Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning British monarch, dead at 96

[Warwick7]

BBC are saying Meghan not going to Balmoral now, only Harry.

That makes sense. Kate won't be there either.

 

[HawthorneJuniper]

I hope she does. So many awful things have happened. We don't need another one.

I kind of doubt it though. Appearances are that this is what it appears to be or the BBC etc would have tamped things down. They always speak so as to not spark panic but are not doing so now. And everyone rushing there.

It's such a clandestine operation though who knows? But protocol seems to say the formal announcement will be delayed pending the arrival of all relevant parties.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/vide...=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

 

[they'll get you]

She was an exceptional woman and I admired her so much.

She showed us the epitope of gender equality.

 

[Herat]

The most remarkable woman in the world

 

[killarney rose]

The bruise on her hand is very common among the elderly. The fat deposits on our hands disappear as we age and the skin thins. The slightest bump causes an unsightly bruise such as this. If she is taking a blood thinner of any kind, it compounds it. She could be perfectly healthy and still get a bruise like this at her age.

 

[they'll get you]

The most remarkable woman in the world

The Queen's 15 Prime Ministers: From Winston Churchill to new leader Liz Truss​

The monarch has greeted 15 Prime Ministers during her reign​

The Queen's 15 Prime Ministers: From Winston Churchill to new leader Liz Truss

The Queen's 15 Prime Ministers: From Winston Churchill to Boris Johnson and current leader Liz Truss. Read more...

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[they'll get you]

https://twitter.com/romillyweeks


A rainbow has appeared opposite Buckingham Palace over crowds hoping for better news on the Queen’s health

@itvnews

 

[PingTheRouter]

she's been sick for a while and you could see her declining after Phillip died, which is common with older people
her also pulling out of public events including her favorites was a big sign as well
i feel like all the kids and grandkids rushing to her side is a pretty bad sign, the news over here on cable in Australia and in the UK is starting its rolling coverage of the Queen now aka Queen Watch

we could be in for a moment not seen in many decades soon

 

[they'll get you]

Why is the Countess of Wessex there but not Kate?


Prince William, Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew arrive at Balmoral to join Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne at the Queen’s side.

Royals rush to Balmoral as Queen’s health deteriorates – as it happened

This live blog has closed. News of the Queen’s death can be found on our new live blog

www.theguardian.com

 

[sds71]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1567921823396024320

 

[steeltowngirl]

It’s interesting. CNN is on and they are interpreting some symbolism and a signal of an heir apparent with William behind the wheel driving to Balmoral.
>(All I personally got from it was that William might be the better driver of the gang.)


Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. JEFF J MITCHELL/GETTY

Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie Arrive in Scotland Amid Queen's Health Concerns

The foursome flew north to see Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands, where she is under medical supervision

people.com

 

[Mimi in London]

Why is the Countess of Wessex there but not Kate?


Prince William, Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew arrive at Balmoral to join Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne at the Queen’s side.

Royals rush to Balmoral as Queen’s health deteriorates – as it happened

This live blog has closed. News of the Queen’s death can be found on our new live blog

www.theguardian.com

Spouses of the Queen’s children seem to be there

 

[Stunned]

Why is the Countess of Wessex there but not Kate?


Prince William, Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew arrive at Balmoral to join Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne at the Queen’s side.

Royals rush to Balmoral as Queen’s health deteriorates – as it happened

This live blog has closed. News of the Queen’s death can be found on our new live blog

www.theguardian.com

It was her childrens first day of school.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1567921823396024320

I saw a live shot (CNN) of those vehicles arriving at (or leaving) Balmoral and wondered what they were. Definitely beginning to sense that all is not well

 

[PingTheRouter]

something to watch for is the flag, it has to be lowered shortly after her death
so that might be the trigger before an actual announcement

 

[they'll get you]

 

[Nikynoo]

Why is the Countess of Wessex there but not Kate?


Prince William, Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew arrive at Balmoral to join Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne at the Queen’s side.

Royals rush to Balmoral as Queen’s health deteriorates – as it happened

This live blog has closed. News of the Queen’s death can be found on our new live blog

www.theguardian.com

Because Kate is looking after her children. It was their first full day at their new school and I expect that she wants to maintain their routine

 

[Herat]

Why is the Countess of Wessex there but not Kate?


Prince William, Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew arrive at Balmoral to join Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne at the Queen’s side.

Royals rush to Balmoral as Queen’s health deteriorates – as it happened

This live blog has closed. News of the Queen’s death can be found on our new live blog

www.theguardian.com

I think Duchess Catherine is staying to get her children through their first days at school.

All three of those children are in the line of royal succession, so Catherine is looking out for The Crown's interest by making everything less traumatic for them.

I do believe the Cambridges spent some time this summer at Balmoral with Her Majesty, The Queen.

 

[sds71]

@RoyalFamily


The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1567928275913121792

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

The Queen has passed.