RIP Queen Elizabeth

[DCLane]

SWMBO and myself noted that the last time a monarch died we still had the ten days official mourning but ... most people didn't have televisions, although they had radio but very few stations. There were newspapers, not mobile phones. And definitely not live-streaming of everything.

It's a different situation and we may have burn-out and/or overload of coverage for many. I've certainly watched small bits, but otherwise I won't.

 

[BoldonLad]

SWMBO and myself noted that the last time a monarch died we still had the ten days official mourning but ... most people didn't have televisions, although they had radio but very few stations. There were newspapers, not mobile phones. And definitely not live-streaming of everything.

It's a different situation and we may have burn-out and/or overload of coverage for many. I've certainly watched small bits, but otherwise I won't.

No "may" about it in our household, Mrs @BoldonLad became a Republican on the first evening, when they cancelled her soaps.

I became a Republican on the second evening, when Mrs @BoldonLad was still stomping about and muttering

 

[cyberknight]

I wonder if any cafes will be open if you wanted a cake stop ride anyway ?

 

[DCLane]

I wonder if any cafes will be open if you wanted a cake stop ride anyway ?

Doubt it, although petrol stations / local shops might be. If I go on a ride there's a self-service café I use about 30 miles away which will possibly be open.

 

[Dogtrousers]

None directly, of course….but some of those events may result in incidents calling upon police time, eh?

Now you're getting ridiculous. Given the rate of accidents in the home should we all refrain from boiling kettles? Or are Breeze rides particularly notorious flashpoints?

 

[Mike_P]

So, official guidance from the Palace is that there is no need to cancel anything. But BC know better than the Palace ...

What a load of hogwash.

The official guidance from the Palace does say
As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations.

 

[AndyRM]

Words fail me... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62900500

A live stream of a coffin? Get a grip.

 

[Shortandcrisp]

I’m republican at heart, but can understand peoples wishes to mourn the passing of Her Majesty and at the same time rejoice in the concept of royalty; what gets my goat however, is the hour upon hour of vacuous, fatuous, sycophantic drivel on both radio and TV. I’ve now given up listening to 5live, the final straw being after waking up one morning to hear some ‘expert’ talking about the psychology of queuing as the crowds gathered to see the coffin in Edinbough. Now switched to 6 music which seems to set a tone I’m much happier with and. - despite my somewhat advanced age of 62 - feels much more inclusive.

 

[FishFright]

Looking at the photos of the crowd taking photos of the coffin, out of about 50 phone camera wielding mourners, only 3 were using landscape mode.

94% got it correct , not bad.

 

[Dogtrousers]

View: https://twitter.com/atoonlad/status/1570019614393786368?t=zTsjbvspRGOdnCC73cc1Ww&s=19

 

[markemark]

The official guidance from the Palace does say
As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations.

And had they left it at that all would be well. Except they turned it into a Bank Holiday which has made it into an awful mess for a lot of organisations, both public and private.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

View: https://twitter.com/atoonlad/status/1570019614393786368?t=zTsjbvspRGOdnCC73cc1Ww&s=19

A spoof signage 😂

 

[Dogtrousers]

A spoof signage 😂

It's hard to tell reality from fantasy at the moment

 

[Smokin Joe]

British Cycling have issued revised guidance for Monday:

Following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen yesterday afternoon, the Royal Household has today published guidance for the period of National Mourning, which will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral.​

You can read the full guidance from the Royal Household here. A shortened summary for event organisers, volunteers and other stakeholders in the sport can be found below.

Events and activities during the period of National Mourning​

The Royal Household has advised that there is no obligation to cancel or postpone events during the period of National Mourning, and this extends to all planned cycle-sport events, club and community activity. Therefore the decision to proceed with events or activities is at the discretion of individual organisers, volunteers, local authorities and landowners.

As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events, and those present may wish to wear black armbands.

We would strongly advise all event organisers and volunteers to check with facility operators, local authorities and landowners - where relevant - on any changes to their own operations during the period of National Mourning.

Riders competing internationally during the period of National Mourning may also wish to wear black armbands. This will be the case for all riders representing the Great Britain Cycling Team during this time.

Events and activities on the day of the State Funeral​

As a mark of respect to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, British Cycling’s guidance is that no formal domestic activities should take place on the day of the State Funeral, Monday 19 September. This includes cycle sport events, club rides, coaching sessions and community programmes (such as Breeze rides).

As the day of the State Funeral has been designated as a national bank holiday, in line with many other employers British Cycling will close for the day.

Beaumont Trophy and Curlew Cup​

Due to the re-allocation of police resources this weekend in preparation for the State Funeral, the Curlew Cup and Beaumont Trophy – which were scheduled to take place on Sunday – have been postponed.

The two races, which are the final rounds of the men’s and women’s National Road Series respectively, will now take place on Sunday 9 Octo

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...cling-in-queens-funeral-u-turn-after-ridicule

 

[Andy in Germany]

Might be the odd security risk here and there

A potential security nightmare might be a more accurate description.

That was rather my point. Incidentally, I wonder who pays for this?

None directly, of course….but some of those events may result in incidents calling upon police time, eh?

Hopefully not, but protecting citizens is theoretically the point of a civil police service.