Queen Elizabeth funeral and looking forward

[Kitty 34]

A beautiful woman indeed and has been an inspiration for millions of people in her reign. GOD bless her.

 

[mamamia2005]

I would be surprised if he chose to honor his father with “King Philip”. I always though it would be Charles. Although I may be wrong. Queen Camilla is a pretty sure bet. Plus a new Prince and Princess of Wales.

No, I didn't think he would take the name Philip. Maybe Louis after his uncle, but as one of his Grandchildren has been named that, that ruled that out.

The funeral is expected to be in 10 days time.

I think the coronation of our new King will be in August next year. I don't think it would be May / June as that was the Queen's jubilee. We have a bank holiday here in the UK at the end of August, so I think it will be tagged onto that.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

What does that have to do with this?

Can we please keep this thread focused on Her Majesty and not bring up any thing from the past that really doesn't matter right now.

Just sayin'...

Oh, basically I was comparing some of the usual suspects on DisBoards royal threads with people in that documentary that treated DIana like crap.

This wasn't a criticism of Her Majesty.

Sorry, I was being too subtle.

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

Charles is King Charles III. He will use his given name.

 

[Imzadi]

Yes (though there will be ceremonies later). BBC has already said “The King and Queen Consort will spend tonight at Balmoral”. I may have the exact sentence wrong, but the point is that they already referee to Charles and Camilla and “King and Queen Consort”.

The official coronation will probably be a month from now. After the heir has had a chance to mourn and can finally enjoy the ceremony of becoming the new monarch, so to speak. They did that with Elizabeth, after her father's passing.

The country (and commonwealth) need time to mourn too.

 

[RedAngie]

For those who know: So Charles becomes King right away, upon the Queen’s death?

ETA: BBC just answered, he does.

Yes, Charles became King the exact second Elizabeth died, before the public announcement.

 

[Aladora]

The official coronation will probably be a month from now. After the heir has had a chance to mourn and can finally enjoy the ceremony of becoming the new monarch, so to speak. They did that with Elizabeth, after her father's passing.

The country (and commonwealth) need time to mourn too.

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne when her father died on Feb 6, 1952. Her coronation was held on June 2, 1953 so more than a full year later.

 

[mamamia2005]

The official coronation will probably be a month from now. After the heir has had a chance to mourn and can finally enjoy the ceremony of becoming the new monarch, so to speak. They did that with Elizabeth, after her father's passing.

The country (and commonwealth) need time to mourn too.

I don't think the coronation will be as soon as a month. Far too much to organise.

 

[Imzadi]

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne when her father died on Feb 6, 1952. Her coronation was held on June 2, 1953 so more than a full year later.

Wow, I remember seeing the blurb on some documentary of Queen Elizabeth that they waited a little bit. I didn't know it was that long. That's not a little bit.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I don't think the coronation will be as soon as a month. Far too much to organise.

Unlike Queen Elizabeth's sudden ascension... Charles III's probably has been planned for a long time. Elizabeth was also quite young while Charles isn't . Maybe not a month but pretty soon IMO

 

[Her Dotness]

RIP to our wonderful Queen

There has been speculation as to what name Charles would take, but our new PM has just spoken outside Downing Street and said the King will be King Charles III

RIP, indeed. A long life of devotion to duty.

I expect that Charles has had his "king name" chosen for some time. It might have been needed unexpectedly so had to be made known, I'd think, what he wished to use when the time came.

And comforting "hands across the pond" to the British people for what will be sorrowful days for a while.

 

[Aladora]

Wow, I remember seeing the blurb on some documentary of Queen Elizabeth that they waited a little bit. I didn't know it was that long. That's not a little bit.

Her coronation was almost 16 months after her father's death, royal tradition asks that an appropriate length of mourning time follows after a monarch's death before they hold celebrations such as coronations.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Even with dozen of Kings and Queens in the world. To the US, there is only one THE Queen. Regardless of revolutions.

Well stated.

God speed for the Queen. Condolences for her family along with all for whom she reigned.

 

[Imzadi]

Her coronation was almost 16 months after her father's death, royal tradition asks that an appropriate length of mourning time follows after a monarch's death before they hold celebrations such as coronations.

Is Charles still going to show up at royal events in the meantime? (After a time of mourning, of course.) Or will we just see him as he passes by in cars and waving to people & the cameras until then?

 

[mamamia2005]

I've been reading that William and Catherine are now also known as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall ( taking over the title from Charles and Camilla). It is not automatic that they will be the Prince and Princess of Wales - that will be for King Charles to decide.

 

[Aladora]

I was just mentioning this to a friend about 45 minutes ago.

https://www.cheknews.ca/what-happen...s-place-names-after-the-queens-death-1088495/

 

[Kennywood]

Is Charles still going to show up at royal events in the meantime? (After a time of mourning, of course.) Or will we just see him as he passes by in cars and waving to people & the cameras until then?

Today is referred to as “D-Day,” and the subsequent 10 days as “D+1," "D+2," "D+3," and so on.

D-Day+3​

King Charles will receive the motion of condolence at Westminster Hall in the morning, and then go on a tour of the UK, starting in Scotland.

D-Day+4​

King Charles is expected to arrive in Northern Ireland, where he’ll also receive a motion of condolence at Hillsborough Castle and then attend a service at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast.

D-Day+5​

There will be a procession from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, where there will be a service upon the arrival of the Queen’s coffin.

D-Day+6 to D-Day+9​

The Queen’s coffin will lie for three days at the Palace of Westminster, which will be open to the public. VIPs will take priority and tickets will be arranged.

Welsh motion of condolence​

On D-Day+7, King Charles will receive another motion of condolence. This time at the Welsh parliament, followed by a service at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff.

 

[mamamia2005]

Just read this poem and made me tear up

Phillip came to me today,
and said it was time to go.
I looked at him and smiled,
as i whispered that "I know"

I then turned and looked behind me,
and seen I was asleep.
All my Family were around me,
and I could hear them weep.

I gently touched each shoulder,
with Phillip by my side.
Then I turned away and walked,
with My Angel guide.

Phillip held my hand,
as he lead the way,
to a world where King's and Queens,
are Monarch's every day.

I was given a crown to wear
or a Halo known by some.
The difference is up here,
they are worn by everyone.

I felt a sense of peace,
my reign had seen its end.
70 years I had served my Country,
as the peoples friend.

Thank you for the years,
for all your time and love.
Now I am one of two again,
in our Palace up above.

Poem borrowed from and written by unknown author

 

[NotUrsula]

It's typical to wait on the coronation for six months to a year or so, but the duties begin immediately. The ceremony is never done very quickly; it's a matter of respect for the sadness of the Sovereign's loss, as a coronation is also supposed to be a joyous occasion.

Speaking of duty, it was so typical of the Queen that she got herself out of bed and on to her feet and performed the ceremonial transfer of power from Johnson to Truss just a day ago. I have no doubt that she just willed herself to carry on until the new government was securely in place before she allowed a second transfer of authority to move forward.

For all she became Queen purely by accident of fate, no one can say that she did not give her utmost effort at all times for the good of her country from the moment that responsibility was placed in her hands.

 

[fla4fun]

Is Charles still going to show up at royal events in the meantime? (After a time of mourning, of course.) Or will we just see him as he passes by in cars and waving to people & the cameras until then?

He is the King, and will conduct business as the King, before the coronation. The coronation doesn’t confer any additional duties or obligations. It confirms what has already taken place. King Edward VIII was a king for almost a year before abdicating, and never had a coronation. He was no less a king for lack of a coronation.