RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II

[lxfe_mxtterz]

Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II.

Feels very surreal - a truly sad day for all.

 

[Whistler40145]

Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II

 

[adrock1976]

The second Elizabethan age comes to an end.

In Scotland, it is the first Elizabethan age as before the Union of the Crowns in 1603, Scotland never had a Queen Elizabeth.

Hence up here I have heard it mentioned that she is (was) referred to as "the peoples' Queen".

 

[Falcon1200]

RIP Queen Elizabeth the Second, a constant and reassuring presence throughout the entire lives of most of us. Long live the King.

 

[Darandio]

Media now reporting Harry has arrived at Balmoral. At 18:28 or so a plane did land at Aberdeen which had come from Germany, I do wonder if the plan was to announce the death once he was officially in the country as some had suggested earlier. As the reporters on BBC did look as though they were waiting to make an announcement maybe it was due at 6pm and then at every 30 minute interval afterwards once he'd touched down.

 

[HullRailMan]

Such sad news. Without doubt, our greatest ever monarch and an unmeasurable asset to the United Kingdom and the commonwealth. Change is always difficult, and I’m sure it will take some time for many people to adjust to not having the Queen.

 

[Jamesrob637]

R.I.P Her Majesty. 70 years of wonderful service.

 

[Typhoon]

She was doing (what she would have regarded as) her duty until the very end, able to ensure that the political leadership of the country passed from one person to another without interruption. I can imagine she would have considered that of the highest importance, irrespective of any pain or suffering she was feeling.

Thank you for your service, Ma'am,

 

[MikeWM]

Very sad day, a very well-lived and much-appreciated life.

The end of an era, someone who has been an icon of constancy through all the other ups and downs of all our lives.

 

[Ivatt5MT]

I had turned off my radio and television, done something in my house, then went out in my car. Halfway down the road at about 7:15pm I turned the radio on to this saddening news. RIP HM The Queen.

 

[satisnek]

A sad and rather surreal evening, although inevitable. Queen Elizabeth II was the last of her kind - the pre-technology, pre-consumerist generation for whom I have the utmost respect. RIP.

 

[Morgsie]

Thank you for your many years of public service. May you RIP Queen Elizabeth 2

 

[pdeaves]

All I've ever known has been a queen and I was born in 1979. She had service foremost in her mind. Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II

The vast majority of the population has never known anything else.

 

[WesternLancer]

I see in a newspaper that there will be a prominent role for the Royal Train in events over the next few days. If accurate highly appropriate IMHO and a mark of the railways significance to the nation and its head of state.

 

[Cowley]

I see in a newspaper that there will be a prominent role for the Royal Train in events over the next few days. If accurate highly appropriate IMHO and a mark of the railways significance to the nation and its head of state.

There’s now a discussion on that side of things here:

The Royal train and HM Queen Elizabeth II funeral plans.

Am l correct in thinking that the Royal train will be used to move the Queen's body from Scotland back to London for a state funeral?

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[WesternLancer]

There’s now a discussion on that side of things here:

The Royal train and HM Queen Elizabeth II funeral plans.

Am l correct in thinking that the Royal train will be used to move the Queen's body from Scotland back to London for a state funeral?

www.railforums.co.uk

Ah yes, thank you.

 

[birchesgreen]

The vast majority of the population has never known anything else.

No you have to be pretty old, like my Ma, to remember a monarch before Elizabeth II. Mind you my uncle is old enough to remember Edward VIII!

 

[alex397]

I’m not a royalist for many reasons, but it certainly is sad, and certainly the end of an era. It’s incredible the amount of things she has lived though.
Most of all, she was dignified, respectful and just so classy. I doubt we will see the likes of her again.
It is great she made it to the Platinum Jubilee (and of course the opening of the Elizabeth Line!)

 

[MotCO]

She has been a rock over the last 70 years - a dependable, constant servant who put the country (and Commonwealth) first, and was an exemplary role model, never putting a foot wrong. She was recognised across the world as a friend.

RIP. We will never see the like of her again. God save the King.

No you have to be pretty old, like my Ma, to remember a monarch before Elizabeth II. Mind you my uncle is old enough to remember Edward VIII!

My mother-in-law, aunt and uncle have all known (not personally!) 5 monarchs!

 

[Cowley]

No you have to be pretty old, like my Ma, to remember a monarch before Elizabeth II. Mind you my uncle is old enough to remember Edward VIII!

That’s impressive!

My grandfather rang the bells at St Paul’s for her coronation. Unfortunately he passed away long before I was born but my grandmother had a photo in the hall (which I think my father must still have somewhere) of him meeting the Queen Mother after the event.

 

[Mike99]

They are saying quite correctly on the news that its the end of the 2nd Elizabethan era, but what will King Charles III era be called, we had Victorian and Edwardian eras, can think what the next era will be called.

 

[brad465]

According to the BBC live feed the PM was informed of the news at 16:30 (BST). Depending on how quickly she got informed, that would suggest when the concerns for her health were first declared she was still alive, but very close to the end:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62842089

Prime minister was told of Queen's death at 16:30 - official spokesman​

Liz Truss was informed of the Queen's death at 16:30, the prime minister's official spokesman has said.
The prime minister was told the news by Cabinet Secretary Simon Case.
Following her statement in Downing Street, Truss spoke to King Charles and she is also expected to chair a meeting of ministers at 21:00.

RIP

 

[Eyersey468]

It's the end of an era, most people have only known one monarch. RIP her Majesty.

 

[Cloud Strife]

According to the BBC live feed the PM was informed of the news at 16:30 (BST). Depending on how quickly she got informed, that would suggest when the concerns for her health were first declared she was still alive, but very close to the end:

It is very interesting how news like this is revealed. Rewatching the BBC coverage now, it seems very clear that when Huw Edwards went for a break, it was actually to pre-record the announcement.

Truly tragic news. Cannot quite comprehend it even though I’ve been watching the live coverage all evening.

I think, from a human point of view, I find it very sad that she was on her feet to greet Liz Truss just two days ago, and then suddenly passed away today. I think we all expected the Queen to enjoy a form of retirement where she would simply do what she wanted to do, and it seems very sad that she wasn't able to have a long all-but-retired period.

One related point: is it just me, or would it be appropriate to leave her on banknotes?/coins I think she deserves a grand and significant gesture, and I wouldn't have any objection to commemorating her reign by having her remain on all the banknotes/coins.

 

[150249]

According to the BBC live feed the PM was informed of the news at 16:30 (BST). Depending on how quickly she got informed, that would suggest when the concerns for her health were first declared she was still alive, but very close to the end:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62842089

RIP

It felt like we were told if the concerns just a couple of hours before the tragic news at half six.

 

[WesternLancer]

I find it very sad that she was on her feet to greet Liz Truss just two days ago, and then suddenly passed away today.

Are you suggesting cause or co-incidence with that event?

 

[duncanp]

I just hope Prince Harry has the decency to cancel his autobiography, and tell his wife that a long period of silence on her part would be most welcome.

 

[MotCO]

They are saying quite correctly on the news that its the end of the 2nd Elizabethan era, but what will King Charles III era be called, we had Victorian and Edwardian eras, can think what the next era will be called.

I think it will be the Caroline era (not kar-o-line, but ker-o-lean)

 

[Busaholic]

Media now reporting Harry has arrived at Balmoral. At 18:28 or so a plane did land at Aberdeen which had come from Germany, I do wonder if the plan was to announce the death once he was officially in the country as some had suggested earlier. As the reporters on BBC did look as though they were waiting to make an announcement maybe it was due at 6pm and then at every 30 minute interval afterwards once he'd touched down.

Yesterday elements of the British media were criticising Prince Harry for 'refusing' to go and see the Queen during his and Meghan's latest whistlestop self-promotional tour, in which they appeared at a 'Summit' (!) of a ridiculous organisation called One Young World in Manchester. Not all the criticism came from the usual suspects (GB News, Daily Express, Daily Mail) either, though they didn't hold back, but even some on Twitter etc who think the sun shines from strategic places on these two individuals' bodies. So it's rather ironic if he was the cause of any delay.

 

[Anonymous10]

from all scouts around the world R.I.P. she was the constant for so many and no matter political views was the definition and symbol of stability and leadership.