Queen Elizabeth funeral and looking forward

[luvthatduke]

Why has the BBC cut the live streaming?
The link works, but it's only showing a shot of the ceiling.
Must click the play arrow at link:
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-62902778

 

[luvthatduke]

Never mind. It's back on.
It was off for more than a little while.
I wonder if something happened?
I didn't see anything in the British news.

 

[Karin1984]

I was very surprised to see Anne walking in the processional the other day and may I say good for her. I actually don't know a ton about her but would like to learn more. She strikes me as an amazing woman.

I have been seeing a lot of articles online about Harry and the drama over him wearing his military uniform and such the last few days. I have no idea how many of them are legitimate and how many are just clickbait type exagerating for dramatic effect but I saw an article just this evening talking about how Harry was so devastated regarding the ER insignia being removed from his uniform that he almost wore a morning suit to the vigil instead. Something about him wearing the uniform by special permission of the king but the ER insignia being removed as it signifies being in service to the queen and since stepping back from being a working royal he was no longer in service to the queen so it was removed.

I don't care if the story was totally made up clickbait or acccurate, either way it got a massive eye roll from me and I feel stupider having read it.

Abiut Anne, I was speaking about her to a London friend, and her first reaction was: she is a total badass.

About children attending, I think it really depends per child what they can handle. For some kids it might work, not for others. I didn't read anything about protocol requiring kids to be here. Two days ago already the news broke that George might be attending.

The situation is quite different from 25 years ago. There is a generation between it, it didn't happen as unexpected as with Diana. Phillip passed a year earlier. Dying of old age is not unfamiliar to these kids. And... well... they grew up in a loving home. I think that might also make a difference.
Who knows, maybe the kids have asked to be there. They weren't last time.

 

[Turn the Page]

Abiut Anne, I was speaking about her to a London friend, and her first reaction was: she is a total badass.

About children attending, I think it really depends per child what they can handle. For some kids it might work, not for others. I didn't read anything about protocol requiring kids to be here. Two days ago already the news broke that George might be attending.

I'll admit, the vast majority of what I know about her is from watching the crown. The focus in the press and in documentaries and such largely focus on Charles and his brood so I haven't learned a whole lot. I now feel the need to seek out a good biography of her.

 

[Jangles]

BBC coverage has begun. I lit three candles, one for the Queen, one each for my Father and Mother. Coffee pot full. Settling down for a quiet and reflective morning.

 

[Karin1984]

In the pub on the Disney Magic today (we are docked in Lehavre, France) the funeral can be watched.

 

[Karin1984]

*duplicate*

 

[dvcgirl67]

Wow...watching so many of the leaders of our world all coming together in this one place is really something.

 

[CdnCarrie]

King Charles has left Clarence House

 

[Jangles]

Wow...watching so many of the leaders of our world all coming together in this one place is really something.

And the level of respect shown between everyone. Heartwarming to see President Biden, standing and waiting for the Victoria and George Cross men and women to pass in front of him.

 

[mamamia2005]

Proud to be British on such a sad day. We certainly do pomp and ceremony well.

 

[SirDuff]

I wonder why Margaret's son is in the processional and not her daughter?

I suspect a male/female thing.

As in, if they are close/in the line of the throne, females can be part of the procession but otherwise, only males. Though I'm just thorwing this out as a thought, (based on other similar rules) and don't actaully know.

 

[mousefan73]

Anyone else find watching the pallbearers nerve wracking?

 

[mamamia2005]

Very

 

[Disneylover99]

Anyone else find watching the pallbearers nerve wracking?

That walk is never ending. They should put in on wheels. Poor guys.

 

[sdk1231]

Proud to be British on such a sad day. We certainly do pomp and ceremony well.

Indeed. Beautiful ceremony.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Did anyone else notice the rather large spider on the card in the beautiful floral arrangement on the casket? They zoomed in on the flowers and there it was…

 

[mousefan73]

What? Spider eh. I am actually very happy to see Fergie included as family. She’s been shunned up until now

 

[Jangles]

For some reason my normally very calm golden retriever has taken exception to the coffin. Every time it appears on the screen he growls. It’s a bit eerie.

 

[mamamia2005]

Seeing Edward and Sophie wiping away tears has made me cry (again)