Mahzun_Savas Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Look, you guys in the old country are not allowed to become a republic until we down under become a republic, because if you do then she will have to come live with us and we do not tend to have any spare castles or palaces for her to live in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 We have the same Queen so we will both be a Republic at the same time I am presuming you are Australian and I heard Charles don't like spiders... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 hour ago, av3ry said: We have the same Queen so we will both be a Republic at the same time I am presuming you are Australian and I heard Charles don't like spiders... UK removing her as head of state wouldn't change anything in other countries where she is head of state. Funnily enough the UK doesn't have the power to change other countries head of states. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamf Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, G-Man11 said: Funnily enough the UK doesn't have the power to change other countries head of states. Not without US assistance at least nowadays. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1985 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, G-Man11 said: UK removing her as head of state wouldn't change anything in other countries where she is head of state. Funnily enough the UK doesn't have the power to change other countries head of states. We spent a lot of our history giving it a good go though 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, G-Man11 said: UK removing her as head of state wouldn't change anything in other countries where she is head of state. Funnily enough the UK doesn't have the power to change other countries head of states. Sorry, I have a brainfart there. I just automatically thought that if we removed the Monarchy as the Head of State it would also be automatically removed as the Head of State in the rest of the Commonwealth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I suspect it'd follow quickly. But it wouldn't be automatic. Though it'd be funny if Australia did retain her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Missing one of her most important must attend events now too. Edited June 3, 2022 by Confused Clarity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOORAY HENRIK Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Cut her benefits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 They're trying to keep her going till Monday aren't they? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Do they not want people to see her in a wheelchair is that it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnzy Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Maybe she doesn’t want people to see her in a wheelchair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, Barnzy said: Maybe she doesn’t want people to see her in a wheelchair Possibly. Nothing wrong to need a wheelchair so be a shame if thats the case 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnzy Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 It’s time for her to stand down though, must be tough still having these expectations of her at her age even if she is picking and choosing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 I can see Charles officially becoming Prince Regent once all the jubilee celebrations are out of the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
titchuk Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Confused Clarity said: I can see Charles officially becoming Prince Regent once all the jubilee celebrations are out of the way. Do we get a day off for that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 4 hours ago, G-Man11 said: UK removing her as head of state wouldn't change anything in other countries where she is head of state. Funnily enough the UK doesn't have the power to change other countries head of states. Nah that's America's job. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, titchuk said: Do we get a day off for that? Nope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Whippy Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 4 hours ago, titchuk said: Do we get a day off for that? Course not. We’ve already had far too many bank holidays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted June 4, 2022 Administrators Share Posted June 4, 2022 21 hours ago, Barnzy said: It’s time for her to stand down though, must be tough still having these expectations of her at her age even if she is picking and choosing She won't it would be too damaging for the monarchy and not good for Charles because there would be a push to try and pass it on to William from some newspapers even though thats not how it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divinity Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 On 03/06/2022 at 21:37, G-Man11 said: Funnily enough the UK doesn't have the power to change other countries head of states. Not quite true. Australia as a country only exists within the confines of the English law that permitted the constitution be created. Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (UK) lays out the laws that states and the commonwealth are allowed to have jurisdiction on. Theoretically speaking the UK could veto any element of our constitution through an amendment to that law. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 The sight of lots of MPs passing notes around parliament with serious looking faces has made me resurrect this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Seems like she's coming to the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 96. Great innings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 As I said in the politics thread, feel like we're being prepared for the worst with that statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Is this really it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Anyone else noticed the bruising on her hands in the Truss photos? That can't be a good sign either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, AK22 said: Is this really it? Probably. Could be days, weeks, even months away, but talking about comfortable rather than stable is definitely 'end of life' talk. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, CFuller said: Anyone else noticed the bruising on her hands in the Truss photos? That can't be a good sign either. Yep. My wife pointed it out. Looks like she's had a canulla in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, CFuller said: Anyone else noticed the bruising on her hands in the Truss photos? That can't be a good sign either. That's fairly common in the elderly, tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, CFuller said: Anyone else noticed the bruising on her hands in the Truss photos? That can't be a good sign either. Yep, definitely from a cannula I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 8, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just noticed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 We might need a slightly more respectful thread title when the news IS announced, given that the press will be firing junior reporters EVERYWHERE to find examples of 'lefty shame as football gamers disrespect the Queen' 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, leftback in the changing room said: We might need a slightly more respectful thread title when the news IS announced, given that the press will be firing junior reporters EVERYWHERE to find examples of 'lefty shame as football gamers disrespect the Queen' Viva la Republic? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Clarence House: “Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled to Balmoral.” The Duke of Cambridge is also travelling to Balmoral Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InigoPatinkin Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: We might need a slightly more respectful thread title when the news IS announced, given that the press will be firing junior reporters EVERYWHERE to find examples of 'lefty shame as football gamers disrespect the Queen' Could be good advertising for OTF tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroPhil Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/07/queen-to-miss-virtual-privy-council-meeting-after-doctors-advise-rest as if they are still making her attend these anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: We might need a slightly more respectful thread title when the news IS announced, given that the press will be firing junior reporters EVERYWHERE to find examples of 'lefty shame as football gamers disrespect the Queen' Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 As far as I understand it the family don't see each other apart from Christmas and major events. Wills on the way too affording to the BBC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, InigoPatinkin said: Could be good advertising for OTF tbf. We've needed fresh blood for a while. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Chris Mason black tie Klaxon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InigoPatinkin Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Confused Clarity said: We've needed fresh blood for a while. Just need Miles to add an in game event with the option to make a spicy republican remark if you're Celtic manager and we'll be flying 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Best wishes to the Queen. 70 Years is long service and if this is the end we could see a massive change within the Royal Family. They are prepping for the worst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, InigoPatinkin said: Just need Miles to add an in game event with the option to make a spicy republican remark if you're Celtic manager and we'll be flying Really rough week for Rangers fans to be fair. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. No. But what else can they say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. Are you my wife? She keeps chunnering the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazkul Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. If they say anything else you know the opposition party will be saying something like: "Look! They want the Queen to die/They can't wait for the Queen to die" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Some of these leader statements are ridiculous. I know you've just got to be seen to be saying something but "hoping for her recovery" ffs. She's 96, she's not going to last forever. Cant say much can you, perhaps 'tell us what the other side is like?' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, oche balboa said: No. But what else can they say? You can wish her well, say that your thoughts are with her, say that you hope she's comfortable, or say that you hope her family are supporting her etc. Expecting her to "recover" is ridiculous at this point. Edited September 8, 2022 by Rob1981 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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