# Breaking - The Queen is unwell (has died): 8 Sep 2022 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** breaking-news\ **Created:** [September 8, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212 "2022-09-08T11:49:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SanVito](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sanvito/32/2805_2.png) [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/1 "2022-09-08T11:49:17Z")
This could be major, as The Palace is very guarded normally about the Queen’s health, but it’s been announced that’s she’s unwell, with doctors being concerned and the family being informed. From the BBC: > **[Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62836057)** > > Prince Charles is there with his son Prince William and other senior royals. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/2 "2022-09-08T11:50:51Z")
She’s a very old lady, who didn’t seem like such a very old lady until relatively recently. ---
**Author:** ![SanVito](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sanvito/32/2805_2.png) [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/3 "2022-09-08T11:56:08Z")
Apparently Charles is with her, and William is on his way\*. 😬 \*She’s at her holiday home in Scotland. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/4 "2022-09-08T12:04:39Z")
The old lady is an old lady and one day will shuffle off this mortal coil. Sooner rather than later at this point, I’m afraid. If not today then another day. It will be a passing of an era, but all eras pass. I expect some people will lose their shit and others will cheer. But life will go on for the rest of us. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/5 "2022-09-08T12:14:08Z")
I will mourn her death. She has been a solid, comforting world presence since before I was born, and I’m 65. ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/6 "2022-09-08T12:14:45Z")
I think she’s been unwell for the best part of year, to the point where she has lost weight and mobility, not a good sign for one so old. I suspect her death is approaching but if the rest of her life is anything to go by she’ll be realistic and phlegmatic about it. Whether you are a monarchist or not it can’t be denied that she has always put duty first and she is a pretty good role model as national figureheads go. I don’t relish King Charles though. If he has any sense he’ll give it a quick crack then hand over to William. ---
**Author:** ![iamatractorboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iamatractorboy/32/21261_2.png) [@iamatractorboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamatractorboy)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/7 "2022-09-08T12:17:34Z")
She’s been a stalwart and deserved to retire years ago but time catches up with everyone. Hopefully they might pack the whole institution in now but that’s surely wishful thinking on my part. ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/8 "2022-09-08T12:21:16Z")
I’m no fan of the monarchy but I’ve always failed to see the point of an elected, powerless head of state over a king or queen. They are purely decorative so why not have it merely “appointed”? or do away with the role completely. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/9 "2022-09-08T12:30:39Z")
I doubt Charles will be embraced, much less respected. Elizabeth played the part to perfection. She’s Meryl Streep in any role, whereas Charles is more.like Keanu Reeves in _Much Ado About Nothing._ ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/10 "2022-09-08T12:34:01Z")
> [@Novelty\_Bobble](#): > > I don’t relish King Charles though. If he has any sense Um. Nevermind. > [@](#): > > Elizabeth played the part to perfection. Reminiscent of Queen Victoria, at least in terms of longevity. ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/11 "2022-09-08T12:35:15Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > Um. > > Nevermind. ah! yes. I see the flaw in my reasoning. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/12 "2022-09-08T12:40:23Z")
> [@Novelty\_Bobble](#): > > I think she’s been unwell for the best part of year, to the point where she has lost weight and mobility, not a good sign for one so old. My impression is that her health faltered after her husband’s death. ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/13 "2022-09-08T12:55:54Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > My impression is that her health faltered after her husband’s death. Sadly all too common in the elderly. They were together for the best part of 75 years. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/14 "2022-09-08T13:02:30Z")
> [@iamatractorboy](#): > > Hopefully they might pack the whole institution in now but that’s surely wishful thinking on my part. They might do it voluntarily - they must be very worried about their upcoming winter heating bills. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/15 "2022-09-08T13:37:35Z")
The Queen’s estranged son, Harry is even going to her side. > **[Harry holds his head as he travels to Balmoral after learning of Queen's death](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/19746852/meghan-markle-wont-travel-scotland-queen-health-2/)** > > PRINCE Harry held his head in his hand tonight as he travelled to Balmoral while the Queen’s death was announced to the nation. Buckingham Palace today confirmed Her Majesty Elizabe… ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/16 "2022-09-08T13:45:10Z")
[nitpick] Harry is her grandson, not her son [/nitpick] ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/17 "2022-09-08T13:51:38Z")
i believe getting covid earlier this year may have pushed things a bit. ---
**Author:** ![QMatic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/aeb1de/32.png) [@QMatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QMatic)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/18 "2022-09-08T13:56:12Z")
I’m finding the way the BBC, camped out on her doorstep, is waiting for her to die is somewhat macabre. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/19 "2022-09-08T14:02:29Z")
Yes, well, I suspect throughout history royalty has been subjected to that sort of thing, it sort of comes with the job. When it happens I am expecting people to act surprised and shocked, and why they would is beyond me. She’s a very old lady in declining health, what exactly do they expect? ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/20 "2022-09-08T14:09:05Z")
They expect her to die, of course. This certainly looks like the family expects her to die soon. And yeah, it does come with the territory to have the press camp on the doorstep during the death vigil. Anyway, i have a great deal of respect for Queen Elizabeth, and will feel slightly disoriented when she dies, despite its inevitability, and despite being American. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212.md?page=2)