet

Rudy is on his way to Balmoral.

1 minute ago, L/H White said:

Rudy is on his way to Balmoral.

With his Boot Polish 

18 minutes ago, royal white said:

Will the footy still be on 🤷🏻‍♂️

All games postponed from within 3 days of passing

9 minutes ago, DazBob said:

Don't you "last time" me Sonny Jim. 

I asked because I've skim read those articles and I can't see anything where it says "shit closes down for a few days".

Fair enough. Keep yer hair on 😁

Just now, Leyther_Matt said:

All games postponed from within 3 days of passing

Then it sounds like everything will stop.

Might as well take a few days off then, won't get sign off for shit on any tours.

8 minutes ago, L/H White said:

Rudy is on his way to Balmoral.

Isn't he her personal doctor?

I'm best man at a wedding tomorrow. Will it still be happening?

Just now, kent_white said:

I'm best man at a wedding tomorrow. Will it still be happening?

I'm driving up from London for it, it'd better be!

14 minutes ago, L/H White said:

Rudy is on his way to Balmoral.

In his BMW, sorry wife’s mini 

A bloke just came and took the no entry signs down from the Balmoral gates on the bbc news feed, take from that what you will

41 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

SOLT (Society of London Theatres) have just issued guidance on performances this evening.

Nowt announced at the RET yet

1 minute ago, jmjhb said:

Nowt announced at the RET yet

The SOLT guidance has gone to everyone - at this momrnt you can still go ahead with this evening's performances. Although, they are liaising with the DCMS if there is anything further.

10 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Isn't he her personal doctor?

He held her hand as she took her final breath.

5 minutes ago, Cheese said:

He held her hand as she took her final breath.

King Rudy!