BERLIN (GERMANY) – JUNE 24, 2012: Queen Elizabeth II arrives on the State Banquet to her Honour. … [+]
On January twenty second 1901, Queen Victoria died. Few folks might keep in mind what time it was earlier than she took the throne. She dominated for nearly 64 consecutive years. This was the longest reign in British historical past.
Now greater than 120 years later, many individuals in the UK of Nice Britain and North Eire and the British Commonwealth, in addition to in a lot of the world, are mourning the passing of Victoria’s great-great-granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II.
Some ways it appeared virtually just like the countdown was on since early this morning when members of the Royal Household introduced they have been going to Scotland’s Queen Elizabeth II. In line with the BBC, folks gathered at Buckingham Palace, London, ready for updates in regards to the Queen’s well being started to cry once they realized of her passing. At 18:30 BST, the Union flag was taken to half-mast on the highest of Buckingham Palace.
Nevertheless, Queen Victoria was clearly not one in every of them. Although she died at 6:30 PM Greenwich Imply Time, (GMT), few folks have been conscious of her passing that evening. In actuality, nearly all of Britons wouldn’t have heard in regards to the loss of life till they learn it within the morning newspapers the next day.
British officers and Royal Household had been anticipating this second for a few years. They hoped that the announcement might rapidly be made through radio and TV. What wasn’t seemingly anticipated, till just lately at the very least, was how the Web and social media might additionally change how phrase of the queen’s passing may very well be shared.
Nevertheless, Royal Household rapidly issued a easy however essential announcement by way of social media.
“The Queen peacefully died at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Consort of The Queen will proceed at Balmoral in the present day and can return dwelling to London tomorrow,” The Royal Household’s official Twitter account (@RoyalFamily), tweeted at 1:30 ET.
This tweet was favored greater than 1.4million instances within the first hour and retweeted over 500,000 instances.
Many Negativity
Notable is the best way that individuals use social media to specific their disapproval. This has been true when phrase of the passing previous political leaders has gone viral, however the information of Queen Elizabeth II’s loss of life has actually introduced out absolutely the worst from many, who took to the social platforms to primarily cheer that she is lifeless.
The negativity on sure platforms has largely overshadowed the condolences.
This sort of commentary was uncommon earlier than social media. And even harsh media critics wouldn’t have cheered such information. Because of social media’s worldwide attain and skill for anybody to make a remark, it’s clear that the gloves are off. We are going to see if that’s for the great.
