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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 14:10:55 GMT
Prince Philip to step down from carrying out royal engagements in the autumn
Jeremy Corbyn to step down from destroying the Labour Party on June 9?
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Post by aine on May 4, 2017 14:24:56 GMT
From what I've read it was the Daily Mail that really blew up the whole 'emergency meeting', when it's more likely that this would have been planned at least a few days in advance.
Also, I'm pretty sure No10 does the announcement when The Queen dies (I remember talking to a friend about it when TM called the press conference for the GE)
Honestly though, this was pretty much expected
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 14:40:24 GMT
Also, I'm pretty sure No10 does the announcement when The Queen dies It would certainly be newsworthy if the Queen called a meeting to announce her own death. No matter who announces it, for a year or two afterwards our national anthem will begin "God save our gracious QuKing". |
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Post by aine on May 4, 2017 14:46:43 GMT
Also, I'm pretty sure No10 does the announcement when The Queen dies It would certainly be newsworthy if the Queen called a meeting to announce her own death. No matter who announces it, for a year or two afterwards our national anthem will begin "God save our gracious QuKing". You know what I mean, it was more for future reference, it's No10 and not the palace that will make that kind of announce - though I do wonder if No10 would also announce Phillip's death. |
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Post by duncan on May 4, 2017 14:57:22 GMT
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Post by bellboard27 on May 4, 2017 15:00:27 GMT
I believe Martin Crimp has been inspired to write "The Announcement". Royal officials from across the UK (used to symbolise different UK communities) are summoned to the Palace to persuade Prince Philip to retire. As they struggle behind closed doors, outside the World waits expectantly not knowing what the future will hold. Will our lives change forever?
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Post by aine on May 4, 2017 15:02:49 GMT
Yeah, I remember that, but I didn't read through all the plans. Clearly, my friend was (yet again) mistaken. I'm just hoping that now that Phillip is officially retiring, Kate and William might take on a few more royal jobs |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on May 4, 2017 19:16:01 GMT
Well what an anti-climax this all was!!!! The news, not the thread....no shade here danieljohnson14  Said it would be dull. Shame in you for getting so worked up!! Gutted. Was hoping for at least one day off work |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 11:59:42 GMT
Most theatres shut for Diana, didn't they - and the few that stayed open "donated to charity." So, anything could happen. The funeral was in central London on Saturday early afternoon. I seem to remember that a lot of matinees were cancelled on that day. Probably due to a misunderstanding that the theatre critic of the Daily Telegraph was inciting anti-monarchist revolution in the address. |
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Post by hal9000 on May 5, 2017 17:18:39 GMT
I think I'm the only one who would rather see Charles as King than William.
#Aussie
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Post by hal9000 on May 5, 2017 17:19:01 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 17:24:42 GMT
I think I'm the only one who would rather see Charles as King than William. #Aussie Only because I want Queen Camilla. She's just glorious. |
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Post by Dawnstar on May 5, 2017 18:28:35 GMT
I think I'm the only one who would rather see Charles as King than William. #Aussie I want Charles first then William. That's the order of succession and, unless Prince Charles predeceases the Queen, the order it should be. It's not as if Prince Charles is likely to get that long on the throne anyway so people who don't like him can just put up with it for a few years! |
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Post by hal9000 on May 5, 2017 18:58:38 GMT
I think I'm the only one who would rather see Charles as King than William. #Aussie Only because I want Queen Camilla. She's just glorious. As an elder-Milennial who was something of a tart in her younger days and did not give a damn her hair, I am quite unironically fond of Camilla. I can wait a few years for King William and Queen Catherine. |
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Post by kathryn on May 5, 2017 19:12:20 GMT
I like Camilla too. Shame Charlie-boy couldn't just marry her to start with.
Diana's funeral wasn't officially a public holiday, IIRC, but the public hysteria about it made lots of places close anyway - as a sign of 'respect', which annoyed some people who lost a day's pay/holiday for it. I remember the complaints - on both sides.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 21:00:15 GMT
My main memories of Diana's death are:
1) Being just about to leave to see Lucky Stiff at the Bridewell and getting a call to say it was cancelled, presumably because of the title and subject matter.
2) Someone commenting on the media coverage of the event:
Diana latest:
Yep. Still dead.
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