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Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96 after 70 years on the throne [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 OP

British forums are saying William, Charles, Camilla are headed to Balmoral now. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #1

Just added the BBC update BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #2

With your first post you beat the British forums I am on. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #6

I have my iPad in a little goose-neck tablet mount near my laptop and saw an AP breaking news banner BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #7

The Brits are thinking the bad news will hit in hours or a few days. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #8

LOL BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #11

Jebus. Three devices then. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #13

It's an old "side hobby" BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #18

Your side hobbies put mine to shame. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #19

I wonder if her bout with covid weakened her overall health. wnylib Sep 2022 #23

Yes she has taken recent hits, her husband's death and covid. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #29

I know. Elizabeth should have another 5 years at least. jimfields33 Sep 2022 #21

Yes quite possible Phillip's death did some damage to her. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #25

There is something called the "widowhood effect". melm00se Sep 2022 #35

She started losing weight soon after his death. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #37

All of the recent reports about her health add up to show how frail she has become mn9driver Sep 2022 #3

The British people have been spoon fed the bad news. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #4

Allows the family to gather with a modicum of privacy to say farewell Hekate Sep 2022 #31

Yes the family needs this time to say goodbye. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #32

She contracted COVID-19 earlier this year BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #5

There's also the "Widowhood Effect" mcar Sep 2022 #10

I was thinking that too BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #12

British forums saying Anne is already at Balmoral, Edward and Andrew on their way. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #9

The Duke & Duchess of Sussex are going to Balmoral as well, CottonBear Sep 2022 #14

William on his way. Catherine staying in Windsor with the kids, first day of school for them. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #16

It is for the best ripcord Sep 2022 #36

Brits reporting heightened security around the heirs, including little Prince George. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #38

Brits are hoping Catherine will arrive at Balmoral. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #40

Harry and Meghan are also on the way radical noodle Sep 2022 #15

The Brits would agree with you. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #17

BBC reporting Harry traveled to Scotland on his own. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #64

I did see that later radical noodle Sep 2022 #129

Yes it was sounding grim and proved to be so. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #133

All Queen's children are now at her side at Balmoral. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #20

Yeah I think sadly she's not going to make it past today vercetti2021 Sep 2022 #24

Yes, it is looking like an imminent death. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #26

Liz's been looking terribly frail lately.Photo in May vs seeing the new PM,she's lot a lot of weight Hekate Sep 2022 #22

She's has been losing weight for months, but the recent photo was shocking. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #28

Brits reporting BBC TV anchors have switched to black clothing. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #27

My guess is that they will try and allow some prep before an official announcment. Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #47

Some are saying the news might hit 6pm London time. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #55

Hey Bum can I post British forum rumors? Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #30

Speaking only for myself, I rather hope you do. So far this thread has not attracted the bitter... Hekate Sep 2022 #39

Based on some British forums: Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #43

It kind of feels that way... Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #48

Yes it definitely feels she may have already passed. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #57

That thought also had crossed my mind. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2022 #59

I agree. I think she's gone. We will miss her. /nt artemisia1 Sep 2022 #66

This Queen has lived thru an incredible span of history, calm and steady Hekate Sep 2022 #33

The UK university I consult for... r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #34

Yes same kind of thing other Brits are reporting. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #58

On a UK Reddit thread re her already having passed away: Native Sep 2022 #41

Yes, Brits on various forums saying the same thing. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #45

King Charles doesn't sound right, he should use King Arthur... 'Charles Philip Arthur George' Shanti Shanti Shanti Sep 2022 #42

Wonder if he will be King George VII Freddie Sep 2022 #51

Interesting. Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #56

People have been speculating against the use of Charles as a regnal name, since the first two Aristus Sep 2022 #101

They have now confirmed it will be "King Charles III" muriel_volestrangler Sep 2022 #105

Brits seem to want all the heirs to keep their given names. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #74

It's over, she has died, just announced Shanti Shanti Shanti Sep 2022 #82

Yes just saw that. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #88

Queen Elizabeth's photobomb with a smile. keithbvadu2 Sep 2022 #44

Awesome pic! Native Sep 2022 #46

Sweet Hekate Sep 2022 #53

That's great! Bayard Sep 2022 #60

Oh, that's adorable! crickets Sep 2022 #96

Oh that's so sweet and fun. electric_blue68 Sep 2022 #115

A hereditary entitled head of family is going to die. Layzeebeaver Sep 2022 #49

That was inevitable. DavidDvorkin Sep 2022 #50

Aaaand here they come Hekate Sep 2022 #52

Then why bother posting? Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #54

I do obamanut2012 Sep 2022 #65

Welcome to my ignore list. She was your better. /nt artemisia1 Sep 2022 #67

No. She is no one's better, and that's why we aren't British today. But she does seem Scrivener7 Sep 2022 #77

Well said Abigail_Adams Sep 2022 #147

You can care about anyone as another human being. NYC Liberal Sep 2022 #72

I'd think it follows that anyone in this discussion cares to one degree or another Torchlight Sep 2022 #75

If only to tell us that they don't, apparently DavidDvorkin Sep 2022 #76

I don't diminish the grief of her family Layzeebeaver Sep 2022 #100

Pipe down Abigail_Adams Sep 2022 #146

See my other post. Layzeebeaver Sep 2022 #154

(Indirect update from The Guardian about 1600 BST) nitpicker Sep 2022 #61

The Sussexes have a much longer trip. They'll be there. NT Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #68

Multiple sources saying Harry travels alone to Balmoral. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #73

I subscribe to a magazine called "The English Home". greatauntoftriplets Sep 2022 #62

Yes the Brits are happy that QE's last days were spent at her beloved Balmoral. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #63

I'm sure they are. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2022 #69

Yes surrounded by happy memories too. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #70

Alert: live video coverage from the UK ificandream Sep 2022 #71

Thanks for the heads up Sympthsical Sep 2022 #78

Link please? nitpicker Sep 2022 #79

live stream from sky news moonshinegnomie Sep 2022 #81

Queen Elizabeth served... no bone spurs. keithbvadu2 Sep 2022 #80

Just announced on MSNBC: Queen Elizabeth has passed Hekate Sep 2022 #83

RIP halobeam Sep 2022 #84

God bless you, Ma'am. calimary Sep 2022 #85

AP actually generated a loud breaking news alert chime on my ipad for this BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #89

Thank you, BumRush, for the updates Hekate Sep 2022 #86

She was a constant in my life. A rock. scipan Sep 2022 #87

The King/The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #90

Thanks! BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #91

Yes Charles is now King, Camilla Queen. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #93

I don't think that Camilla would be considered "Queen" BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #99

Yes officially Camilla is Queen Consort, just like Diana would have been. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #102

Okay BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #106

Charlotte's little brother is Louis. And she is ahead of him in the line of succession. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #109

Ahh... BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #124

When William's wife(Kate) was pregnant with their first child parliament changed the succession laws Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #125

Yes that's it BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #128

Yes. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #132

I finally turned on the TV and am watching MSNBC BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #135

Same year I got a glimpse of the Queen in Canada. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #136

Yes the new law meant Charlotte would be ahead of Louis. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #126

Technically William isn't Prince of Wales automatically. NYC Liberal Sep 2022 #108

Yes this is correct. It is assumed William will be made POW. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #110

Oh Bum the British forums are so sad right now. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #94

She has been around entire lifetimes BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #103

Yes exactly, most Brits never knew a time without QE. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #107

She's been a good queen LeftInTX Sep 2022 #130

She has been their touchstone, monarch, guiding light through thick and thin. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #134

Brits on various forums are either in shock or bereft. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #92

Condolences to all Hekate Sep 2022 #116

It was a jolt to reload the BBC page to a changed headline, crickets Sep 2022 #95

I still get tears thinking of how she ordered the Star-Spangled Banner played at Buckingham Palace RedSpartan Sep 2022 #97

Operation Unicorn is in place. Outline of protocols: Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author BrightKnight Sep 2022 #111

Well, flying the flags at half staff at the Whitehouse is appropriate. nt BrightKnight Sep 2022 #112

Yes Reuters is reporting Eiffel Tower lights will be turned off this evening. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #113

I'm flying back home to London next week. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #114

Carry our condolences with you Hekate Sep 2022 #118

I will do. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #140

A lot of it is quite weird, imo. I look on them as an historical artifact & dysfunctional family... Hekate Sep 2022 #144

Yes the Brits are having a hard time right now. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #121

Exactly that :) r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #139

Yes same here. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #141

In the 16th century, "roisin dubh" was code for Ireland... r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #142

Wonderful! Love it. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #143

I know almost nothing about my paternal grandfather and his family. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #148

My grandparents were immigrants from Ireland. I know some history and have cousins in Ireland Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #151

Irish immigration laws are really convoluted. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #152

Yes you need a paper trail to prove Irish citizenship. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #153

Hmm. I'm going to have to do a little digging then. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #155

I am good at that kind of research as well. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #156

I never knew that. So much I don't know -- like how to pronounce anything Irish... Hekate Sep 2022 #145

It's kind of like... r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #149

Liturgical Hebrew is written without vowels. My darling can have it.... Hekate Sep 2022 #150

R.I.P. Marthe48 Sep 2022 #104

It's sad R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth electric_blue68 Sep 2022 #117

I walked over to Buckingham Palace this evening Richard_GB Sep 2022 #119

It is the end of an era. Yes the next heirs are all male. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #123

I walked over to Buckingham Palace this evening Richard_GB Sep 2022 #120

My first thought was gratitude. . . Collimator Sep 2022 #122

"a friend noted that, as an ex-pres, he might be invited" BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #127

RIP..Sounds like she had a peaceful passing LeftInTX Sep 2022 #131

Most telling to me is Deminpenn Sep 2022 #137

Yup BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #138