The Queen…

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge

FannyCornforth

What do you mean, please, Louisa?

London Bridge is the code name for HM’s funeral

FannyCornforth

What do you mean, please, Louisa?

Preparations for the death of a senior royal is given a code name.

What do you mean, please, Louisa?

Georgesgran

I’m not liking the BBC’s wall to wall coverage and speculation.

Its operation london bridge being put in place..

snowberryZ

NotAGran55

I think she has gone

That would mean they're lying to us.
Surely they (the media) wouldn't do that?

Not lying, just saying they are awaiting a further announcement from the palace ( even though they know full well what the announcement will be)

I wonder if “under medical supervision” might mean sedated or even an induced coma or on life support? Sounds a bit dramatic, but if things took a turn for the worse overnight, it is possible.
“Comfortable and resting” certainly sounds like being under sedation .
I do hate the “morbid fascination” but I cannot quite leave the TV alone so I am as guilty as the media.
I suspect Huw Edwards is wearing a very dark navy tie rather than black , to be prepared - wasn’t it a Dimbleby who got into hot water for wearing a burgundy tie when the Queen Mum died?

Anniebach

The PM’s of Australia, Canada etc will be informed by the
Palace not the BBC.

And rightly so

That's the remaining close family just arrived at Aberdeen. It is thought that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making their own arrangements and will arrive later.

The PM’s of Australia, Canada etc will be informed by the
Palace not the BBC.

I’m extremely sad. To many service and ex-service people, she was The Boss, and she never stopped being The Boss, even when you retired. She was a constant and an inspiration for all the people. That she had a good long life is a blessing, and something that, sadly, her father didn’t have.

Derbyshirelass, quite so. It’s so difficult to navigate isn’t it.
Hugh Edwards will have had ‘training’ on this

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I feel that with all the royals heading to Balmoral, she is probably still alive. Maybe she has had a stroke. ( Sorry if this has been said many times, only just looked on here).

Georgesgran

I’m not liking the BBC’s wall to wall coverage and speculation.

I think they're doing a good job....they are being very respectful.

They have to stay on air, it is the BBCS remit at such times.

Hugh Edwards has the gravitas and experience to be the anchorman. It's not an easy job but I think he's doing well.

Why would she already be dead? what would be the point in lying about it whether it happened yesterday today or tomorrow I don’t see the point pretending she’s still alive if she’s already gone I don’t get it
Surely there all rushing to see her now and say goodbye to her

Feeling very sad.

I'm already feeling sad and bereft our Queen has just always been there, background and foreground. She truly is simply remarkable and inspirational, exhibiting so many honest and good values. I'm so very thankful for her lifetime of service, the like of which I don't think we shall ever see again.

They are putting out a lot of barriers outside Buckingham Palace. It really doesn't look good. QE has been an absolute boon to the UK.
I have a photo of my Nan on the day she died. She looked so alive and well, it seems hard to believe that she was dead a few hours later. However, when I look at that photo, I rejoice that she looked happy and well. I hope that we can look on the final photo (if it is) with Liz Truss with the same focus.

I am in Mountain DST right now. It is 8:42 am.

Georgesgran

I’m not liking the BBC’s wall to wall coverage and speculation.

Not liking all the speculation here on GN either!

Ignore the trouble maker

I’m not liking the BBC’s wall to wall coverage and speculation.

I don't either. Back off, nanoo. This is not the time for aggressive remarks.

imaround

I am watching closely here in the US. The Queen, the people in the UK and the Commonweath, are all in my prayers.

What time is it where you are imaround?