Queen Elizabeth Funeral

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Anonymous wrote:Sad to see the little kids crying, Charlotte, George and Edward’s son.

Sadder that we’re consuming that.

It’s okay to cry when you are sad. It doesn’t need to be hidden or cause embarrassment.

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Anonymous wrote:Sad to see the little kids crying, Charlotte, George and Edward’s son.

Death is a part of life. That they are sad now means they had a chance to know her. Shidind kids from desthand sorrow in some misguided attempt to prevent trauma does them no good.

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Anonymous wrote:Windsor Castle is where the other former direct royals are buried.

You can't deny the historical proportion of this funeral. They have not had such a big funeral since the 1700s.

Which I find odd since they buried another monarch (her father) just 70-some years ago. And his father before him and so on.

Exactly. Was her father’s funeral not a big deal?

I saw in Wikipedia the last three funerals for the Kings they were held at St. George's Chapel. even though they didn't reign long, surprised they weren't held at Westminster Abbey cause it's still the King. Wonder where CHarles will have his?

Does anyone know the name of the song that was played during the processional? Hauntingly beautiful.

Beethoven’s funeral march

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Windsor Castle is where the other former direct royals are buried.

You can't deny the historical proportion of this funeral. They have not had such a big funeral since the 1700s.

Which I find odd since they buried another monarch (her father) just 70-some years ago. And his father before him and so on.

Exactly. Was her father’s funeral not a big deal?

I saw in Wikipedia the last three funerals for the Kings they were held at St. George's Chapel. even though they didn't reign long, surprised they weren't held at Westminster Abbey cause it's still the King. Wonder where CHarles will have his?

Does anyone know the name of the song that was played during the processional? Hauntingly beautiful.

Beethoven’s funeral march

Really fascinating history behind the version of the song played for the Royal family:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.classicfm.com/composers/beethoven/walch-funeral-march-royal-family-remembrance-sunday/

Basically, it’s a song penned by a German Royal potentially misattributed to Beethoven.

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I am streaming it now on Youtube. Beautiful service. The choir sounds incredible.

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Who is the short guy with giant ears walking in front of the Queens hearse? Black morning suit, is wearing a few medals. He really looks like Charles!

He’s walking next to a 7 foot giant who is a doppelgänger for Stephen Merchant lol

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WOW!!! Just wow. The British military and everyone involved in this funeral and assorted events have done a fantastic job.

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Anonymous wrote:WOW!!! Just wow. The British military and everyone involved in this funeral and assorted events have done a fantastic job.

Yes! They apparently had middle of the night rehearsals. Amazing.

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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.

His pants are navy too. Probably wanted to emulate his father who was wearing the Navy uniform.

Wrong. The Prince of Wales is wearing Royal Air Force uniform. (If you’re going to post an authoritative-sounding statement, at least make sure it is correct.)

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Anonymous wrote:I was surprised to see Sarah sitting with the family.

It was decent of them to allow Fergie to attend. I think Philip was the one who couldn’t stand her.

She seems like a caring person and mother. She and Andrew seem practically remarried - they live together and spend a lot of time together. I read that she would regularly take walks with the Queen in Windsor.

Fergie was very close to the Queen. There was an interview where she talked about how the Queen was like a mother to her and filled that role in her life (fergies own mother died in a car crash I think?)

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Anonymous wrote:Sad to see the little kids crying, Charlotte, George and Edward’s son.

Sadder that we’re consuming that.

It’s okay to cry when you are sad. It doesn’t need to be hidden or cause embarrassment.

Of course. It also doesn’t need to be broadcast worldwide for clickbait. They’re children.

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Anonymous wrote:

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.

His pants are navy too. Probably wanted to emulate his father who was wearing the Navy uniform.

Wrong. The Prince of Wales is wearing Royal Air Force uniform. (If you’re going to post an authoritative-sounding statement, at least make sure it is correct.)

This is so amusing.

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Why does Peter walk with the senior Royals but not Zara?

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Anonymous wrote:Who is the short guy with giant ears walking in front of the Queens hearse? Black morning suit, is wearing a few medals. He really looks like Charles!

He’s walking next to a 7 foot giant who is a doppelgänger for Stephen Merchant lol

I believe they were her personal ushers. I’ve seen them both in pictures of her the past couple of years. The tall man looked very sad.

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someone just texted me that the corgis are there--is that true?? I was watching earlier and didn't seem them when as they approached st. george's. but then had to turn it off.