Britain in... Mourning?

A review of recent events

(We’re currently working on an investigative piece about the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss. But for some entertainment in the meantime, here is a brief look at the more, let’s say, edgy ways people and companies are choosing to mourn the late Queen).

1. No parking your bike according to Norwich City Council.

2. No condoms, gents. (Taken in one of Britain’s chain pubs JD Wetherspoons)

3. Don’t you dare skip says Richmond Council

4. A London bus goes rogue

The Seagull Has Landed @Red__Tim

Well, that's, errrrr... one way of putting it.

5. Princess Leia (because she’s a princess I guess)

Beane Noodler @Beane_Noodler

People off their box at 3.18am pay tributes to the queen at Buckingham Palace with a Lego Princess Leia

6. Wayne Linekar puts on a… tribute

Childish Gabibbo @ichlugebullets

Sorry, I need to immortalise Wayne Lineker's tribute to the Queen because I will never not want to see it.

7. The weather channels halt “non-operational content” - whatever that means.

Met Office @metoffice

We are saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and all those affected by this news. As a mark of respect during this time of national mourning we will only be posting daily forecasts and warnings.

8. Looks like IGN want to cash in…

9. No “Car Free Day” celebrations for Hammersmith and Fulham residents…

H&F Council @LBHF

Please be aware that, following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, today's scheduled Car Free Day celebration in Hammersmith has been postponed. As a result, King Street will now remain open to motorists.

This response got us:

James Felton @JimMFelton

@LBHF The right call. I shall join this touching tribute and needlessly rev a gas guzzler in her honour.

10. Delaying a likely rise in interest rates

11. UK government: “Everyone’s mourning. Stop signing petitions”

12. England’s cricket fans declare “no fancy dress”

BONUS: (we apologise but it made us chuckle)

Of course, us Brits can and should mourn in any way we like. Although the queen was very controversial to some, she was beloved by others. And given the truly bizarre antics of some during lockdown, nothing should surprise us anymore.