Queen Elizabeth Funeral

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Anonymous wrote:Just curious…Does anyone know why the pope decided not to attend when so many other foreign leaders came? Is it because she was the head of the Anglican Church, or just logistics?

He has had some mobility issues lately. Perhaps that played a role in the decision.

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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.

They might have sung “God Save the Queen (or King)” on this occasion, but some US Episcopal churches sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” in the place of the British version.

I'm aware. It's not a big deal which is why I said carry on.

It was HRM's funeral. Why do we Americans have to make every world event about 'us' or make embarrassing gaffes about whatever American thing is this or that way during an event that has nothing to do with us?

It's not funny. It just makes us look boorish and ignorant.

it is a US protest song. I sang it because I am an American and not a Brit.

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Anonymous wrote:Apparently the coffin was 600lbs. Those young pall bearers were amazing.

wow- why so heavy?

Royal coffins are lined in lead so the corpses don’t rot as quickly.

I did not know that--so interesting!

It was made decades ago apparently.

I wonder if Charles already has his?

Yes, I’m sure it is. The Queen and Prince Philip was made decades ago. They take a long time to make and don’t want a funeral delayed for want of a casket.

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Anonymous wrote:Apparently the coffin was 600lbs. Those young pall bearers were amazing.

😩 Pallbearer lads had me teared up.

Why coffin has to be so heavy? In the end everyone turns into dust.

Partly because of the long number of days before the burial.

+1 it has to be air tight. She is interred above ground so decomposition has to be controlled and air tight.

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Anonymous wrote:Just curious…Does anyone know why the pope decided not to attend when so many other foreign leaders came? Is it because she was the head of the Anglican Church, or just logistics?

The whole Henry VIII thing still sticks in their throat.

There were at least two high-level representatives from the Vatican there.

Yes, but not the Pope, which was the original question. The reps would be there for appearance's sake--so as not to snub the queen.

They weren’t Vatican representatives. They were English cardinals. One was likely the Archbishop of Westminster. They were seated among other church leaders of various denominations across the United Kingdom. I saw an Orthodox leader seated up there as well.

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Anonymous wrote:Apparently the coffin was 600lbs. Those young pall bearers were amazing.

😩 Pallbearer lads had me teared up.

So young too.

Can you imagine the stress?? Millions of people watching you in person and worldwide via close up camera shots.

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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.

They might have sung “God Save the Queen (or King)” on this occasion, but some US Episcopal churches sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” in the place of the British version.

I'm aware. It's not a big deal which is why I said carry on.

It was HRM's funeral. Why do we Americans have to make every world event about 'us' or make embarrassing gaffes about whatever American thing is this or that way during an event that has nothing to do with us?

It's not funny. It just makes us look boorish and ignorant.

it is a US protest song. I sang it because I am an American and not a Brit.

Why do you have to "protest" just because you're not British? What exactly are you protesting? Manners? Being considerate of others? How idiotic.

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Anonymous wrote:Charles looked like he's aged ten years in the last two weeks.

Since his beloved mother died he has been dragged from pillar to post, forced to sit at small desks and sign endless declarations with faulty pens, endured the jeers of drunken Republicans, and grasped dozens of dirty, sweaty, and sticky hands--all with barely a bathroom break.

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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.

Not quite correct but the Anglican Church and the Episcopalian do share hymns.

The US Episcopal Church separated from the Church of England around the time of the revolutionary war, but it is a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as is the Anglican Church & the Archbishop of Canterbury is the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion. The US “Book of Common Prayer” (liturgy) is closely based on the Anglican version.

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I learn so much about the English history and royalty watching BBC funeral than I do going to the museums. All about the traditions and protocols. Look at all those white haired people. They have alot of knowledge to pass down but who's going to listen to tradition anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:Charles looked like he's aged ten years in the last two weeks.

Since his beloved mother died he has been dragged from pillar to post, forced to sit at small desks and sign endless declarations with faulty pens, endured the jeers of drunken Republicans, and grasped dozens of dirty, sweaty, and sticky hands--all with barely a bathroom break.

Cry me a river.

If you want to wear the crown and live in extravagant palaces, then you have to deal with all the good and the bad that comes with it.

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Anonymous wrote:Apparently the coffin was 600lbs. Those young pall bearers were amazing.

😩 Pallbearer lads had me teared up.

Why coffin has to be so heavy? In the end everyone turns into dust.

Partly because of the long number of days before the burial.

+1 it has to be air tight. She is interred above ground so decomposition has to be controlled and air tight.

Good lord. I hadn't considered that.

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Anonymous wrote:Charles looked like he's aged ten years in the last two weeks.

Since his beloved mother died he has been dragged from pillar to post, forced to sit at small desks and sign endless declarations with faulty pens, endured the jeers of drunken Republicans, and grasped dozens of dirty, sweaty, and sticky hands--all with barely a bathroom break.

I hope he splits duties with William. The Queen should have handed down more duties sooner as well.

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I woke up early to watch, and then fell asleep during the procession. I dreamed I was in London and trying to get onto an indoor tram, like at Disney World or the Senate Office Building but in London, when I suddenly realized I wasn't wearing a bra. I had somehow left it in the bathroom. I ran back to get it and realized it was in my purse, which I had also somehow lost. I thought, they don't steal things in England so I don't have to worry, but just then the tram started to go and I had to shout that my purse was in one of the cars. My phone rang and I thought, how is that possible since I don't even have my purse? It was my actual phone ringing, which woke me up. Phew, I'm glad I didn't actually go.

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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.

Not quite correct but the Anglican Church and the Episcopalian do share hymns.

The US Episcopal Church separated from the Church of England around the time of the revolutionary war, but it is a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as is the Anglican Church & the Archbishop of Canterbury is the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion. The US “Book of Common Prayer” (liturgy) is closely based on the Anglican version.

The Episcopal Church’s BCP is actually based more closely on the Scottish BCP than the one used by the Church of England.