# 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:** 2
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/21 "2022-09-08T14:18:08Z")
I don’t see the monarchy being abolished on the death of QEII. I honestly don’t even see the subject coming up in serious discussion. Of course, I’m over here, an ocean away, in a country that told King George III to go kick rocks 250 years ago, so my views may be colored a bit. I’ll be sad when she dies. As another poster said, it’s the end of an era, an era that began 20ish years before I was even born. ---
**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, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/22 "2022-09-08T14:19:58Z")
i hope she pulls through, i reckoned on her getting to 100 at least. [Operation London Bridge - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_London_Bridge) this outlines the plans for end of life. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/23 "2022-09-08T14:27:44Z")
What is the best live feed for news on this? ---
**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, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/24 "2022-09-08T14:29:27Z")
BBC I suppose, but it’s not like everyone won’t have the news once there’s something more to report. ---
**Author:** ![blue\_infinity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_infinity/32/2817_2.png) [@blue\_infinity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blue_infinity)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/25 "2022-09-08T14:30:58Z")
I’m watching this one: > **[Queen Elizabeth II: Royal Family gathers at Balmoral amid concerns for...](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-62834633)** > > The Queen's four children and Prince William are now in Scotland to be with her - Prince Harry is also on his way. ---
**Author:** ![PatrickLondon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/patricklondon/32/4422_2.png) [@PatrickLondon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatrickLondon)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/26 "2022-09-08T14:34:07Z")
You’ll know soon enough when there’s anything the Palace wants you to know. Might as well stick to BBC news or PA. ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/27 "2022-09-08T14:38:35Z")
It must have been something dramatic, like a stroke, for all this fuss to be made and for the family all to be flying in to be with her so suddenly. This is not something you’d get with a gradual deterioration into old age. ---
**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, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/28 "2022-09-08T14:39:33Z")
BBC has one of the sweeter, kinder photos of the Queen. Standing with a cane in front of a fireplace. I remember she often looked fierce thirty years ago. She is much thinner. Lost weight in the past year. > **[Queen Elizabeth II: Royal Family gathers at Balmoral amid concerns for...](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-62834633)** > > The Queen's four children and Prince William are now in Scotland to be with her - Prince Harry is also on his way. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/29 "2022-09-08T14:51:07Z")
The Speaker’s comments in the video box in the BBC page certainly makes it sound serious. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/30 "2022-09-08T14:54:16Z")
This news saddens me a great deal, though at age 96, it’s not unexpected. I’m an American, but my mother (RIP) was a WWII British War Bride. She loved her Queen, and that rubbed off on me. Her reign has been exemplary IMHO and her passing will be a very sad event for England in particular and the world at large. When Elizabeth does pass, I hope it’s peacefully. But, hopefully her time isn’t up, yet. ---
**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, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/31 "2022-09-08T15:31:22Z")
cnn and msnbc are on full uk watch. it is being reported that they are waiting for the family to gather, speak to the doctors, then a statement will be made. they are estimating within an hour or two. ---
**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, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/32 "2022-09-08T12:55:35Z")
She’s not doing well. Sending my best wishs and prayers to the queen and family. > **[Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britains-queen-elizabeth-is-dead-buckingham-palace-2022-09-08/)** > > Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, the nation's figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday aged 96. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/33 "2022-09-08T13:08:13Z")
This might not be it. Still, we can foresee a period on decreasing health until the a final decline. I will keep an eye on the news. ---
**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, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/34 "2022-09-08T13:20:32Z")
I didn’t think a new tbread was needed because this could be another illness. She may recover. The queen is a tough lady. ---
**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, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/35 "2022-09-08T14:12:10Z")
It’s been created, so y’all may as well post there > [@Breaking - The Queen is unwell (has died): 8 Sep 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-8-sep-2022/971212): > > 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: ---
**Author:** ![Schnitte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/schnitte/32/9033_2.png) [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/36 "2022-09-08T15:30:58Z")
This time it’s unusual in several respects. The [statement released by Buckingham Palace](https://www.royal.uk/statement-buckingham-palace) is strongly worded by royal standards (“concerned for Her Majesty’s health”, coupled with a weak reassurance that she “remains comfortable”). And it seems that the prominent members of the Royal Family are gathering at Balmoral to be with her. This is unprecedented and wouldn’t be happening if the situation weren’t serious. The BBC also seems to interpret it that way. BBC World News has been covering this all afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/37 "2022-09-08T15:35:21Z")
> [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](#): > > It must have been something dramatic, like a stroke, for all this fuss to be made and for the family all to be flying in to be with her so suddenly. This is not something you’d get with a gradual deterioration into old age. You would, just a question of when. If (supposing) her life were gradually drifting away, at some point it starts to look irrevocable, and then you get this kind of reaction. I hadn’t seen the photo of her with the new PM until this morning, and she really has lost a lot of weight. In someone of that age, that’s not a good thing even if she is mostly healthy – some extra weight is like a resource to help carry you through a bout with the flu (or Covid) when you would naturally lose weight anyway. If you haven’t any weight to lose, even a small illness can be very problematic. ---
**Author:** ![Schnitte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/schnitte/32/9033_2.png) [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/38 "2022-09-08T15:35:31Z")
BBC World News. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/39 "2022-09-08T15:41:16Z")
Queen Elizabeth II has been a class act from the beginning: Princess Elizabeth Broadcasts To The Nation on Children’s Hour (1940): [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/89CJ_8lqDdA/maxresdefault.jpg "Princess Elizabeth Broadcasts To The Nation on Children's Hour (1940) | War Archives") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89CJ_8lqDdA) Princess Elizabeth’s 21st Birthday Speech (1947): [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/6yDDqO4dH3c/maxresdefault.jpg "On This Day: 21 April 1947 - Princess Elizabeth's Incredibly Powerful 21st Birthday Message") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yDDqO4dH3c) The moment a Princess became a Queen (1952): [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/UZe_omSv8FE/hqdefault.jpg "The moment a Princess became a Queen - BBC News") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZe_omSv8FE) A beautiful person, inside and out. ---
**Author:** ![Palo\_Verde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/65b543/32.png) [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/40 "2022-09-08T15:45:30Z")
I’m posting from in Scotland, and it’s been raining all day. In general the Scots don’t have much love for the royal family, or the English in general, but the grey skies seem fitting for today. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212.md?page=3)