[rusticgal]

Great speech as always from Boris…

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

Great speech as always from Boris…

I wonder who wrote it

[Cherie]

Strange question maybe but will the last May bank holiday move to Charles birthday? His birthday is in November btw

[Nicky91]

Formula 1 was today mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, who has passed away at the age of 96.

Leading the sport’s tributes to Queen Elizabeth II was Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, who said: “Formula 1 mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“For more than seven decades she dedicated her life to public service with dignity and devotion and inspired so many around the world. Formula 1 sends its deepest condolences to the Royal Family and to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”

In a statement on Twitter, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem wrote: “On behalf of the @FIA community, I offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the very sad news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. We pay tribute to her remarkable life of service. Our thoughts are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”

British driver George Russell wrote on Twitter: “I’m so sad to hear about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her devotion to our country and her gracious leadership were inspirational to so many generation of people in the UK and around the world.

“My family and I send our deepest condolences to The Royal Family and to all those who admired her service to our country for seven decades. Rest in Peace.”

British-born Williams driver Alex Albon wrote: “An amazing role model and total dedication to a lifetime of public service. Thank you and rest in peace, Her Majesty the Queen.”

Among statements from the Formula 1 teams, Williams Racing – whose founders Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head were knighted in 1999 and 2015 respectively – wrote on social media: “Williams Racing joins the world in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, which HM Queen Elizabeth II was devoted to for more than seventy years of inspirational public service.”

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff added: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We send our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the UK and the Commonwealth.”

Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll wrote: “On behalf of the entire Aston Martin family, I wish to pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen. We remember the light she shone across the world; the people she brought together; the many lives she touched.

“We remember, too, her sense of duty – an unfailing devotion both to the United Kingdom and to the Commonwealth. Hers was a life lived beyond self. United in grief, we remember her great life – long in years and huge in achievement. To the royal family, we offer our deepest condolences as we join the world in mourning.”

Queen Elizabeth II bestowed knighthoods on four Formula 1 drivers during her 70-year reign, with Sir Lewis Hamilton the most recent, joining Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham and Sir Jackie Stewart.

And writing of Queen Elizabeth’s passing on social media, Hamilton said: “How do you find the words to describe the loss of Her Majesty The Queen? She was truly an iconic leader, an inspiration and a reassuring presence for most, if not all, of our lives.

“Since the sad news yesterday, I’ve been reflecting on her incredible life. She was a symbol of hope for so many and she served her country with dignity, dedication and kindness. She was truly like no other and I’m grateful to have lived during her time. Her legacy will be long-lasting and her passing deeply felt.

“I had the incredible honour of being able to spend time with her. It is something I’ll never forget. We talked about our shared love of dogs and she was incredibly generous with her time. I know the whole nation and many others around the world will be mourning her loss and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those close to her, who have lost a loved one. Rest in Peace.”

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...CejBRKtNw.html


has also been very much topic of discussion now during free practice 1 in italy by our dutch commentators at Viaplay


and yes we might hear god save the king in case a british driver wins in either F1, F2 or F3

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt

I tuned into BBC1 last night - first time in a very long time, and I was impressed with Hugh Edwards and other guests presentation.

That cannot be said for Talk TV, which I briefly looked at. I thought I was watching a horror film. I THINK it was Sharon Osbourne being interviewed by Piers Morgan. But I think it was Sharon Osbourne. Her face looked awful. Too much plastic surgery made her look like she was melting.

I think it was her. The only clue: photo of Ozzy in her background.

When Sharon came on first thing i said was she looked like a Tussauds waxwork so i agree way too much plastic surgery. Sharon appears to be yet another adddict to the scalpel.

[bots]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Strange question maybe but will the last May bank holiday move to Charles birthday? His birthday is in November btw

i don't think so, may holidays are more appropriate

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i don't think so, may holidays are more appropriate

Watch Charles get 2 Birthdays now .

[The Slim Reaper]

We need a new, extra bank holiday, to help us cope with our loss.

[bots]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Watch Charles get 2 Birthdays now .

the queen had an official one and a real one, so i guess it will be the same

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

I wonder who wrote it

He did…he is a great spokesman. Just like Theresa May’s it was a personal speech.
Truss’s no doubt was not her own as it was more formal.

[arista]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

We need a new, extra bank holiday, to help us cope with our loss.

No, we have enough

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by arista

No, we have enough

Why do you hate the fact people might get a day off so much? You're such an establishment shill

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by arista

No, we have enough

They should move the late May one to October if Easter is late too many bank holidays are crammed together

[AnnieK]

Charles has just arrived at Buckingham Palace and meeting some of the public.

[Swan]

Just got my usual lunch time classic Eastenders fix, and noticed Drama aren't showing any Adverts, something to do with the Queen's passing?

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Charles has just arrived at Buckingham Palace and meeting some of the public.

I'm watching it now , he's shaking everyone's hand & recieving flowers.

[bots]

Charles has become a lot more acceptable as he has aged I think

[GoldHeart]

Awww so many flowers outside Buckingham Palace.

[Cherie]

Camilla looks shell shocked

I feel like I am in the 1940s with the God save the King shouts

[GoldHeart]

Yeah feels so weird hearing 'God Save The King' .

[Crimson Dynamo]

[bots]

Its great the way Will gets handed another county, just like that

[Nicky91]

king of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland


why aren't the commonwealth included in that title?

[Gusto Brunt]

Switched on Talk TV to witness Vanessa Feltz and 'toad of toad hall' Mike Graham hosting a 'RIP the Queen' special'.

I wouldn't mind so much but the laughter: totally inappropriate, vulgar and crass.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I feel like I am in the 1940s with the God save the King shouts

Yes its weird isn't it.... his walkabout was a good move though.