Forth bridge down

[Allant1981]

Rumours online that Prince Philip has passed away tonight

[PaulSmith]

Rumours online that Prince Philip has passed away tonight

Forth Bridge?

[Allant1981]

Forth Bridge?

That's the code given to media when Prince Philip dies

[stantonhibby]

Forth Bridge?

Will be the code name for his death. Queen is London Bridge I think. Queen Mother was Tay Bridge.

[BroxburnHibee]

I did wonder when Charles visited earlier which seemed out the ordinary.

[lapsedhibee]

What's the need for a code? Is there a risk of rioting in the streets, mass suicide, etc, because Prince Philip dies? :confused:

[bigwheel]

This is going to come over harsh......Other than his family, would anyone really care too much . He’s had a fantastic life to a grand old age ..........I’m sure there will be a BBC driven mourning period, but for me, I feel much more for those struggling through pandemic and post brexit life challenges ......

[Pretty Boy]

In the case of the Queen there is a cut off at night and if she dies after that time it won't be reported until 8am the following day. That was based on the BBC being the ones to break the news to the public, whether in the age of multiple media sources that has changed I don't know. There are all kinds of recommendations about what music should be played on the radio in the intervening time and the BBC has very specific playlists.

The hospital he is in doesn't currently allow visits except in exceptional circumstances but when did the 'elite' ever play by the same rules as the rest of us?

[Jack]

14 Things That Will Happen When Prince Philip Dies

https://www.rd.com/list/things-happen-prince-philip-dies/

[Pretty Boy]

BBC newsreader was all in black......

[BroxburnHibee]

Can they really keep it a secret till 8am tomorrow in this day and age?

[Peevemor]

Can they really keep it a secret till 8am tomorrow in this day and age?I hope not - I don't know if I'll manage to sleep!

[Pretty Boy]

Can they really keep it a secret till 8am tomorrow in this day and age?

I highly doubt it with regards rumours.

However I doubt anyone would break cover and announce it as fact until it is formally announced by the firm. It would be a sure fire way to be blacklisted for years.

All the MOTD presenters in black as well now, Lineker wasn't wearing that when he done his pre show chat half an hour ago..... . I think we'll see an announcement tomorrow.

Fwiw I have little time for the Royals and Philip seemed a particularly unpleasant sort. I think he served actively in WWII though so I respect him for that.

[CloudSquall]

I'm looking forward to the Kim Jong Il cult of personality-esque reaction down south.

[DaveF]

I highly doubt it with regards rumours.

However I doubt anyone would break cover and announce it as fact until it is formally announced by the firm. It would be a sure fire way to be blacklisted for years.

All the MOTD presenters in black as well now, Lineker wasn't wearing that when he done his pre show chat half an hour ago..... . I think we'll see an announcement tomorrow.

Fwiw I have little time for the Royals and Philip seemed a particularly unpleasant sort. I think he served actively in WWII though so I respect him for that.

He served in the Navy, with (I think) some the extended family, on the other side of the fence.

[Ozyhibby]

I did wonder when Charles visited earlier which seemed out the ordinary.

Nice for him to get to travel and visit in hospital when the plebs can’t.


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[Pretty Boy]

Nice for him to get to travel and visit in hospital when the plebs can’t.


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Visiting someone in hospital is considered an essential reason for travel. I'm not sure about NHS premises but other settings allow visits in exceptional circumstances including when someone is close to death. A lady I work with was with her Dad when he passed away in a Marie Curie Hospice last week.

[Mr Grieves]

I think I'll be avoiding anything BBC for the next week or so.

[Sir David Gray]

Nice for him to get to travel and visit in hospital when the plebs can’t.


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If he is close to death then receiving a visit from his son would be entirely within the rules.

[Santa Cruz]

Nice for him to get to travel and visit in hospital when the plebs can’t.


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Yes they can, in exceptional circumstances.

[Bostonhibby]

I'm looking forward to the Kim Jong Il cult of personality-esque reaction down south.Not from this corner of our green and pleasant land you won't [emoji6]

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[Haymaker]

14 Things That Will Happen When Prince Philip Dies

https://www.rd.com/list/things-happen-prince-philip-dies/

Interesting that. They published one about her Maj goes and it's so incredibly detailed.

[Killiehibbie]

Do we get a day off!

[stu in nottingham]

Can we have a day off?

[Dalianwanda]

Nice for him to get to travel and visit in hospital when the plebs can’t.


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I had someone pass away in the bed beside me when i was in hospital the other week. His sons were allowed in to say their goodbyes. Wasn’t a covid ward.

[stu in nottingham]

Do we get a day off!

Well you beat me to it there!

Not that I'm uncaring or anything.

[Santa Cruz]

I had someone pass away in the bed beside me when i was in hospital the other week. His sons were allowed in to say their goodbyes. Wasn’t a covid ward.

That must have been awful for you, and obviously the family too.

[DaveF]

FFS, Even the sky news ticker weather icons are black.

[Dalianwanda]

[QUOTE=Santa Cruz;6472428]That must have been awful for you, and obviously the family too.[/

Yeah all happened in the middle of the night..once i realised that he was no longer suffering (he’d be on a breathing machine and constantly getting drained) and the chance his sons had to comfort him it allowed me to settle a bit (stop thinking about myself)...all a bit surreal with just a curtain between us.

[Pretty Boy]

Has anyone checked on Alex Cole Hamilton? He must have had a restless night with #forthbridgedown trending.

[Jack]

Well its not on the 8 o'clock news.

[Sir David Gray]

So that's 8am come and gone with no announcement, looks like this has been another case of social media Chinese whispers.

[Pretty Boy]

'Rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated, now enjoy Match of the Day and mind your own business'.

[CropleyWasGod]

Turns out it's the new Gerard Butler film.

[Moulin Yarns]

In the case of the Queen there is a cut off at night and if she dies after that time it won't be reported until 8am the following day. That was based on the BBC being the ones to break the news to the public, whether in the age of multiple media sources that has changed I don't know. There are all kinds of recommendations about what music should be played on the radio in the intervening time and the BBC has very specific playlists.

The hospital he is in doesn't currently allow visits except in exceptional circumstances but when did the 'elite' ever play by the same rules as the rest of us?

When did a hospital ever have top-hatted doormen?

[danhibees1875]

Turns out it's the new Gerard Butler film.

:greengrin

[Bostonhibby]

When did a hospital ever have top-hatted doormen?It'll be Bozo's latest short term distraction masquerading as strategy now it's out there.

Every hospital to have a man who looks like Rees-Smug on the front door. That'll fit on the side of a bus.

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[degenerated]

Has anyone checked on Alex Cole Hamilton? He must have had a restless night with #forthbridgedown trending.Could be quite embarrassing for him, although he could win an award for most innapropriate public display of tumescence. :greengrin

[Bristolhibby]

When did a hospital ever have top-hatted doormen?

Clearly never (like most of us) been treated in the Private King Edward VII's hospital.

No NHS for that lot.

J

[wookie70]

A bit annoying that they chose our Bridge for the Racist Royal.

[Hibbyradge]

A bit annoying that they chose our Bridge for the Racist Royal.

I can just imagine the rancour if they'd decided that the Erskine Bridge, or the Severn, was appropriate for the Duke of Edinburgh...

[Itsnoteasy]

Still nothing.

[Jack]

A bit annoying that they chose our Bridge for the Racist Royal.

I have to agree. I've never been happy about him being associated with our city.

[BroxburnHibee]

Still nothing.

I think the news channels have been alerted its a possibility. That's why presenters are suddenly wearing dark clothing incase it breaks when they're on air.

Thats not to say he won't recover but protocols are being followed.

[Sylar]

I think the news channels have been alerted its a possibility. That's why presenters are suddenly wearing dark clothing incase it breaks when they're on air.

Thats not to say he won't recover but protocols are being followed.

BBC presenters didn’t this morning.

[Pretty Boy]

BBC presenters didn’t this morning.

I think it's probably been a case of people getting to work overnight with their sources and confirming nothing was imminent. I daresay yesterday after Charles visiting and leaving looking visibly upset that there was a 'just in case' decision taken by the BBC et al. I suppose the real clue that nothing was overly untowards was that he didn't stay in London but returned to Highgrove.

I think a lot of us are baffled by the reaction of the media to this kind of thing. As a committed republican I hold the Royals in little esteem, beyond my feeling for anyone on a human level who is losing their husband, father, grandfather etc I don't really care. However a lot of people do and the media give them what they want. It's referenced in the Guardian piece above that the BBC actively intended not to go overboard with the death of the Queen Mother but there was a massive backlash for something as simple as the news presenter not wearing a black tie. State weddings, funerals and other occasions still draw in huge numbers of viewers and no broadcaster or other press outlet is turning that down. Even those who actively rail against it (think Channel 4 and their alternative Christmas message) are playing on it and drawing viewership/readerhsip/website hits as a result.

[Hibs Class]

I think the news channels have been alerted its a possibility. That's why presenters are suddenly wearing dark clothing incase it breaks when they're on air.

Thats not to say he won't recover but protocols are being followed.

I think the fact that he's 99 1/2 years old and in hospital would have meant it was an obvious possibility. But the online rumours going around last night were clearly not grounded in fact and whilst many folk will have shared them in good faith they may well have been started maliciously.

[Killiehibbie]

Well you beat me to it there!

Not that I'm uncaring or anything.

Great minds and all that
It would be the only benefit I've ever had from him

[AltheHibby]

I'm no fan of royalty,but I give you a 2 word defence of them as heads of state:

President Trump

[oneone73]

I'm no fan of royalty,but I give you a 2 word defence of them as heads of state:

President Trump

I give you a two-word rebuttal. Prince Charles.

Or, if you prefer. Prince Andrew. Could have been.
Some of our Royals are ultra obnoxious.
Not so very long since the future Edward VIII was cosying up to Hitler.

[EH75]

I'm no fan of royalty,but I give you a 2 word defence of them as heads of state:

President Trump

You mean President Trump who's just been democratically voted out of office? Imagine if he'd been born into the British Royal Family and we'd been stuck with him for 70 years? As has already been pointed out above, Prince Andrew is the perfect example of what could happen. If he'd been born first we'd be sitting on top of a bit of a strange situation over the next few years with a suspected nonce about to take the throne.

People are only so supportive of the monarchy in this country because we've been extraordinarily lucky with the Queen. She's been such an ever present in the lives of everyone alive that people forget you don't always get someone that good. She's probably the best monarch this country has ever had. And I say that as a republican. I've got no fondness for the institution she represents and would prefer it to be disbanded tomorrow but I respect the job she has done. I think support will start to wane when Charles takes the throne although everyone seems to love William and Kate so I doubt we'll see a Republic in my lifetime.

[Keith_M]

I thought this was another thread knocking the Scottish Government because of ice on the bridge.

[Jones28]

Genuinely thought the bridge had come down. Instead it’s a rumour about a pensioner passing away.

[lord bunberry]

Announced he died this morning.

[660]

Do we get a day off

[Hiber-nation]

The BBC newsreader sounds as if she's about to break down. Not sure if it's genuine or part of the training.

[Hibrandenburg]

The BBC newsreader sounds as if she's about to break down. Not sure if it's genuine or part of the training.

Get used to it, there's going to be wall to wall mass grieving and sycophantic tributes for the foreseeable future.

[lord bunberry]

The BBC newsreader sounds as if she's about to break down. Not sure if it's genuine or part of the training.
Was she wearing black before she announced his death or did she change?

[overdrive]

Do we get a day off

Nope

[Ozyhibby]

The BBC newsreader sounds as if she's about to break down. Not sure if it's genuine or part of the training.

Well and truly training.


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[Sir David Gray]

R.i.p.

[H18 SFR]

Bet our game gets cancelled on Sunday.

[Ryan91]

Bet our game gets cancelled on Sunday.

If it does, when do we fit the game in?

Not that it will get cancelled mind, but expect Rangers to be sycophantic over it all.

[Hiber-nation]

Was she wearing black before she announced his death or did she change?

Just switched it on as the announcement was made.

[Ryan91]

Just switched it on as the announcement was made.

Wasn't wearing the black cardigan on top earlier and removed the necklace she was wearing at about 11:45, tracked back on iplayer

[Ozyhibby]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210409/2f3a551b61d622d6807da911b65a66dd.jpg


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[Jones28]

"Celebrated for his gaffs"

[Keith_M]

Announced he died this morning.



Do we all have to wear black armbands?

[660]

"Celebrated for his gaffs"

“Outspoken”

No games cancelled this weekend

[Sir David Gray]

Do we all have to wear black armbands?

I'm assuming all football players in the UK will be expected to wear black armbands this weekend, with the exception of some teams in Northern Ireland and Celtic perhaps.

[Keith_M]

I'm assuming all football players in the UK will be expected to wear black armbands this weekend, with the exception of some teams in Northern Ireland and Celtic perhaps.


If that's the case, then Hibs should tell them where to stick their armbands.

I mean, jeezo, it's just some old rich geezer that married somebody famous.

[Hibs90]

https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2021/04/09/greek-immigrant-who-lived-off-welfare-dies-in-england/

[Vault Boy]

I'm gutted, absolutely broken up. Devastated beyond words.



What's everyone having for lunch? I was thinking soup and a sandwich.

[Pretty Boy]

For all his faults, and they were many, he played his part in the battle against fascism in Europe and beyond.

I'm no royalist, quite the opposite, but I don't really have any desire to tear into him or glory in a man's death.

RIP.

[BroxburnHibee]

I'm gutted, absolutely broken up. Devastated beyond words.



What's everyone having for lunch? I was thinking soup and a sandwich.

Cheese and onion toasties for me....

[AugustaHibs]

Hibs tweet has went down an absolute shocker.

[Hibrandenburg]

For all his faults, and they were many, he played his part in the battle against fascism in Europe and beyond.

I'm no royalist, quite the opposite, but I don't really have any desire to tear into him or glory in a man's death.

RIP.

Like so many of his generation and for that I will always be grateful.

[Moulin Yarns]

Will campaigning for the election be suspended?

[danhibees1875]

Sad to hear of anyone's passing, naturally.

The reaction to news of royal family matters always bemuses me one way or another.

[Betty Boop]

RIP Prince Philip thoughts with the Queen and family.

[GlesgaeHibby]

The BBC newsreader sounds as if she's about to break down. Not sure if it's genuine or part of the training.

Boy on Sky News is the same.

[Hibernia&Alba]

I'm certainly not a monarchist; I think it's a ridiculous hangover of the British class system and should be abolished. However, it's a personal tragedy to his loved ones. Ninety-nine is some innings.

[Keith_M]

For all his faults, and they were many, he played his part in the battle against fascism in Europe and beyond.

I'm no royalist, quite the opposite, but I don't really have any desire to tear into him or glory in a man's death.

RIP.


There's a difference between not getting tore into some guy and being annoyed by the over the top hysteria when some famous person dies.

[Jones28]

Hibs tweet has went down an absolute shocker.

Meanwhile Hearts haven't said anything.

FFS they cant even get their role as the cities establishment club right.

[Jones28]

I'm gutted, absolutely broken up. Devastated beyond words.



What's everyone having for lunch? I was thinking soup and a sandwich.

I've already furnished myself with a bacon and black pudding doubler, lunch getting pushed back for me.

[Peevemor]

Hibs tweet has went down an absolute shocker.

Nothing wrong with the tweet.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Hibs tweet has went down an absolute shocker.

How do you mean? I'm not on Twitter.

[makaveli1875]

Thank **** for that , had me thinking the actual bridge had fell down . That would have been a real disaster

[SteveHFC]

How do you mean? I'm not on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1380483782579486725?s=20

[AugustaHibs]

How do you mean? I'm not on Twitter.

Everyone at Hibernian Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who had such a wonderful affinity with our city.

Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and all the Royal Family.

[GlesgaeHibby]

Election campaign suspended.

[davhibby]

Nothing wrong with the tweet.

Not exactly went down well though has it?

Absolutely no need for it either, since it has nothing to do with the club

[Pretty Boy]

There's a difference between not getting tore into some guy and being annoyed by the over the top hysteria when some famous person dies.

Thankfully in the days of hundred of TV channels, super speed Internet and streaming on demand I find it perfectly possible to avoid almost all of it.

[Steve20]

There was nothing wrong with the tweet.

The reaction from our support to it on Twitter it is an embarrassment though.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Not exactly went down well though has it?

Absolutely no need for it either, since it has nothing to do with the club


There was nothing wrong with the tweet.

The reaction from our support to it on Twitter it is an embarrassment though.

Are fans kicking off because the club gave its condolences?

[Hibs90]

There was nothing wrong with the tweet.

The reaction from our support to it on Twitter it is an embarrassment though.

What has it to do with Football?

[Vault Boy]

There was nothing wrong with the tweet.

The reaction from our support to it on Twitter it is an embarrassment though.

I'm not embarrassed by it. Fans expressing their views and I've not seen anything abusive (that's the **** I can't stand), just loads of folk saying 'delete this'.

[Mr Grieves]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1380483782579486725?s=20




https://twitter.com/Michael_clark75/status/1380483979674058759?s=19

:greengrin

[Hiber-nation]

I suppose as the Premier club in Edinburgh some may say it's only right Hibs should pay respect to the Duke Of Edinburgh.

[Peevemor]

Not exactly went down well though has it?

Absolutely no need for it either, since it has nothing to do with the club

And is there a need to criticise? I'm honestly indifferent to this death, but rightly or wrongly the royal family are part of our society. That Hibs tweet to acknowledge the death of an historic figure shouldn't take people by surprise. Once again in internet land everything is either good or bad and there are always people who waant to show that they're smarter than everyone else by criticising.

[Mon Dieu4]

There was nothing wrong with the tweet.

The reaction from our support to it on Twitter it is an embarrassment though.

I half get why they've done it but whoever the new person in charge of our Twitter is certainly doesn't know how to read a room

[Peevemor]

Are fans kicking off because the club gave its condolences?

Yes.

[Peevemor]

I half get why they've done it but whoever the new person in charge of our Twitter is certainly doesn't know how to read a room

He shouldn't have to in this instance. If you don't want to show respect fine, but you shouldn't criticise those that do.

[BroxburnHibee]

I'm no fan of the royalty but there is nothing wrong with the tweet from Hibs. The responses are childish and pathetic!

[davhibby]

And is there a need to criticise? I'm honestly indifferent to this death, but rightly or wrongly the royal family are part of our society. That Hibs tweet to acknowledge the death of an historic figure shouldn't take people by surprise. Once again in internet land everything is either good or bad and there are always people who waant to show that they're smarter than everyone else by criticising.

It’s a bit tone deaf though no? Since I’d suggest there’s only a small part of our support who would care if we said nothing.

It’s a case of whoever’s in charge being worried about getting stick for saying nothing yet actually this is a worse look all round now

[Jones28]

I half get why they've done it but whoever the new person in charge of our Twitter is certainly doesn't know how to read a room

How the **** do you read the **** covered coke den of a room that is the internet? :confused:

[Mon Dieu4]

He shouldn't have to in this instance. If you don't want to show respect fine, but you shouldn't criticise those that do.

I totally get that but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out how it was going to be received

[Hibernia&Alba]

He shouldn't have to in this instance. If you don't want to show respect fine, but you shouldn't criticise those that do.

Aye, someone has died. Just let it go.

[marinello59]

For all his faults, and they were many, he played his part in the battle against fascism in Europe and beyond.

I'm no royalist, quite the opposite, but I don't really have any desire to tear into him or glory in a man's death.

RIP.


:agree:

[Peevemor]

I totally get that but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out how it was going to be received

Maybe some people should grow up.

[Mon Dieu4]

How the **** do you read the **** covered coke den of a room that is the internet? :confused:

Common sense really

[danhibees1875]

And is there a need to criticise? I'm honestly indifferent to this death, but rightly or wrongly the royal family are part of our society. That Hibs tweet to acknowledge the death of an historic figure shouldn't take people by surprise. Once again in internet land everything is either good or bad and there are always people who waant to show that they're smarter than everyone else by criticising.

You've hit the nail on the head there IMO. :agree:

[Peevemor]

It’s a bit tone deaf though no? Since I’d suggest there’s only a small part of our support who would care if we said nothing.

It’s a case of whoever’s in charge being worried about getting stick for saying nothing yet actually this is a worse look all round now

Maybe it's sincere.

Maybe Ron, being American, holds the Royal family in greater esteem than the majority of Hibs fans. It could have been him that requested the message.

[AugustaHibs]

Why should any football club tweet about it? It’s got absolutely no relevance

[Bostonhibby]

Meanwhile Hearts haven't said anything.

FFS they cant even get their role as the cities establishment club right.Maybe they're right, I always thought Phil the Greek was one of those celebrity Partick Thistle fans.

Vive la republique.

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[oneone73]

Take it there will only be 30 people at the funeral?

[Pretty Boy]

I'm no fan of the royalty but there is nothing wrong with the tweet from Hibs. The responses are childish and pathetic!

It's almost as if ignoring something you don't like is impossible now.

I saw the tweet, half wondered why Hibs felt the need to comment and scrolled on. Likewise I saw the breaking news on TV a short time ago, watched for 5 minutes because it's a pretty significant event then got on with my day.

I can't say I feel in any way inconvenienced. My plan for the day was to watch the racing at Aintree. That's still my plan, a few mentions of Philips involvement in racing and equestrian sports won't spoil it in any way.

[lord bunberry]

The BBC have dragged Huw Edwards out of his bed to front the news.

[Sir David Gray]

For all his faults, and they were many, he played his part in the battle against fascism in Europe and beyond.

I'm no royalist, quite the opposite, but I don't really have any desire to tear into him or glory in a man's death.

RIP.

Good post, some of the comments I'm reading today are really pathetic but unfortunately entirely predictable.

At the end of the day someone's just died, a bit of basic human compassion wouldn't go amiss.

[AugustaHibs]

On a trip to China in the 80s he told British students -

“Don’t stay too long our you’ll get ‘slitty eyes’

[Vault Boy]

I'd much rather we didn't revere him or his kind, though I don't care all that much about the tweet. We could have very easily said nothing, which would have been my preference, but it'll be forgotten about soon enough.

I won't be blasting anyone for it, though I'll quietly go about enjoying some of the replies.

[SaulGoodman]

On a trip to China in the 80s he told British students -

“Don’t stay too long our you’ll get ‘slitty eyes’

My grandparents used to still use the phrase “Chinky” when ordering a takeaway. Was it a generational thing? I wouldn’t say they were racist people but it’s a difficult one.

[JeMeSouviens]

The BBC have dragged Huw Edwards out of his bed to front the news.

It'll be wall to wall Witchell for days. :rolleyes:

[Northernhibee]

Watch for the Tories hiding as much bad news as possible very shortly.

[Moulin Yarns]

Take it there will only be 30 people at the funeral?

Imagine, a state funeral where they can only have close family 🤔

[Sylar]

On a trip to China in the 80s he told British students -

“Don’t stay too long our you’ll get ‘slitty eyes’

I don't really get the persistent faux outrage that a man of his generation was racist. That's not a defense of his ideals and attitudes, but find me a person his age who doesn't have SOME questionable (by today's standards) opinions...

[cabbageandribs1875]

lets hope the duke of gaffs isn't reincarnated

https://i.ibb.co/JxPdR0M/duke.jpg (https://ibb.co/VH8NWrP)


When Prince Philip wanted to be reincarnated as a pandemic – and 6 more wild facts about Britain’s oldest royal as he turns 99 | South China Morning Post (scmp.com) (https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3087918/when-prince-philip-wanted-be-reincarnated-pandemic-and)

[Santa Cruz]

Good post, some of the comments I'm reading today are really pathetic but unfortunately entirely predictable.

At the end of the day someone's just died, a bit of basic human compassion wouldn't go amiss.

:agree:

[SaulGoodman]

lets hope the duke of gaffs isn't reincarnated

https://i.ibb.co/JxPdR0M/duke.jpg (https://ibb.co/VH8NWrP)


When Prince Philip wanted to be reincarnated as a pandemic – and 6 more wild facts about Britain’s oldest royal as he turns 99 | South China Morning Post (scmp.com) (https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3087918/when-prince-philip-wanted-be-reincarnated-pandemic-and)

Proves my theory that he actually died a year ago and was being propped up “Weekend at Bernies” style correct.

[The Modfather]

Do we get a day off

Hope not. The royal family already cost us enough without losing a days wage for those of us who don’t get holiday pay.

[CapitalGreen]

RIP Prince Philip thoughts with the Queen and family.

I hope she sees this mate.

[Keith_M]

Thankfully in the days of hundred of TV channels, super speed Internet and streaming on demand I find it perfectly possible to avoid almost all of it.


Probably for the best.


:greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

If that's the case, then Hibs should tell them where to stick their armbands.

I mean, jeezo, it's just some old rich geezer that married somebody famous.

I'm not sure if there may also be a minute's silence before each of this weekend's games, I'm thinking there probably will be.

If so then it's probably a good thing there won't be any fans there to save us from some people causing the club embarrassment.

Particularly with us being at Ibrox where they are bound to go to extremes in showing how British they are which is equally as pathetic and predictable.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Proves my theory that he actually died a year ago and was being propped up “Weekend at Bernies” style correct.


when i saw a few photos of him last year i was sure he was a prop for another yank TV show i watch

[CMurdoch]

RIP Prince Philip thoughts with the Queen and family.

:greengrin:aok:

[CMurdoch]

I'd much rather we didn't revere him or his kind, though I don't care all that much about the tweet. We could have very easily said nothing, which would have been my preference, but it'll be forgotten about soon enough.

I won't be blasting anyone for it, though I'll quietly go about enjoying some of the replies.

The Hibs tweet guy has done magic.
Has caught hunners of awfy serious fish.

Amongst all the boring folk there are some good funnies:
One guy tweeted "your not supposed to annoy me til Sunday"
Another tweeted " sad to see him go hopefully he can come back back one day in a coaching role"
Another funny was a little crass "Hibs no wasting any time in trying to **** the Queen"

All better than the po faced tweets of the majority.

[Wembley67]

Good post, some of the comments I'm reading today are really pathetic but unfortunately entirely predictable.

At the end of the day someone's just died, a bit of basic human compassion wouldn't go amiss.

Exactly, it's not like he was a some serial killer or anything when you are allowed to revel in their passing.

Like many others I'm not a royalist I will still show respect to someone who is a husband, father and grandather :agree:

[HibsGW]

Election campaign suspended.

Why is that necessary?

[Moulin Yarns]

Why is that necessary?

Believe it or not, all parties are showing respect to the family.

[HibsGW]

Believe it or not, all parties are showing respect to the family.

Holding an election campaign is disrespectful to the family? To elect government for the country the Royal Family represent?

[AugustaHibs]

Would far rather elected politicians could carry on their work rather than stopping due to the death of a man who married into a family who just happen to be royalty

[HibsGW]

Would far rather elected politicians could carry on their work rather than stopping due to the death of a man who married into a family who just happen to be royalty

Exactly.

[Colr]

This means we no longer have a Ducal overlord.

Edinburgh is free!!!

[Moulin Yarns]

Holding an election campaign is disrespectful to the family? To elect government for the country the Royal Family represent?

No, campaigning was halted to pay respect. The election is still going ahead. 🙄

[Ozyhibby]

All the sad ballads on the radio is doing my nut in. It’s every single station. Time for a podcast.


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[HibsGW]

No, campaigning was halted to pay respect. The election is still going ahead. 🙄

So exactly what I said then. They’re campaigning to elect new government, not a new husband for the queen. This process is of no relevance to the Royal Family.

[danhibees1875]

So exactly what I said then. They’re campaigning to elect new government, not a new husband for the queen. This process is of no relevance to the Royal Family.

Do you know how long they've stopped campaigning for?

[CMurdoch]

Would far rather elected politicians could carry on their work rather than stopping due to the death of a man who married into a family who just happen to be royalty

Campaigning is visiting places and speaking ***** so nothing being lost by that bollocks stopping for a few days

[HibsGW]

Do you know how long they've stopped campaigning for?

No, that’s not the point though. The point is that election campaigns are important and don’t have anything to do with the Royal Family. There’s no reason for them to be postponed.

[CMurdoch]

Do you know how long they've stopped campaigning for?

It would be great if they could stop until the end of the month but I suspect they will be back to slavering real soon.

[danhibees1875]

No, that’s not the point though. The point is that election campaigns are important and don’t have anything to do with the Royal Family. There’s no reason for them to be postponed.

Okay, thought you maybe knew.

I can't say I mind. They can stop them for a while if they want - almost no point in them anyway. :greengrin

Generally, people mark their respects by taking a pause on activity - I think pausing the election campaign is fair enough response.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

So no campaigning or announcements or basically anything until a week on Sunday.

Wall to wall union Jack's until the funeral on the Saturday.

Is this 'bound to' impact on the final result?

[JeMeSouviens]

Wonder how they'll handle the funeral amid covid regs?

[JeMeSouviens]

So no campaigning or announcements or basically anything until a week on Sunday.

Wall to wall union Jack's until the funeral on the Saturday.

Is this 'bound to' impact on the final result?

If there's much more Nicholas Witchell, we'll be a republic in a few week's time. :aok:

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

So no campaigning or announcements or basically anything until a week on Sunday.

Wall to wall union Jack's until the funeral on the Saturday.

Is this 'bound to' impact on the final result?


I don't think that it will make the slightest bit of difference. Much like Party Political Broadcasts in that they re-enforce what you already think rather than changing your mind.

[Moulin Yarns]

So no campaigning or announcements or basically anything until a week on Sunday.

Wall to wall union Jack's until the funeral on the Saturday.

Is this 'bound to' impact on the final result?

Do you think Murray Ross put a contract out on the Duke to swing the election 🤔😉

[Bangkok Hibby]

let's move on quickly. Plenty important stuff to be getting on with.

[Pretty Boy]

let's move on quickly. Plenty important stuff to be getting on with.

That's exactly what will happen, much to the chagrin of those desperate to be annoyed for a few weeks. A couple of days of coverage that is easily avoided if you truly want to avoid it then another day for the funeral, already confirmed as not being a state funeral.

The precedent was set when the Queen Mother died. 'Don't go overboard, she was an old lady and it had to happen some time.'

It stands to reason things will be a bit different when it is the Queen herself of course.

[stu in nottingham]

The precedent was set when the Queen Mother died. 'Don't go overboard, she was an old lady and it had to happen some time.'


It didn't really happen that way though. There were 11,887 police staff and a further 1,306 civil staff employed in the time between her death and the funeral. Yes, I know it was a state funeral. The only reason they'll not be having one this time is due to restrictions and it would be difficult for them to get away with it - nothing to do with his age. There were also an estimated 200,000 mourners in the streets for the Queen Mother.

[Pretty Boy]

It didn't really happen that way though. There were 11,887 police staff and a further 1,306 civil staff employed in the time between her death and the funeral. Yes, I know it was a state funeral. The only reason they'll not be having one this time is due to restrictions and it would be difficult for them to get away with it - nothing to do with his age. There were also an estimated 200,000 mourners in the streets for the Queen Mother.

I get that but I was specifically refering to the the media coverage and that will die down pretty quickly, as it did then. The quote I used was from the BBC and was said directly to the presenter before he announced the news.

Anything involving royals always attracts people onto the streets, be it celebration or mourning.

[stu in nottingham]

I get that but I was specifically refering to the the media coverage and that will die down pretty quickly, as it did then. The quote I used was from the BBC and was said directly to the presenter before he announced the news.

Anything involving royals always attracts people onto the streets, be it celebration or mourning.

No precedent set at all then actually. Happy to leave it there.

[Hiber-nation]

I used to despise the Royals but there are far more important things to get angry about these days. I don't like the way it takes over the TV schedules but that's about it.

[Vault Boy]

Just closing this thread as the one from the MB has been moved here too. :aok: