Queen Elizabeth Funeral

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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.

No one is crying about it. Merely explaining why he appears aged.

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It's neat seeing the Queen's cousins during the procession/at the funeral. We forget they were the Peters/Zaras/Beatrice/Eugenies/Louises/Jamess of their day.

I hope they still come out to the balcony for Trooping the Colour. Nice link to the past.

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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.

I also think it would be strange for the Pope to attend. I realize we're 700ish years on from Henry VIII's break with Rome, but it's still a break that meant something and has repercussions to this day - i.e. - the monarch is the head of the Anglican church and not the Pope. And while we are all very ecumenical these days I don't think the Catholic Church has ever officially recognized the schism as valid.

Perfectly suitable for the Vatican to send high-level representatives, but not the Pope.

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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.

That’s right. Lots of shopping malls owned by the Crown Estate that require someone to dedicate them. And luncheons after luncheons after luncheons…

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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.

The person who attended the baptism doesn’t know anything about the history of the Episcopal Church. They simply expressed that they learned something new when they were a guest at a happy occasion for a friend. It wasn’t an “embarrassing gaffe.” In fact, you don’t know for sure which version of the hymn was sung. I would suggest that only a “boor” would take this opportunity to mock someone who expressed an interest in learning more and possibly attending future services. As a member of the Episcopal Church, I welcome the opportunity to help expose people to the history and beautiful liturgy of the Church.

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Anonymous wrote:It's neat seeing the Queen's cousins during the procession/at the funeral. We forget they were the Peters/Zaras/Beatrice/Eugenies/Louises/Jamess of their day.

I hope they still come out to the balcony for Trooping the Colour. Nice link to the past.

They have already way scaled back the balcony at TTC. This year was just the Queen, Charles, Camilla, and the Cambridge Family. From now on will be the same, minus the Queen. Eventually Charlotte and Louis will get dropped for George’s wife and children.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Let's see, a dream about going through a tunnel, embarrassment about exposed breasts (nakedness) in the presence of a Queen. Freud would have had a field day.

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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.

The person who attended the baptism doesn’t know anything about the history of the Episcopal Church. They simply expressed that they learned something new when they were a guest at a happy occasion for a friend. It wasn’t an “embarrassing gaffe.” In fact, you don’t know for sure which version of the hymn was sung. I would suggest that only a “boor” would take this opportunity to mock someone who expressed an interest in learning more and possibly attending future services. As a member of the Episcopal Church, I welcome the opportunity to help expose people to the history and beautiful liturgy of the Church.

Wrong thread, PP. No idea what baptism you're referring to.

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Anonymous wrote:I loved all the different uniforms on display.

Who were the shiny gold soldiers?

Grenadier Guards

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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.

The person who attended the baptism doesn’t know anything about the history of the Episcopal Church. They simply expressed that they learned something new when they were a guest at a happy occasion for a friend. It wasn’t an “embarrassing gaffe.” In fact, you don’t know for sure which version of the hymn was sung. I would suggest that only a “boor” would take this opportunity to mock someone who expressed an interest in learning more and possibly attending future services. As a member of the Episcopal Church, I welcome the opportunity to help expose people to the history and beautiful liturgy of the Church.

Wrong thread, dude.

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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 Episcopal Church of the U.S. was temporarily suspended from the worldwide Anglican community in 2016. I don't know it's current status.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm glad it's over. Now we don't have to hear about her anymore.

Couldn't agree more. This spectacle has taken up way too much air time. I really hope this is the beginning of the end of the ridiculous institution that is the British Monarchy.

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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.

i suggest you read up on your history.

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Is the flag on her coffin the royal flag? I was wondering why Diana's coffin was adorned with the same flag. Did the Queen allow it as she was the mother of the future king though she too had been stripped of her royal duties?

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Anonymous wrote:Is the flag on her coffin the royal flag? I was wondering why Diana's coffin was adorned with the same flag. Did the Queen allow it as she was the mother of the future king though she too had been stripped of her royal duties?

The royals were not planning to do anything special for Diana until the public backlash forced them to.