BBC LOGO CHANGE: Omen or Coincidence?

The change of the BBC logo from its traditional red to a somber black sparks a storm of speculation on social media.

The last time the BBC made a similar change was following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, leading many to wonder if this new change heralds another significant announcement related to the British monarchy.

Embed –

In the end the BBC logo is not in black, the flags are not at half mast, there will be no real announcement and life in London goes on as normal.
Don’t scare us with Kate’s health pic.twitter.com/YlAekZiKWH

— Lau (@AkiNoMeMaquillo) March 18, 2024

KATE MIDDLETON: SILENCE FEEDS RUMORS IN LONDON

Kate Middleton’s absence from public life since January 16 is notable. The Princess of Wales, known for her active participation in public and charitable events, has been absent recently due to an emergency operation that the Royal Palace reported she underwent earlier this year.

This brief official information gave rise to a series of rumors and theories regarding his current state of health.

Embed –

This is not officially confirmed yet, but several news sources are saying it is so. I guess we just have to wait for everything to clear up.

— juli (@cronopiatw) March 17, 2024

KING CHARLES III: FACEING HIS OWN CHALLENGE

Meanwhile, King Charles III is dealing with his own health challenge, having been diagnosed with cancer. Despite his condition, the monarch chose to continue his royal duties from a more private level, which adds another layer of uncertainty and speculation regarding the current situation of the British royal family.

Embed –

THE BBC AND THE MONARCHY: A RELATIONSHIP OF PROTOCOL AND RESPECT

The BBC, as the main television channel in the United Kingdom, has a close and formal relationship with the monarchy of that country.

Under established protocols, the BBC is not expected to announce official information regarding the Royal Household until proper monarchical procedures are met. This always leads to a period of waiting and expectation, with the possibility of an announcement in the next 48 to 72 hours.

In short, the BBC’s logo change and Kate Middleton’s health are placing the British monarchy at the center of media and public attention.

As rumors continue to circulate, the world eagerly awaits any official announcement that can provide clarity and calm the turbulent waters of speculation.

Until then, it is only appropriate to watch and wait, remembering that in the age of instant information, palace patience remains a virtue.

Paul Alexander, an American who contracted polio as a child and who had lived with a “metal lung” since 1954, died at the age of 78.

Illustrative photo /Shutterstock

The BBC reported Paul Alexander’s death, citing a website raising money for the man.

“Paul Alexander, ‘the man with an iron lung’, died yesterday,” the website reported.

Paul’s brother, Philip, was reported to have remembered him as a “kind, warm person” with a “big smile”.

“He was an ordinary brother to me. We fought, had fun, loved, partied, attended concerts,” recalled Philip Alexander, quoted by the BBC.

The brother of the “man with the iron lung” reported that Alexander’s health had deteriorated in recent weeks. “It was an honor to be with him in his last moments,” he added.

Paul Alexander was born on January 30, 1946 in Dallas, United States.

At the age of several years he contracted polio, which caused serious lung damage. From 1954, he lived with a metal lung – a large device that was an early version of a respirator.

Despite the difficulties, he completed his studies and became a lawyer.