Breaking news - Duke of Edinburgh won't be there for the celebrations tonight...

As he was taken to hospital with a bladder infection.

Really sad news.

Ha, ha, he can watch it on the 'Patientline' TV in his hospital bed.

Did anyone watch the coverage yesterday of the Royal's trip down the Thames joined by hundreds of fuckwits on other boats? Have you ever seen anything so boring in your life than coverage of that?

As for the post I wrote here this was the main news headline on BBC news tonight. Jesus christ, who cares?

At least we get an extra day off though.

Michael, check out the last page of the Diamond Jubilee thread for my thoughts on that boat bollocks, and the most ridiculous comment ever from a historian about the event.

A bladder infection is preferable to watching the dross they will be serving up tonight under the guise of "entertainment". He is most likely faking it though and will be nipping out to the nearest boozer for a few scoops & some peace & quiet.

This is lovely this concert all very civilised waving of flags and what not.