Queen Elizabeth funeral and looking forward

[RangerPooh]

I just finished a student appointment, turned to BBC and see that she has passed

 

[Jennasis]

Very sad. May she be at peace.

 

[TheIncredibles!]

Very sad. May she be at peace.

Yes! Time to rest now sweet lady.

 

[Jangles]

The rainbows appearing simultaneously at Buckingham Palace, Windsor and Balmoral …… .

 

[Cazbucket]

So very very sad, reunited with her Phillip. All programmes here in UK showing the news. She was an amazing person. RIP

 

[JaxDad]

Yes (though there will be ceremonies later). BBC has already said “The King and Queen Consort will spend tonight at Balmoral”. I may have the exact sentence wrong, but the point is that they already referee to Charles and Camilla and “King and Queen Consort”.

Has there ever been a tougher act to follow?

The late Queen was a very special person.

 

[ronandannette]

Yes (though there will be ceremonies later). BBC has already said “The King and Queen Consort will spend tonight at Balmoral”. I may have the exact sentence wrong, but the point is that they already referee to Charles and Camilla and “King and Queen Consort”.

There is a quote from Terry Pratchett that says nothing moves faster than light with the exception of monarchy. The moment one monarch dies, their heir immediately becomes monarch.

The only thing known to go faster than ordinary light is monarchy, according to the philosopher Ly Tin Wheedle. He reasoned like this: you can't have more than one king, and tradition demands that there is no gap between kings, so when a king dies the succession must therefore pass to the heir instantaneously.​

Yes, just so. Apparently the verbal proclamation is made immediately "The Queen is dead, long live the King".

 

[Her Dotness]

I expect the transition, though he's trained and practiced for it, will be difficult for Charles.

He has particularly immense shoes to fill.

God Save the King.

 

[MamaMermaid]

I'm so very sad. Quite emotional. I am absolutely an anglophile, love studying history/monarchies (history teacher by trade) - this is a big, world altering event. I hope her family finds some peace.

 

[Southernmiss]

I feel as if I've lost a grandmother figure.

 

[PollyannaMom]

 

[bobbiwoz]

RIP Queen Elizabeth II

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Charles will be known as King Charles III per the BBC.

 

[TLSnell1981]

The CNN live update page says they are likely just waiting for Harry to arrive before making any announcement

I wondered if he’d get there in time. Although he did refuse her invitation to visit days ago. Really sad. Some things you just can’t take back.

 

[mamamia2005]

RIP to our wonderful Queen

There has been speculation as to what name Charles would take, but our new PM has just spoken outside Downing Street and said the King will be King Charles III

Seems strange to hear God Save The King

 

[FoxC63]

 

[Aladora]

 

[bcwife76]

RIP Queen Elizabeth. You are finally free to be reunited with your Prince.

 

[TLSnell1981]

RIP to our wonderful Queen

There has been speculation as to what name Charles would take, but our new PM has just spoken outside Downing Street and said the King will be King Charles III

Seems strange to hear God Save The King

I would be surprised if he chose to honor his father with “King Philip”. I always though it would be Charles. Although I may be wrong. Queen Camilla is a pretty sure bet. Plus a new Prince and Princess of Wales.

 

[Kennywood]

A truly long life of loyal service she had.