Queen Elizabeth Funeral

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Anonymous wrote:Charles looked like he had Camilla's lipstick on his lips the entire service.

He really did. I felt bad for him looking like that.

Does anyone really think Charles has any brains? He is stupid and even looks stupid. So be it.

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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!

Agree, the children were exemplary. Princess Charlotte even knew how to smooth her coat beneath her to sit on it without crushing it, as she took her seat in the car leaving the chapel. Many an adult does't know that.

Not to be contrarian though--OK, it's definitely contrarian--I wish they would retire the title Prince of Wales. It's rooted in centuries of subjugation of the Welsh. Titles based on actual landholdings (like Duke of Cornwall or Duke of Westminster) or on landless honors (like Earl of Wessex) are one thing, but Prince of Wales isn't that. Yes, we have relatives in Wales, and they find it an annoyed eye-roll at best, and truly offensive at worst.

That’s why William was stationed in Wales and lived there during military service. Hoping to get admiration from the Welsh.

On the other hand, Harry is living LA hoping to get admiration from Meghan's crowd.

Don’t think so … more like trying to make his wife happy and adjusting to life as a senior British royal would have been overwhelming for any foreign commoner … the royals Made a mistake in cutting them loose as they would have helped to bridge huge cultural gaps for younger British and commonwealth citizens …

They were upset by racist British press coverage. How was the royal family supposed to stop that? Meghan saw everything as spectacle and assumed they were "acting" for the public. She didn't realize all the protocol would translate to her private life as well. Diana said she felt she wasn't well prepared for life as a royal. I think it is ironic that Harry couldn't prepare Meghan either.

Marry in haste, repent at leisure. A bit of time would have tweaked all this out, but alas, they were in a hurry.

Correct. And in the end, the choices were their own. No one made them leave.

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Anonymous wrote:Charles looked like he had Camilla's lipstick on his lips the entire service.

He really did. I felt bad for him looking like that.

Does anyone really think Charles has any brains? He is stupid and even looks stupid. So be it.

For heaven's sake, grow up.

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Anonymous wrote:Jill’s black bow on her head looks stupid.

I think it looks great! Showcases her great looks.

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Anonymous wrote:Jill’s black bow on her head looks stupid.

I think it looks great! Showcases her great looks.

It was not really appropriate. It was supposed to be a head covering - either a hat or fascinator. Not a headband. (And I am a fan of Jill - but she was misguided here.)

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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.

Yes. Boy, the British really know how to do these right.

They do church services really well. The choir, unsurprisingly, is amazing.

I was at a church in DC yesterday for a baptism and the choir was amazing and sang God Save the King and the preacher spoke about his service to the Queen. Is there some connection with the embassy maybe?

Was it an Anglican Church?

It was Christ Church Episcopal. I was surprised with the connections to the Queen but it was lovely. I want to go back just to hear the music

The Episcopal Church is the Anglican Church so you'll get that music at any Episcopal service.

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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!

Agree, the children were exemplary. Princess Charlotte even knew how to smooth her coat beneath her to sit on it without crushing it, as she took her seat in the car leaving the chapel. Many an adult does't know that.

Not to be contrarian though--OK, it's definitely contrarian--I wish they would retire the title Prince of Wales. It's rooted in centuries of subjugation of the Welsh. Titles based on actual landholdings (like Duke of Cornwall or Duke of Westminster) or on landless honors (like Earl of Wessex) are one thing, but Prince of Wales isn't that. Yes, we have relatives in Wales, and they find it an annoyed eye-roll at best, and truly offensive at worst.

That’s why William was stationed in Wales and lived there during military service. Hoping to get admiration from the Welsh.

On the other hand, Harry is living LA hoping to get admiration from Meghan's crowd.

Don’t think so … more like trying to make his wife happy and adjusting to life as a senior British royal would have been overwhelming for any foreign commoner … the royals Made a mistake in cutting them loose as they would have helped to bridge huge cultural gaps for younger British and commonwealth citizens …

They chose to leave.

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Anonymous wrote:Jill’s black bow on her head looks stupid.

I think it looks great! Showcases her great looks.

It was not really appropriate. It was supposed to be a head covering - either a hat or fascinator. Not a headband. (And I am a fan of Jill - but she was misguided here.)

It’s hard to imagine anyone is guiding her fashion choices, other than Joe. She seems so out of touch with what actually looks good on her.

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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.

it was at least 5 hours. If you think they didn’t have a snack or lunch during that time you are kidding yourself.

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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.

it was at least 5 hours. If you think they didn’t have a snack or lunch during that time you are kidding yourself.

They definitely had a quick bite and bathroom break when they arrived at Windsor, well ahead of the Queen.

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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

"Spiritual piety" is the head of a church covering up and ignoring her own son's sexual crimes?

"Spiritual piety" is the new head of that church cheating on his wife, the mother of his children, for decades?

How very interesting?

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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.

it was at least 5 hours. If you think they didn’t have a snack or lunch during that time you are kidding yourself.

They probably had snacks in route from Abby to Windsor. Also bathroom breaks, of course.
I am amazed at how much composure they have considering that they are only 7 and 9 years old.

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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.

Don’t worry. The rest of us got it.

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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

"Spiritual piety" is the head of a church covering up and ignoring her own son's sexual crimes?

"Spiritual piety" is the new head of that church cheating on his wife, the mother of his children, for decades?

How very interesting?

Exactly. Both boys are spoiled brats, spoiled rotten by endless nannies.

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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

"Spiritual piety" is the head of a church covering up and ignoring her own son's sexual crimes?

"Spiritual piety" is the new head of that church cheating on his wife, the mother of his children, for decades?

How very interesting?

You're correct of course, there's a great deal of deep seated hypocrisy there. It's practically a tradition in itself.