The Queen…

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

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.

Anniebach

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

And rightly so

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?

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)

Georgesgran

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

Its operation london bridge being put in place..

What do you mean, please, Louisa?

FannyCornforth

What do you mean, please, Louisa?

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

FannyCornforth

What do you mean, please, Louisa?

London Bridge is the code name for HM’s funeral

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge

Ah, thank you both.
I remember that Diana had the Queen Mother’s funeral

I’ve just been watching the clip of the Queen and Paddington. Brought me to tears yet again, but such a lovely happy memory with the marmalade sandwich.

I can’t help wondering how the Sussexes will monetise events in due course.

I was ten when we were summoned to an assembly before lunch, absolutely unheard of, to be told the news and to pray for our young queen. We were the new Elizabethans in a new and hopeful age, and anything was possible. I can still recall how sad but uplifted I felt, and although critical of some members of the family I am still convinced that a constitutional monarchy is a good thing.

Although apparently it's Operation Unicorn because she is in Scotland

MayBee, she said she wanted to see Boris and Truss, that’s why they went to Balmoral. Her dedication to duty and protocol is part of her character, even though old and frail she makes her mind up no mistake.
She has been a good Queen and had a long life, she’s all most of us know and respect, so it will be be sad when she dies.

Very sad. She has been there for my lifetime. I just hope that wretched Markle woman is not allowed to upset her. Her antics have caused enough dismay to Her Majesty.

I am surprised at how emotional I feel today. I'm neither fiercely pro-Royal or anti-Royal, but I have had a definite lump in my throat today since the first bulletin, saying she was under medical supervision.

I don't know her, I've never met her and she doesn't mean anything to me personally, as a friend or relative does, but she's just always "been there" in my life. I just feel sad.

My friend works in "Fleet Street" and says that the newspapers are preparing special editions for tomorrow and an obituary.

I feel for the news broadcasters. Of course they are going to stay on air for as long as this crisis lasts, but goodness, how difficult it must be having to find something to say (endlessly) to fill the time.

Why are the reporters all wearing black ties and white shirts, if the Queen is still alive?

Seems a bit weird.

It has just been announced that the Duke of Sussex is travelling to Scotland alone

I have just been speaking to my dd who was an army officer and now my eyes have gone prickly and I have a lump in my throat. I vow to thee my country, so apt right now and played at my dd wedding when she and her army officer husband married and walked under an archway of swords

Lexisgranny

It has just been announced that the Duke of Sussex is travelling to Scotland alone

As did William.
Sensible decision by Harry.

yes Kate needed to be at home for their children, first day at school and Kate is their stability. She needs to tell them before they hear it via media and school friends

It's strange that Harry is travelling alone and that Meghan is staying in London, albeit not attending an event tonight. I hope they are not preparing to make capital out of this, not feeling welcome etc. Not the time or place, but I wouldn't put it past them.

I don't expect we will hear anything until after Harry has arrived and the Palace has informed Commonwealth leaders, assuming of course that the end is imminent as does appear to be the case.

I'm not surprised that so many of us are feeling sad and even tearful (I am). Monarchist or not, while we seem to have lived through very shifting times, the Queen had been a reassurance and constant in our lives.

Nicholas Witchell has stated that Meghan might not be warmly welcomed.