# 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:** 26
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/501 "2022-09-13T10:53:55Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > I am a bit disappointed that the queen will fly from Scotland rather than take the train. Me too, but I guess it was done for safety reasons - people straying onto the line etc. > [@rocking\_chair](#): > > Yes, equivalent to our federal holidays now. It’s not yet clear who will be working on the day, but guidance from authorities confirms that each employer needs to make their own decision on whether or not they will give staff the day off. Schools will be closed and it is likely that all government and local authority establishments will be too. Many large stores like John Lewis and Tesco have already said that they will close all day. Bank holidays, even ‘normal’ ones are not compulsory and many people are expected to work on those days. ---
**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 13, 2022, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/502 "2022-09-13T10:57:57Z")
My employer has given the staff the poison chalice of deciding for themselves, if they can still fulfil deadlines. To be fair, it’s in response to the fact we’ve already gone down to 4.5 days per week (at the same rate of pay), so my boss thinks he’s given away enough ‘free time’. Most of us are going to work Friday afternoon so we can watch the funeral on Monday morning. ---
**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 13, 2022, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/503 "2022-09-13T11:01:49Z")
As I’m in the USA with lots of stuff scheduled for later that day (and of course it isn’t a bank holiday there) Myself and a few colleagues will catch the funeral on the morning US time, work that afternoon and take the additional half day in lieu at another time. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/504 "2022-09-13T12:05:57Z")
> [@SanVito](#): > > …my boss thinks he’s given away enough ‘free time’… Yeah, pretty soon y’all are going to expect a day off for the funeral of every nonagenarian monarch that shuffles off their mortal coil. Harrumph. ---
**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 13, 2022, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/505 "2022-09-13T13:03:08Z")
There’ll be the Coronation to get through yet. Depending on what day of the week they choose for that, there might be a lot of people taking a very long weekend. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/506 "2022-09-13T14:21:22Z")
I drove past a police station in suburban Chicago and was surprised and touched to see a squad car (SUV) parked on the lawn draped in black. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/507 "2022-09-13T14:27:19Z")
Was there anything on that SUV to suggest it was draped in honor of the Queen? I would suspect it would be more likely in honor of an officer in the department who had died. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/508 "2022-09-13T15:18:42Z")
I just looked at the city’s website and police sub-site and nothing is mentioned. Nothing in the Daily Herald, either. I’ll take a closer look tonight. A grammar school in the same city has their flag at half mast. ---
**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 13, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/509 "2022-09-13T15:22:44Z")
The president [ordered](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/08/a-proclamation-on-the-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/) flags at federal facilities to fly at half-staff in her honor. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/510 "2022-09-13T15:25:04Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > king charles in now in charge. That sounds like a particularly hideous sitcom. Even if made by the British. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/511 "2022-09-13T15:30:13Z")
I’m watching as much of the pomp and ceremony as I can, but I have one question that hopefully someone knows the answer to. Why does Princess Anne wear a military uniform? Was she in the service? ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/512 "2022-09-13T15:35:02Z")
Bloody Hell! The Queen is taking her final journey to London… in the back of a _GERMAN CAR!_ ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/513 "2022-09-13T15:38:41Z")
Royals who are the “Honorary Colonels” of various regiments or naval/air units are entitled to wear their uniform at state ocassions. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/514 "2022-09-13T15:39:00Z")
Maybe it’s to honor her House of Hanover origins. /s ---
**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 13, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/515 "2022-09-13T15:39:58Z")
No, she wasn’t. Edward has also been dressed in military uniform this week, despite not making it out of basic training in the Royal Marines. But ‘working royals’ (ie not Harry and Andrew any longer) have various military patronages and wear military uniform of whichever branch or regiment they represent at various official events. Ironic, really, that the only two present day royals who have seen active service in a war zone won’t be wearing uniform this week (except apparently at a vigil later this week). ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/516 "2022-09-13T15:41:09Z")
Eh, both RR and Bentley are now German owned anyway. MG and Rover are Chinese owned. The ones who stayed “in the Family” as it were are Indian-owned Jaguar. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/517 "2022-09-13T16:03:59Z")
> [@APB](#): > > …As for President Biden’s attendance, it’s not too surprising. That Johnson did not attend Churchill’s funeral is generally accepted to have been a major blunder. Agreed. He was the only POTUS between Truman and Biden, inclusive, whom she never met. > [@susan](#): > > A tiara is _never_ inappropriate. Obligatory _BBT_ link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i\_WpYc3YI4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i_WpYc3YI4) > [@alphaboi867](#): > > If they have to sacrifice someone to serve her in the afterlife Prince Andrew is free. At this point in his career, yeesh, he might even welcome the gig. > [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > I blame myself for the queen’s death. Back in 1996, I had to fly from Bangkok to Japan. But the road to the airport was shut down for the queen and Prince Philip’s motorcade as they drove upcountry during their Thailand visit that year. I thought I would miss my flight and uttered a death curse on them both. As it turned out, I made my flight, barely. But I did not revoke the curse. And 26 years later, they’re both dead. Coincidence? Not bloody likely… **SS** , please, _please_, I’m begging you - stop beating yourself up over this! > [@zimaane](#): > > A short video about the queen’s bees (or the queen’s queens, if you will) > > [The Queen’s Garden | The Queen’s Bees | PBS](https://www.pbs.org/video/queens-garden-royal-bees/) That was charming. Thank you. > [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > The president [ordered](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/08/a-proclamation-on-the-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/) flags at federal facilities to fly at half-staff in her honor. Our local schools all have their flags at half-staff, too. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/518 "2022-09-13T16:05:30Z")
I wonder if the new King might, in a classy and magnanimous gesture, posthumously restore Diana’s HRH style? ---
**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 13, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/519 "2022-09-13T16:08:19Z")
Is there any reason to at this point? I think it’s time everyone moved on from Diana, and most people have. ---
**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 13, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212/520 "2022-09-13T16:43:07Z")
> [@PatrickLondon](#): > > There’ll be the Coronation to get through yet. Depending on what day of the week they choose for that, there might be a lot of people taking a very long weekend. I’m going to be looking for those dates with my finger poised over skyscanner. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212.md?page=25) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-queen-is-unwell-has-died-8-sep-2022/971212.md?page=27)