Queen Elizabeth Funeral

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Anonymous wrote:The guys carrying the coffin are probably so relieved they got through it without dropping the coffin.

I couldn't stop thinking about this.

Also: the hearse driver needs more accolades. I think that would be stressful, driving that slowly and smoothly with the queen's coffin in the car! What a weird experience for that guy. I hope he gets a beer soon.

I feel stressed for all the people who are playing specific and important roles in this funeral -- the pallbearers, the drivers, the people in the choir. If you make a mistake, billions of people will see it. That would be very stressful to me. But I suppose they all had many opportunities to practice (my understanding is that this funeral has been planned for decades).

They started planning all of this as soon as she became Queen. Charles’ funeral is already planned too.

My other question is how they attached the crown, pillow, etc to the coffin?

I've wondered the same and have googled, asked how and no answer. If anyone knows or finds out how they were attached, please post. Thanks.

The orb has a little rod sticking out of the bottom of it. It was stuck into the coffin. The scepter had some kind of hooks. The pillow appeared to attached to the coffin and in the middle of the pillow there was a piece sticking up that the crown was stuck on to.

they showed a very close up view of this live -- at least on BBC

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Anonymous wrote:The removing of the crown, orb and scepter so moving.

I am the opposite of a monarchist and it gave me a chill! Symbolism can be so incredibly powerful.

It really feels like the passing of something momentous out of the world.

It was. A 70-year reign is momentous. The continuity and peaceful transition to the new King is still a rarity. (We used to have it and I hope we can get it back )

Yes! For most people under her reign, she’s been the queen since they were born. Even in the population older than 70, it’s likely hard to find people who remember their lives prior to her becoming queen.

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Anonymous wrote:When has anyone in the RF had a chance to eat or use the bathroom? It's one continuous ceremony after another especially for the children. no one has had a break since early this morning and it's 4pm.

They weren't with the coffin during the procession from Westminster to Windsor -- my guess is they were quickly whisked to somewhere to stop, eat, drink, use the bathroom, and have a few moments out of the cameras before they they rejoined the procession outside Windsor. And at least this service is much shorter and they largely just have to sit and watch.

They were all in cars from westminster to windsor. I was watching the kids. they were on the entire time. no break.

I think this is also part of the different parenting style in America. Children can handle an hour or two ceremony in Europe without a snack.

Hour or two? This is has been a full day of events for these kids. They're all at a family reception now. Hope they can all relax and unwind now.

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Anonymous wrote:Prince George and Princess Charlotte are so well behaved. They are living history, and their presence is important given their place in the line of succession.

I think I missed something: why did they walk a long way with the coffin and then put it in a hearse to drive it somewhere?

The new Princess of Wales should share her secret on how to have well-mannered children and it should be mandatory reading for all American parents!

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Anonymous wrote:The newscasters need to stop talking over it. We don’t need a narrator.

Where are you watching? Sky News channel via Pluto TV app has been the best.

DP but I watching NBC and they literally said “all is quiet except the footsteps “… And your voices!

Lol yeah any American channel is trash for this

I watched on PBS. No commentary.

I watched from the royal family YouTube channel. No commentary.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is Prince George wearing navy blue instead of black like everyone else (including Charlotte)?

William and Harry (when not in uniform) have also been wearing blue suits this entire time, while the women have worn black. It’s clearly some sort of protocol.

Then why black pants and blue jacket for George?
Charlotte is just the cutest. Proud parents for sure.

I don’t know, but regardless of your thoughts on Kate, I am 100% sure she dressed him appropriately and as was expected for his age.

You seem a little triggered. Maybe catch a nap?

Np pp was being polite and asking you both to move along. The blue jacket was appropriate I am very sure. Are you going to accuse me of "being triggered?"

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Anonymous wrote:Prince George and Princess Charlotte are so well behaved. They are living history, and their presence is important given their place in the line of succession.

I think I missed something: why did they walk a long way with the coffin and then put it in a hearse to drive it somewhere?

I thought they said it was too long of a walk to Windsor so part would be via vehicle.

It's something like 30 miles!

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Anonymous wrote:The King looks the most emotional of them all. This event just highlights how public their life is.

I was just coming here to say how awful it would be to deal with this so publicly.

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Anonymous wrote:When has anyone in the RF had a chance to eat or use the bathroom? It's one continuous ceremony after another especially for the children. no one has had a break since early this morning and it's 4pm.

They weren't with the coffin during the procession from Westminster to Windsor -- my guess is they were quickly whisked to somewhere to stop, eat, drink, use the bathroom, and have a few moments out of the cameras before they they rejoined the procession outside Windsor. And at least this service is much shorter and they largely just have to sit and watch.

They were all in cars from westminster to windsor. I was watching the kids. they were on the entire time. no break.

I think this is also part of the different parenting style in America. Children can handle an hour or two ceremony in Europe without a snack.

No need to tear down American children. My kids could also go an hour without snacks! Maybe you were speaking from experience? If so, don't generalize please.

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Anonymous wrote:When has anyone in the RF had a chance to eat or use the bathroom? It's one continuous ceremony after another especially for the children. no one has had a break since early this morning and it's 4pm.

They weren't with the coffin during the procession from Westminster to Windsor -- my guess is they were quickly whisked to somewhere to stop, eat, drink, use the bathroom, and have a few moments out of the cameras before they they rejoined the procession outside Windsor. And at least this service is much shorter and they largely just have to sit and watch.

They were all in cars from westminster to windsor. I was watching the kids. they were on the entire time. no break.

I think this is also part of the different parenting style in America. Children can handle an hour or two ceremony in Europe without a snack.

No need to tear down American children. My kids could also go an hour without snacks! Maybe you were speaking from experience? If so, don't generalize please.

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Anonymous wrote:When has anyone in the RF had a chance to eat or use the bathroom? It's one continuous ceremony after another especially for the children. no one has had a break since early this morning and it's 4pm.

They weren't with the coffin during the procession from Westminster to Windsor -- my guess is they were quickly whisked to somewhere to stop, eat, drink, use the bathroom, and have a few moments out of the cameras before they they rejoined the procession outside Windsor. And at least this service is much shorter and they largely just have to sit and watch.

They were all in cars from westminster to windsor. I was watching the kids. they were on the entire time. no break.

I think this is also part of the different parenting style in America. Children can handle an hour or two ceremony in Europe without a snack.

Hour or two? This is has been a full day of events for these kids. They're all at a family reception now. Hope they can all relax and unwind now.

I'm guessing their nannies will be at the family reception as well. The parents likely need a break as well.

Relatedly, I've never been so tired as the week of my FIL's funeral when we had a 2 year old. And that was obviously not like this. But it is really challenging to parent very young children while dealing with the emotional fatigue of grieving AND all the logistical planning that goes into a funeral. I really wish we had hired a sitter or something to help but we were in a place where that wasn't an option, with no friends or family nearby who might have been able to help. I felt like I'd been run over by a truck at that funeral.

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Anonymous wrote:When has anyone in the RF had a chance to eat or use the bathroom? It's one continuous ceremony after another especially for the children. no one has had a break since early this morning and it's 4pm.

They weren't with the coffin during the procession from Westminster to Windsor -- my guess is they were quickly whisked to somewhere to stop, eat, drink, use the bathroom, and have a few moments out of the cameras before they they rejoined the procession outside Windsor. And at least this service is much shorter and they largely just have to sit and watch.

They were all in cars from westminster to windsor. I was watching the kids. they were on the entire time. no break.

They raised the standard when Charles got to Windsor, which was well before the hearse arrived. I guess they took the direct route.

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Anonymous wrote:Prince George and Princess Charlotte are so well behaved. They are living history, and their presence is important given their place in the line of succession.

I think I missed something: why did they walk a long way with the coffin and then put it in a hearse to drive it somewhere?

The new Princess of Wales should share her secret on how to have well-mannered children and it should be mandatory reading for all American parents!

I think they were very well behaved but, their role is different from regular Americans and so different standards are required. After all, Louis proved they are human and sometimes "misbehaved" as well. American parents do NOT need the Royals to school them on parenting.

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Anonymous wrote:Harry is the only gentleman, he let Meghan get in the car first.

Actually, good manners say that the gentleman should go first when getting in or out of any vehicle that moves to make sure it is safe for the lady to enter or exit. (This includes elevators!)

BS.

“In social situations, good manners require a well-bred man to assist his lady into the car from the curb side before walking around the car to let himself in.”

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Anonymous wrote:wow, the st. george's chapel procession is just so moving. the constant beat of the drum and the bells tolling.

The whole day has been magnificent

There was a moment towards the end when they were interring the coffin and a lone bagpiper was playing a last lament. As he walked away, the music fading with him. Incredibly touching.

They did the same at Prince Phillip's funeral, which was beautiful and very sad because the Queen was standing alone due to covid.