Vile WhatsApp message causes panic about Queen – how death would be announced

Vile WhatsApp message causes panic about Queen – how death would be announced

12/02/2019

Vile rumours about the Queen dying have been circulating on social media after a fake WhatsApp message caused panic among royal fans.

Screengrabs of a message claiming to give details of instructions sent to guards were posted online over the weekend.

While the Palace hasn't officially commented, a number of royal experts and insiders have said the rumours are completely untrue.

However many people have fallen for the cruel prank and have been very worried about the Monarch.

The first message, forwarded by someone with the nickname 'Gibbo', reads: "Queens passed away this morning, heart attack, being announced 9.30am tomorrow.

"Channel dash 0800 tomorrow in full number 1s.


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"In your black kit bag you need 1 set of 3s, 1 set of 4s, underwear and socks for 2 weeks, washing kit, body washing kit, cities fornstand down.

"From a guards reg Whatsapp Group".

However his friends weren't convinced, with one replying: "Yer balls, has to be a wind up."

Gibbo replies: "Not sure mate, just got it pased to me, they did keep the queen mothers death quiet though for 24 hours."

We last saw the Queen out and about on royal duties just last week, when she officially opened the new headquarters of the Royal Philatelic Society London.


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On Friday she shared a message following the terror attacks at London Bridge, which claimed the lives of two innocent people.

She said: "Prince Philip and I have been saddened to hear of the terror attacks at London Bridge. We send our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones and who have been affected by yesterday’s terrible violence.

"I express my enduring thanks to the police and emergency services, as well as the brave individuals who put their own lives at risk to selflessly help and protect others.

"Elizabeth R."

Tomorrow, she will be joined by other members of the Royal Family to host a NATO event at Buckingham Palace.

The event will celebrate 70 years of the NATO alliance and will be attended by a number of world leaders.

Royal Central editor Charlie Proctor took to Twitter to rubbish the rumours, writing: "I see we have reached that time of year where I have to dispel rumours of HM’s passing.


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"The Queen is not dead.

"She is alive and well and is very much looking forward to hosting President Trump and other world leaders at Buckingham Place on Tuesday for the NATO reception."

When the Queen does die, the first we will hear will be an official announcement from Buckingham Palace.

If she dies during the night her death will not be reported until 8am, at which time her portrait will be displayed on the BBC accompanied by the national anthem – as happened following the death of Princess Diana in 1997.

The BBC will suspend all programming and screen BBC One coverage of the event, and while other channels are not required to interrupt regular scheduling it's likely that they will follow a similar plan.

The BBC will also suspend all comedy programming during the 12-day period of national mourning.

The Queen's death will trigger an official 12-day period of national mourning.

Union Jacks will be flown at half mast throughout the country and books of condolence will be opened at embassies across the world.

The London Stock Exchange will be closed for at least the day of the Queen's funeral and potentially for several days – potentially costing the economy billions.

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