London – Queen II. Elizabeth’s death on September 8 was not a complete surprise considering she is 96 years old and in poor health, but she nonetheless raved about the London-based local and international media.
In the WhatsApp group of FPA (Foreign Press Association) London, reporters from the world’s leading tools accompany official announcements and accreditation instructions for the main events of a ceremony planned 30 years ago. He’s leaving the stage in the age of radio and digital media – perhaps the only person who’s spent all this time in the spotlight.
The volume of posts and the nature of the questions are a testament to the desire for good coverage and understanding of the protocol that many outsiders are not very familiar with.
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Ahead of the coffin procession between Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, a reporter asked colleagues if the planned departure at 2:22 p.m. Wednesday had any special meaning, and this suspicion was also circulating on social media.
None. Just punctuality, II. One of the cultural highlights of the country, for which Elizabeth became its greatest symbol. The journey takes 38 minutes. So the queen’s coffin arrived at the Palace of Westminster at exactly 3 o’clock.
This is an example of the anxiety of journalists watching one of the biggest media events of recent times. Nobody wants to miss anything, every detail counts.
Timed steps, at least in II. It confirms the thesis that during the Elizabethan era, no one did PR like the British royal family.
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Ironically, the first episode took place in proclamation solemnity that had never been witnessed by the public before. This time it was televised as part of an effort to bring the royal families closer to their subjects – meanwhile they are paying the bill for tribute.
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Anti-monarchy protests, suppressed by police arrests, were also not planned.
They took place in various places, including Edinburgh, which is a sensitive place for the future of the current political system.
Scotland wants to hold a new referendum for independence. The Queen’s death is a blow to those who do not want the kingdom to be divided, including most of the British media.
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Whether for interests, to secure an audience, or because of the real difficulty of documenting death with critical impartiality, news is emotional and marks the official narrative with an obedient commitment. Press releases Published by Buckingham Palace several times a day.
Some come embargoed with details about upcoming events. When the embargo falls, the cars’ TVs, online versions, and social media channels draw the news to an audience eager to experience every detail of the big event.
TV stations moved their studios in front of Buckingham Palace and from there they broadcast all the news with black anchors talking about the queen and sometimes the monarchy, about matters that had nothing to do with the royal temple. background..
Favors are expected from the deceased. But perhaps it is an exaggeration that the British media spoke of important facts for the life of the nation and the almost complete absence of context in the death of Queen Elizabeth.
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An example is the embarrassing case involving the current king’s charity.
Since last year, The Prince’s Foundation has been the subject of disclosures It’s about royal tributes, a contribution made by the Osama Bin Laden family, and an alleged exchange of donations about Charles receiving cash from an Arab billionaire. 3m euros carried in suitcases and bags from stylish Fortnum and Mason.
It’s boring to talk about it now, but isn’t it in the public interest to know more about the new head of state, what he has to say about the revelations and how the police investigation is going?
The same is true of the cause of death for the queen, who at 96 looked thin but well-balanced. Two days before he died, he switched between prime ministers with personal, long audiences.
However, nothing is said about the cause. And while the media in other countries publish speculations and even “ten” statements by supposedly truthful people, British newspapers and television continue to be obedient and hardly touch on the subject.
British media is considered one of the best in the world, but, as polls show, it consists of outstanding people.
The monarchy is part of their universe, and this may influence editorial decisions.
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We’ll see how long the enchantment with Charles – or the glorification of a proper system – lasts.
this First opinion poll after the queen’s death showed an increasing admiration for the new king.
Yet less than half of his subjects want to see him as head of state for the rest of his life.
Public relations workers at Buckingham Palace. For anyone who thinks Elizabeth is going through tough times because of her ten-day farewell events, the adventure is actually just beginning.
More critical newspapers, such as The Guardian, no longer cover royal affairs and report events surrounding the monarch’s death from different angles than the official one.
In Saturday’s issue, the newspaper underlines the embarrassment over the arrival of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who runs Saudi Arabia and has been described as the mastermind of the crime against journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Meanwhile, much of the media continues with emotional and sugary coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s death, but some have spoken of King Charles’ concerns over the rising cost of living.
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Since Queen Elizabeth rarely spoke about economic or political issues, the speech already hinted at behavior change.
If King Charles adopts another style, he may garner sympathy, but he may also become involved in controversies that his aides must lead.
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source: Noticias
