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 were screwed into place. A man went up to them in the chapel once everyone was seated and music played. BBC started to show him unscrewing the pillow fasteners to the crown then panned out.

I don't see why people are so gouhlishly obsessed with this.

It was obviously attached in some type of way what does it matter

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Anonymous wrote:I liked how they ended each service with "My Country 'tis of Thee". I was singing along!

It was 'God Save the King' but carry on.

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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.

When my FIL passed away we were out of state for just over a week. During that time I took care of our 4 kids (ages 1-8) as well as often other nieces and nephews so that their parents could be more present at different funeral/wake events. When we got back home I collapsed in a heap of tears. I simply fell apart. I had held it all together because it needed to get done. My kids needed me to be strong and my husband needed to grieve with his mom and siblings. I would do it all over again. But I can still remember that feeling of exhaustion and grief washing over me when we got home. Parenting during a funeral is hard.

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Anonymous wrote:I liked how they ended each service with "My Country 'tis of Thee". I was singing along!

It was 'God Save the King' but carry on.

Np /That joke was right over your head.

But since I don’t know their song I sang my country ‘tis of thee and ended it with God save the Queen. I had to chuckle at myself but the sentiment was there.

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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.

+1. My children also do not snack constantly, and have taken part in somber services.

I'm pretty sure the remark was hyperbole--but indeed, many American children are fat and lazy and can't go anywhere without snacks.

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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'm guessing they've had a lot more practice than most kids. There again, Louis is still working on these skills, so it's not like they are perfect.

Louis is the new Harry

Oh please. Louis is Louis. Completely different parents and upbringing from H. He’s also just 4. Louis is a joy to watch and is clearly well loved by the entire family.

Wow. You are way over invested in this. No one said he wasn't loved.

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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.

They need someone.

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Anonymous wrote:I liked how they ended each service with "My Country 'tis of Thee". I was singing along!

It was 'God Save the King' but carry on.

I know, hence the wink and lol after

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Anonymous wrote:I liked how they ended each service with "My Country 'tis of Thee". I was singing along!

For England it is God Save the King. America used the same music for My Country this of thee.

I know, hence the wink and LOL after it.

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Couldn’t Charles have gotten a hair cut? Back of the neck is horrendous mess.

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Anonymous wrote:Not only are we bidding farewell to the Queen, we’re bidding farewell to a spiritual piety and grounding that does carry over into the family’s subsequent generations.

Very well said

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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.

All I can think is they must be exhausted and have blisters. I bet they all go home tonight, collapse, then get Into their jammies and have a good cry.

I was thinking the same: need to go to the bathroom, get water, eat, rest their feet, etc. All of that combined with having to be on public display for most of a day. They are all going to be physically and mentally exhausted.

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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.

They need someone.

Yes, we should all strive to emulate such a close-knit, loving and healthy family. Absolutely no estrangement or dysfunction anywhere to be found within their ranks!

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Have all these folks in the procession walked all the way with the car from London? Some of them look quite old. Kudos to them. They will be exhausted.

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Jill’s black bow on her head looks stupid.