Queen Elizabeth II: 1927 - 2022

[cazza99]

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully today Thursday 8th September 2022. She was the longest serving British Monarch having acceded to the throne on the death of her father on 6th February 1952.

[Stell]

The Queen has died aged 96.

[clancy]

Such sad news, and quite a shock to us all. She was a remarkable lady and served us well. End of an era. Rest in love and peace your Majesty. x

[Jan]

So sad. What an amazing lady and Queen. Thank you, Your Majesty.

[JAMES4578]

yes sad news and despite declining health I felt somewhat unexpected at this point. However word early Afternoon that Doctors were concerned over health.

[exislander]

King Charles 3rd will sound strange for some time to come. I can remember as a young child having just learnt to sing God Save The King when it was changed to God Save The Queen, that was early in 1952 and then the Coronation was in 1953. it seems like the Queen has just always been there.

[Rosalind]

We usually sing the national anthem at Davis Cup. So that will be God Save the King. Wow, that will be strange, eh? :sad:

[suttontennis]

Will have to see if the event is affected by the period of mourning and when the funeral is arranged for. This is normally 10-11 days after the death, 10 days would be Sunday 18th, so I'm guessing it will be the Monday at the earliest. But whether sport gets cancelled in the period of mourning is anyones guess.

[Sallydaisy]

Will have to see if the event is affected by the period of mourning and when the funeral is arranged for. This is normally 10-11 days after the death, 10 days would be Sunday 18th, so I'm guessing it will be the Monday at the earliest. But whether sport gets cancelled in the period of mourning is anyones guess.
One or two sporting events have already been cancelled (horse racing and a football match yesterday).
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/62843668

[Sallydaisy]

Be at Peace Ma'am ...

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[Sallydaisy]

FYI:
Church bells around the country will ring at noon on Friday 9/9/22.
Strike action by Rail and Postal workers has been called off today and next week.

The BBC will be the best resource for information and updates.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62842089
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk/the_queen

I think the State Funeral is likely to be w/c 19th September.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60617519?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitter%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&at_custom2=twitter&at_custom4=E113497A-300A-11ED-9B44-80DC923C408C&at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=64&at_custom3=%40BBCNews&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D

[Sallydaisy]

Tennis tweets:

Billie Jean King@BillieJeanKing· (https://twitter.com/BillieJeanKing)14h (https://twitter.com/BillieJeanKing/status/1567931610976092163)
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years, her leadership, impact, and influence on the United Kingdom and the entire global community has been immense. I met her in 2010 at Wimbledon, and it was a special moment for me. She was the longest reigning British monarch in history, the only woman from the Royal Family to serve in the armed forces, and a respected leader around the world. She earned her place in history, and she will be missed.


Rafa Nadal@RafaelNadal· (https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal)7h (https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal/status/1568035786959818752)
My most respectful, sincere and deepest condolences to the Royal Family of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to the British people for the pass of Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II

Roger Federer@rogerfederer· (https://twitter.com/rogerfederer)10h (https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/1567998031848689664)
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Royal Majesty. Her elegance, grace and loyalty to her duty will live on in history. I would like to send my thoughts and condolences to the entire Royal Family and Great Britain.

[banskogirl]

A sad time, we’ve lost a lovely, gracious lady.

[Genbrit]

I have to admit the news made me sob. I'm not sure why it affected me so deeply, as we knew it was coming, but I was a mess!!!

Although I have lived in the USA for over 20 years I am still a UK citizen and proud of the fact.

She is reunited with her true love. RIP Queen Elizabeth.

[cazza99]

It is officially confirmed that the funeral is on Monday 19th September and that day will be a public bank holiday.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bank-holiday-announced-for-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-iis-state-funeral-on-monday-19-september#:~:text=Monday%2019%20September%2C%20the %20date,be%20a%20national%20bank%20holiday.&text=of%20national%20mourning-,Monday%2019%20September%2C%20the%20date%20of%20He r%20Majesty%20Queen%20Elizabeth,be%20a%20national% 20bank%20holiday.

[pabbers]

It may sound trivial in the circs but apart from the fact I can't quite believe she's gone (we were ill prepared... suspect it was known it was coming) I just can't imagine Xmas day without her speech :crying:

[banskogirl]

It may sound trivial in the circs but apart from the fact I can't quite believe she's gone (we were ill prepared... suspect it was known it was coming) I just can't imagine Xmas day without her speech :crying:

Aw :grouphug: when my gran was with us Christmas dinner always had to wait until after the Queen's speech xx

[Jan]

Aw :grouphug: when my gran was with us Christmas dinner always had to wait until after the Queen's speech xx
That's a long wait for dinner! When I was growing up we didn't open presents till after the Queen's speech! (Apart from Christmas stocking)

[Teresa]

I have been very sad about it. It’s the end of an era. It represents major change, and we have had such a lot recently.

Princess Ann looks distraught- understandably. I feel for Charles. He is having to grieve in public.

I am glad she died with her boots on. She didn’t have to renege on her vow. It was getting to the point when the country was going to have to consider a Regent.

I am not religious and don’t believe in an afterlife, but I hope she is reunited in some form with Philip, her parents and sister.

God Speed our gracious Queen .

[Stell]

I'm planning to go to the funeral.

[banskogirl]

My son said he would be near Green park on his way back from site, last week, which meant nothing to us, he then explained it was the stop for Buckingham palace and was thinking of going round. I said he should but hubby thought it a bit pointless if only to see people, as he said, the Queen isn’t even there. :sad:

Craig went on ahead and turned up 5 minutes before Charles arrived as King for the first time, and had his walk about!

Craig hadn’t known any timeline as he is oblivious to everything when at work!

[Stell]

I've heard all disabled people, and anyone else who can't stand in the queue, are being allowed to go to Tate Britain to pick up a special wristband so they can jump the queue if they want to see the Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall.