The Secret Protocol for When the Queen Dies

Summary

This video, sponsored by Tab for a Cause, a browser extension that raises money for charity, discusses the inevitable passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the extensive preparations for it. The script outlines the 'London Bridge is down' protocol, media response, economic impact, and the immense cost of re-minting currencies and national holidays. It emphasizes the Queen's significant role and the profound effect her death will have, while encouraging viewers to make a difference through charitable contributions.

Takeaways

• 💻 Tab for a Cause allows users to raise money for charity by opening tabs with their browser extension.
• 👑 Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning and longest-living British monarch, is 91 years old and her passing is anticipated to have significant global impact.
• 📺 Her death will trigger a series of protocols known as 'London Bridge is down,' including notifying the Prime Minister and the UK foreign office, then the Commonwealth nations.
• 🎧 UK radio stations have an 'obit light' to prepare for the announcement of a royal death with somber music playlists.
• 📰 The BBC has a detailed protocol for announcing the Queen's death, including switching to black ties, showing her portrait, and playing the national anthem.
• 🏴‍☠️ Union Jacks will fly at half-mast, but the Royal Standard will remain full-mast as there will always be a living monarch.
• 📺 TV networks have pre-recorded coverage and exclusive contracts with royal family experts for the Queen's death.
• 💸 The economic impact of the Queen's death is estimated to be around $8 billion, including funeral costs, currency reprinting, and national holidays.
• 🛩️ Airline pilots will announce the news to passengers, and London will nearly shut down with an emergency meeting of parliament.
• 🌍 The Queen's image appears on currency in 35 countries, necessitating costly re-minting upon her death.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the video?

The video is sponsored by Tab for a Cause and discusses the preparations and potential impacts of Queen Elizabeth II's death, while also promoting the Tab for a Cause browser extension as a way to raise money for charity.

At what age is Queen Elizabeth II in the video script?

Queen Elizabeth II is mentioned to be 91 years old in the script.

What is the significance of the phrase 'London Bridge is down'?

The phrase 'London Bridge is down' is believed to be the code used to communicate the Queen's death internally, initiating a long-prepared protocol.

How does the UK communicate the death of the monarch to the government officials?

The Queen's private secretary first contacts the Prime Minister of the UK, who then instructs their staff to inform the UK foreign office, which contacts the governments of the 52 Commonwealth member states.

What is the purpose of the 'obit light' in UK commercial radio stations?

The 'obit light' is a blue light triggered by a central office in London to alert DJs that news of a royal family member's death is imminent, prompting them to switch to a somber music playlist.

How does the BBC prepare for the announcement of the Queen's death?

The BBC uses an alert system created during the Cold War and the presenter switches to a black tie kept for this purpose. BBC One will show the Queen's portrait and play the national anthem before making the announcement.

Why does the Royal Standard fly full even after the Queen's death?

By law, the Royal Standard must fly full because, by law, there is always a living monarch, even after the death of the reigning monarch.

What is the economic impact of re-minting banknotes featuring the Queen's image?

Re-minting all banknotes in circulation in the UK and the 35 other countries with the Queen's image would cost approximately $1 billion.

What is the estimated total cost of Queen Elizabeth II's death?

The total cost, including funeral expenses, re-minting currency, and lost productivity due to national holidays, is estimated to be around $8 billion.

How does Tab for a Cause raise money for charity?

Tab for a Cause is a browser extension that displays ads on new tabs, with the revenue from these ads going to charities selected by the user, generating about $5 per month on average.

What is the impact of installing the Tab for a Cause browser extension?

Installing the Tab for a Cause extension can result in providing safe water and sanitation to one family per year through contributions to charities like water.org, at no cost to the user.