UK General Discussion: Rishecession

[Not Me, Us]

Rumours that an "announcement" is being prepared for 1800 hours UK time.

That's when the BBC is gonna restart coverage isn't it? Seems like we may get a formal announcement then. I wonder if Prince Charles is gonna take on a new regnal name.

[Not Me, Us]

Anyway to get BBC coverage online in the States? I want to watch it live.

[Not Me, Us]

The BBC guys are stalling so hard. Let's just get on with it.

[Not Me, Us]

Can anyone tell me *why* Charles should/must go by something else? I really have no clue about British monarchal politics or procedures or protocols, so what's the deal with this? Why can't he just call himself 'King Charles?'

Charles I was a tyrant and Charles II was a womanizer. Plus, wouldn't it be cool to have an actual King Arthur?

I get why he's just going with Charles though, it'd be odd to change your name when you're 73 years old.

[Not Me, Us]

Can anyone tell me *why* Charles should/must go by something else? I really have no clue about British monarchal politics or procedures or protocols, so what's the deal with this? Why can't he just call himself 'King Charles?'

Charles I was a tyrant and Charles II was a womanizer. Plus, wouldn't it be cool to have an actual King Arthur?

I get why he's just going with Charles though, it'd be odd to change your name when you're 73 years old.

Not sure what the problem is then...

Honestly, it's pretty fitting given King Chuck's history.

[Not Me, Us]

What are chances Boris Johnson returns as PM?  I am pretty sure if Boris Johnson was PM, party wouldn't be doing as badly.  Trailing sure, but not by 30 points.

I'd say about -10%, maybe less. I'm by no means any sort of authority on British politics, but I would think Sunak is probably the most likely leader if Truss gets the boot.