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"You should have said part 3 for royalists only 
And pomp and ceremony, no talking shop!
And don't dare anyone mention money or 4 years olds."
I don’t have money or 4 year olds so I won’t mention them |
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"You should have said part 3 for royalists only
And pomp and ceremony, no talking shop!
And don't dare anyone mention money or 4 years olds."
Or madness, it’s a touchy subject for our royal family. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can I just ask....
How many comments are we allowed to make on a thread?
Is you Keep it to yourself 175
Now that is a hijack "
Only if you do it at gun point |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can I just ask....
How many comments are we allowed to make on a thread?
Is you Keep it to yourself 175
Now that is a hijack
Only if you do it at gun point
Dam it....don't have one  "
I think you can use a knife too?! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What does Alan Titchmarsh have to do with the price of fish?!  "
Actually he had quite a lot to do with the Queen I think and also hes interviewed king Charles a few times. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can I just ask....
How many comments are we allowed to make on a thread?
Is you Keep it to yourself 175
Now that is a hijack
Only if you do it at gun point
Dam it....don't have one
I think you can use a knife too?!"
Threadnapping? What does someone need to give you in order to get their thread back? |
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"What does Alan Titchmarsh have to do with the price of fish?!
Actually he had quite a lot to do with the Queen I think and also hes interviewed king Charles a few times. "
Maybe he landscapers their gardens? |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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"What does Alan Titchmarsh have to do with the price of fish?!
Actually he had quite a lot to do with the Queen I think and also hes interviewed king Charles a few times. "
He had dinner with Charles on his last night as Prince, apparently. |
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By *abs..Woman
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"You should have said part 3 for royalists only
And pomp and ceremony, no talking shop!
And don't dare anyone mention money or 4 years olds."
quite right. Who would want to name call a 4 year old?  |
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"For the people worried about the cost - it’s costing each taxpayer in the Uk 17p each. No biggie. Peace out "
Just for context, I’ll be more than happy for everyone in the country to send me 17p. Sure they won’t miss it.  |
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"Can I just ask....
How many comments are we allowed to make on a thread?
Is you Keep it to yourself 175
Now that is a hijack
Only if you do it at gun point
Dam it....don't have one
I think you can use a knife too?!
Threadnapping? What does someone need to give you in order to get their thread back?"
The joys of fab...nothing stays on the original OP |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"For the people worried about the cost - it’s costing each taxpayer in the Uk 17p each. No biggie. Peace out "
How is that worked out?
Sorry don't mean to hijack I'm genuinely curious cause ai couldn't find an official cost anywhere |
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"Huge crowds along the long walk at Windsor. I do hope that there is some private family service where they can have their own moment, share their memories and celebrate a life well lived."
The committal at 19:30 this evening is close family only. This will be when she is moved to the tomb. |
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"You should have said part 3 for royalists only
And pomp and ceremony, no talking shop!
And don't dare anyone mention money or 4 years olds.
quite right. Who would want to name call a 4 year old? "
Exactly...shocking |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You should have said part 3 for royalists only
And pomp and ceremony, no talking shop!
And don't dare anyone mention money or 4 years olds.
quite right. Who would want to name call a 4 year old? "
Other 4 year olds....and even most of them have more sense tbh |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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"You should have said part 3 for royalists only
And pomp and ceremony, no talking shop!
And don't dare anyone mention money or 4 years olds.
quite right. Who would want to name call a 4 year old?
Exactly...shocking "
The money was you. The thread was hijacked. It was supposed to be about the funeral but some people can’t even let others talk about one of the most historic events to happen in the country without dragging it down. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Huge crowds along the long walk at Windsor. I do hope that there is some private family service where they can have their own moment, share their memories and celebrate a life well lived."
After the private burial they are having a family dinner at Windsor. |
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"You should have said part 3 for royalists only
And pomp and ceremony, no talking shop!
And don't dare anyone mention money or 4 years olds.
quite right. Who would want to name call a 4 year old?
Exactly...shocking
The money was you. The thread was hijacked. It was supposed to be about the funeral but some people can’t even let others talk about one of the most historic events to happen in the country without dragging it down. "
I know it was me who mentioned money, probably not the only one thinking it tbf...I just said it! Isn't that what happens on threads.. at least my comment was still funeral related. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Is this like Return of the Jedi and we get to see Force Ghosts of past Royals or is it more like the Star Trek films where the odd numbered are crap and the even ones better. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I hope Huw Edwards gets a commendation at some point, his reporting has been exemplary, from announcing the death of HRH to commentating today.
Thank you Huw |
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By *abs..Woman
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"I hope Huw Edwards gets a commendation at some point, his reporting has been exemplary, from announcing the death of HRH to commentating today.
Thank you Huw "
He’s been incredible. He has a lovely voice for it as well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It was beautiful, emotional and moving.
Such respect and dignity too 
Very British
God Save The King "
Do you know when they sang that at the funeral even though I was expecting it my heart skipped a beat as it just doesn't feel right. I guess it will just take time to get used to. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I hope Huw Edwards gets a commendation at some point, his reporting has been exemplary, from announcing the death of HRH to commentating today.
Thank you Huw
He’s been incredible. He has a lovely voice for it as well. "
He really has been incredible..and yes, his voice is very soothing in his beautiful Welsh accent |
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By *abs..Woman
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"I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd. "
They haven’t had any time to grieve have they? |
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By *ugby 123Couple
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"I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd.
They haven’t had any time to grieve have they? "
No none at all. Hopefully they will get some time soon |
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"It was kind of funny. all of the them had to dodge the horse manure
Bet they were fuming
Get those boots nice and polished up lads, we'll be after the mounted cavalry
Ffs"
I was thinking.
the soldier would’ve thought. shit I’ve got to walk all the way to end with this shit on my bloody shoe and it’s getting warm |
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By *abs..Woman
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"It was kind of funny. all of the them had to dodge the horse manure
Bet they were fuming
Get those boots nice and polished up lads, we'll be after the mounted cavalry
Ffs
I was thinking.
the soldier would’ve thought. shit I’ve got to walk all the way to end with this shit on my bloody shoe and it’s getting warm "
Eww nice smell
The family funeral is starting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd.
They haven’t had any time to grieve have they? "
I actually said to Ash I didn't know if the cheering was appropriate but I suppose maybe people felt they were celebrating her. I do think on the whole the crowd was quite respectful. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd.
They haven’t had any time to grieve have they?
No none at all. Hopefully they will get some time soon"
The Royal family and Royal households have an additional 7 days of mourning and the rest of the nation now gets back to normal. Hopefully that will give them all some space and some peace and rest. |
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By *iss SinWoman
over a year ago
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I was at an event yesterday and out of respect we were all asked to sing God Save the King. It felt strange and will take a while to get used to it. Today has been emotional and beautiful, no more than what the Queen deserves. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd. "
Yes, clapping isn't so bad but cheering strikes a mixed note.
Some did 3 cheers as she passed through the gateway, not celebratory, still respectful.
I did like that there wasn't incessant voiceovers. Much better |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It was beautiful, emotional and moving.
Such respect and dignity too
Very British
God Save The King
Do you know when they sang that at the funeral even though I was expecting it my heart skipped a beat as it just doesn't feel right. I guess it will just take time to get used to. "
I cried at that  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd.
Yes, clapping isn't so bad but cheering strikes a mixed note.
Some did 3 cheers as she passed through the gateway, not celebratory, still respectful.
I did like that there wasn't incessant voiceovers. Much better "
The 3 Cheers I thought was lovely and very appropriate but yes I have mixed feelings on the cheering. Also apparently you can watch the rest of it on the red button without all the commentary just the images. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd. "
One of the many costs of being a royal that most don't consider at all |
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"I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd. "
I noticed that, too. Same goes for the clappers and flower chuckers. They don't realise the incredible power of silence and stillness.
I suppose that's what a constant diet of reality shows and soap operas, social media and celebrity does to some people. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd.
I noticed that, too. Same goes for the clappers and flower chuckers. They don't realise the incredible power of silence and stillness.
I suppose that's what a constant diet of reality shows and soap operas, social media and celebrity does to some people. "
I disagree with that last sentence because people did the same for Diana's funeral and we didn't have social media then. |
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Her passing wasn't exactly a surprise for most. I for one feel a deep sense of happiness and respect for this woman - she was born a simple woman and didn't know any of this was coming her way. All the way to the end she smiled her way through - you have to admire that strength and resolve. The pain and suffering she must have endured after Phillip left her here doesn't bear thinking about. So at 8 tonight I will raise a glass and salute my old boss for the last time God save you and rest easy now Nana. |
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"Her passing wasn't exactly a surprise for most. I for one feel a deep sense of happiness and respect for this woman - she was born a simple woman and didn't know any of this was coming her way. All the way to the end she smiled her way through - you have to admire that strength and resolve. The pain and suffering she must have endured after Phillip left her here doesn't bear thinking about. So at 8 tonight I will raise a glass and salute my old boss for the last time God save you and rest easy now Nana."
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It’s not often I’m proud to be British but what I’ve seen over the past 10 days has made me beyond proud. As a nation we’ve come together to deliver the most fitting tributes to a Queen that served us until the day she died, as she vowed she would. The public, the services, the royal family have all contributed with dignity and respect. The organisation that was needed for such precision of execution over the last 10 days couldn’t have been any better. The Queen now on her final journey cheered and applauded all the way. We can be proud that she couldn’t have had a more fitting send off. RIP ma’am |
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"I think it was very long and will still be going on at 7 O'clock tonight. I know this is all for public showing, but there is still a family who probably want to say oh all sod off and let me grieve.
I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd.
Yes, clapping isn't so bad but cheering strikes a mixed note.
Some did 3 cheers as she passed through the gateway, not celebratory, still respectful.
I did like that there wasn't incessant voiceovers. Much better
The 3 Cheers I thought was lovely and very appropriate but yes I have mixed feelings on the cheering. Also apparently you can watch the rest of it on the red button without all the commentary just the images. "
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"Her passing wasn't exactly a surprise for most. I for one feel a deep sense of happiness and respect for this woman - she was born a simple woman and didn't know any of this was coming her way. All the way to the end she smiled her way through - you have to admire that strength and resolve. The pain and suffering she must have endured after Phillip left her here doesn't bear thinking about. So at 8 tonight I will raise a glass and salute my old boss for the last time God save you and rest easy now Nana."
Well said, she could have after she lost her 'rock' stepped aside and let Charlie boy step up but she gave her word to the Nation upon her Coronation and she stood by that..
She got on with it despite the loss..
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"It’s not often I’m proud to be British but what I’ve seen over the past 10 days has made me beyond proud. As a nation we’ve come together to deliver the most fitting tributes to a Queen that served us until the day she died, as she vowed she would. The public, the services, the royal family have all contributed with dignity and respect. The organisation that was needed for such precision of execution over the last 10 days couldn’t have been any better. The Queen now on her final journey cheered and applauded all the way. We can be proud that she couldn’t have had a more fitting send off. RIP ma’am "
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I tell you what those coffin bearers deserve a round of applause, total legends nerves of steel.
Also I doff my cap to the chap's and ladies who are clearly of advancing year's in full dress uniform and never missed a step.
I bet there's some blisters on feet today tho. |
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"I disagree with that last sentence because people did the same for Diana's funeral and we didn't have social media then. "
Social media is just another ingredient in the mix. Some people have just lost all notion of how to behave decently.
I queued for the lying in state, and the amount of people you saw jumping the queue was staggering. Wanted the police to step in, rip off their wristbands, and make them go all the way back to the start.
Same with idiots taking selfies along the route. You were told to switch off your phones before entering Westminster, but one silly cow in front of me still tried to take a selfie as she went in.
Thankfully the security stopped her. Makes you wonder how many went along because they saw it as just another 'grammable moment.
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Just on my way home from Central London. It was a very moving experience, feeling part of something larger than oneself and coming together with a huge mixture of people to pay our respects. We'll Meet Again. |
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"Just on my way home from Central London. It was a very moving experience, feeling part of something larger than oneself and coming together with a huge mixture of people to pay our respects. We'll Meet Again."
Glad you think it was worth the trip |
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"Just on my way home from Central London. It was a very moving experience, feeling part of something larger than oneself and coming together with a huge mixture of people to pay our respects. We'll Meet Again.
Glad you think it was worth the trip "
Thanks KC I didn't see much, all the best spots went overnight or very early today, but the sense of a unique occasion was very strong. |
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"Just on my way home from Central London. It was a very moving experience, feeling part of something larger than oneself and coming together with a huge mixture of people to pay our respects. We'll Meet Again."
Ah, I wish I could have been there. Good for you |
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Seeing her fell pony and corgis waiting as the cortège passed did give me some emotional feels. We know that animals/pets can go downhill when their owner dies but of course, they don't understand |
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"I think this procession going to Windsor has felt more intimate and moving. Perhaps because the public is so close.
Yes, a bit like the Edinburgh Royal mile one"
Agreed and how nice to have Emma the black pony there and just now the corgis too - I am sure they were loved very much. The scattered flowers on the grass coming all the way up looked exquisite and the children already there waiting for this last procession with all the staff lining up too. A lot more personal and intimate. |
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"Seeing her fell pony and corgis waiting as the cortège passed did give me some emotional feels. We know that animals/pets can go downhill when their owner dies but of course, they don't understand "
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"Stairs,lots of them now. Always a heart in your mouth time"
Worst for me was the bearer party at Northolt taking the coffin off the C17. The WO marching backwards - down the aircraft ramp - eyes and a hand fixed on the coffin to ensure it stayed in place. Awesome stuff. |
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"Stairs,lots of them now. Always a heart in your mouth time
The precision is breathtaking
Totally
As others have said, all of the Forces where outstanding today."
Yes they were, definitely did HRH proud today |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Wait till they remove the stuff off the coffin and then Iit lowers, I think a few will catch their breath.
It will hit home if it hasn't already "
I think that is happening later this evening, in a private ceremony. |
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"Wait till they remove the stuff off the coffin and then Iit lowers, I think a few will catch their breath.
It will hit home if it hasn't already
I think that is happening later this evening, in a private ceremony."
I don't think there is tv coverage of it |
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Not read all through the thread(s) and I’m sure it must be have been mentioned before but huge admiration for those young men acting as pall bearers for Her Majesty. Flawless. An absolute credit. |
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"I disagree with that last sentence because people did the same for Diana's funeral and we didn't have social media then.
Social media is just another ingredient in the mix. Some people have just lost all notion of how to behave decently.
I queued for the lying in state, and the amount of people you saw jumping the queue was staggering. Wanted the police to step in, rip off their wristbands, and make them go all the way back to the start.
Same with idiots taking selfies along the route. You were told to switch off your phones before entering Westminster, but one silly cow in front of me still tried to take a selfie as she went in.
Thankfully the security stopped her. Makes you wonder how many went along because they saw it as just another 'grammable moment.
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That's surprising as we were in the accessible queue and any queue jumpers were very quickly removed. |
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"Wait till they remove the stuff off the coffin and then Iit lowers, I think a few will catch their breath.
It will hit home if it hasn't already "
A very very powerful moment in history and deeply moving |
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By *amissCouple
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"Wait till they remove the stuff off the coffin and then Iit lowers, I think a few will catch their breath.
It will hit home if it hasn't already
I think that is happening later this evening, in a private ceremony.
I don't think there is tv coverage of it"
So it appears it's the actual burial that is private. |
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"That was so moving. "
I had to stop watching after the coffin left Wellington Arch as it was A sensory overload for me but I will try and catch up on the rest of it later. |
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"Quite wonderful closing monologue from Kirsty Young on the BBC coverage.
'Grief is the price we pay for love'
Those were apparently the Queen's own words. "
They were, after 9/11. I think they are a variation on a poem by WB Yeats. |
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"That's surprising as we were in the accessible queue and any queue jumpers were very quickly removed."
I think the accessible queue had been stopped by the time I got to Westminster (Sunday mid-morning).
It was all OK until we reached the South Bank, then people started jumping, some gradually worming their way forward, others just blatantly marching past once we got around the Royal Festival Hall area onwards.
Much of the stewarding was really shit though. Saw quite a few stewards getting told off by their supervisors for sitting down on the job, or letting the crowd get too wide.
Not many police actually controlling the crowd, but when there was, like by the Covid memorial wall opposite Parliament, the jumping ceased. So many out of town police: "Barnsley's Finest" on Lambeth bridge were brilliant, really good banter with the queue.
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"That's surprising as we were in the accessible queue and any queue jumpers were very quickly removed.
I think the accessible queue had been stopped by the time I got to Westminster (Sunday mid-morning).
It was all OK until we reached the South Bank, then people started jumping, some gradually worming their way forward, others just blatantly marching past once we got around the Royal Festival Hall area onwards.
Much of the stewarding was really shit though. Saw quite a few stewards getting told off by their supervisors for sitting down on the job, or letting the crowd get too wide.
Not many police actually controlling the crowd, but when there was, like by the Covid memorial wall opposite Parliament, the jumping ceased. So many out of town police: "Barnsley's Finest" on Lambeth bridge were brilliant, really good banter with the queue.
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The accessible queue was stopped from getting any longer by about 6pm Saturday, just as we got to the front for the wristband.
There were loads of police and Air Force people stewarding our queue. Obviously disabled people are a major potential threat |
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I've watched it all day and what a day that we will never forget ..
Those Pall Bearers need a medal btw ..
The main thing I took out of it today is the people of Britain coming together as one to pay respect..
Made me proud to be British today !! |
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"I've watched it all day and what a day that we will never forget ..
Those Pall Bearers need a medal btw ..
The main thing I took out of it today is the people of Britain coming together as one to pay respect..
Made me proud to be British today !! "
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"I've watched it all day and what a day that we will never forget ..
Those Pall Bearers need a medal btw ..
The main thing I took out of it today is the people of Britain coming together as one to pay respect..
Made me proud to be British today !!
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Couldn't agree more |
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"I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd.
I noticed that, too. Same goes for the clappers and flower chuckers. They don't realise the incredible power of silence and stillness.
I suppose that's what a constant diet of reality shows and soap operas, social media and celebrity does to some people. "
Yes, I agree; I know people mean well but wish people would still just stand in dignified selfless silence and not clap, let alone anything else. Too many people seem to have 'got the clap' now! |
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"Quite wonderful closing monologue from Kirsty Young on the BBC coverage.
'Grief is the price we pay for love'
Those were apparently the Queen's own words. "
Yes, she was calm and respectful and thoughtful, which made it even more moving, especially as she was clearly moved herself but managed to control her emotions. |
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"I've watched it all day and what a day that we will never forget ..
Those Pall Bearers need a medal btw ..
The main thing I took out of it today is the people of Britain coming together as one to pay respect..
Made me proud to be British today !! "
Yeah agree with that. The reasons don't really matter but after so much argument and division the last few years it was lovely to see people sharing and joining together in something. And in fairness too... Those who are passionately anti... Fair play for not spoiling it for those who were expressing their respect and feelings. A special day. Shame it has to come when the special lady has died. |
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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago
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"I thought the service was nice and the slow march very sombre...but I don't get the whoop whooping from some of the crowd.
I noticed that, too. Same goes for the clappers and flower chuckers. They don't realise the incredible power of silence and stillness.
I suppose that's what a constant diet of reality shows and soap operas, social media and celebrity does to some people.
Yes, I agree; I know people mean well but wish people would still just stand in dignified selfless silence and not clap, let alone anything else. Too many people seem to have 'got the clap' now!"
Muted the whoopers... |
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I live on a main road down in Kent and its very busy, today it was like going back 40 years to Sunday closing.
i think we should go back to that day of rest, not for any religious reasons maybe just for reflection. |
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"I live on a main road down in Kent and its very busy, today it was like going back 40 years to Sunday closing.
i think we should go back to that day of rest, not for any religious reasons maybe just for reflection."
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband. "
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession. |
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"I've watched it all day and what a day that we will never forget ..
Those Pall Bearers need a medal btw ..
The main thing I took out of it today is the people of Britain coming together as one to pay respect..
Made me proud to be British today !! "
I heard some or all of the Pall Bearers had only been back from Iraq a few weeks. |
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession."
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now. |
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"I've watched it all day and what a day that we will never forget ..
Those Pall Bearers need a medal btw ..
The main thing I took out of it today is the people of Britain coming together as one to pay respect..
Made me proud to be British today !!
I heard some or all of the Pall Bearers had only been back from Iraq a few weeks. "
I believe that it was even less than that, and that The Queen's Company 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards were actually in Iraq when the Queen died and were immediately flown back to begin preparations and rehearsals, and that it was they who provided all or most of the bearer party as well as the escort/Guard of Honour. |
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"What was the funeral March music played during the day?"
When, exactly? Quite a few pieces were played in the Abbey as people arrived. Or do you mean in the funeral procession between Westminster Hall and the Abbey (i.e the military marches?) |
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"I've watched it all day and what a day that we will never forget ..
Those Pall Bearers need a medal btw ..
The main thing I took out of it today is the people of Britain coming together as one to pay respect..
Made me proud to be British today !!
I heard some or all of the Pall Bearers had only been back from Iraq a few weeks.
I believe that it was even less than that, and that The Queen's Company 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards were actually in Iraq when the Queen died and were immediately flown back to begin preparations and rehearsals, and that it was they who provided all or most of the bearer party as well as the escort/Guard of Honour."
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"What was the funeral March music played during the day?
When, exactly? Quite a few pieces were played in the Abbey as people arrived. Or do you mean in the funeral procession between Westminster Hall and the Abbey (i.e the military marches?)"
The processional march music |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession.
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now."
Actually it might be an RAF uniform as his hat is the same colour as William's.
No one online mentions him. He stood out to me because he walked all the way to Westminster from Buckingham Palace and he went out of step a few times. |
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession.
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now.
Actually it might be an RAF uniform as his hat is the same colour as William's.
No one online mentions him. He stood out to me because he walked all the way to Westminster from Buckingham Palace and he went out of step a few times. "
I believe it was her Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young, as the senior staff members of the household directly followed the royal members of the house. |
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"What was the funeral March music played during the day?
When, exactly? Quite a few pieces were played in the Abbey as people arrived. Or do you mean in the funeral procession between Westminster Hall and the Abbey (i.e the military marches?)
The processional march music"
There were a few, but possibly Beethoven's Funeral March? Not sure which number, he wrote a few. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession.
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now.
Actually it might be an RAF uniform as his hat is the same colour as William's.
No one online mentions him. He stood out to me because he walked all the way to Westminster from Buckingham Palace and he went out of step a few times.
I believe it was her Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young, as the senior staff members of the household directly followed the royal members of the house. "
He's only 55. The man I'm talking about looked about 70.
He was directly behind Harry walking to Westminster.
You can see him if you look on YouTube. |
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"What was the funeral March music played during the day?
When, exactly? Quite a few pieces were played in the Abbey as people arrived. Or do you mean in the funeral procession between Westminster Hall and the Abbey (i.e the military marches?)
The processional march music
There were a few, but possibly Beethoven's Funeral March? Not sure which number, he wrote a few."
I am sure it was 1, 2 and 3 |
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession.
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now.
Actually it might be an RAF uniform as his hat is the same colour as William's.
No one online mentions him. He stood out to me because he walked all the way to Westminster from Buckingham Palace and he went out of step a few times.
I believe it was her Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young, as the senior staff members of the household directly followed the royal members of the house.
He's only 55. The man I'm talking about looked about 70.
He was directly behind Harry walking to Westminster.
You can see him if you look on YouTube. "
Do you have a YouTube link? |
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession.
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now.
Actually it might be an RAF uniform as his hat is the same colour as William's.
No one online mentions him. He stood out to me because he walked all the way to Westminster from Buckingham Palace and he went out of step a few times.
I believe it was her Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young, as the senior staff members of the household directly followed the royal members of the house.
He's only 55. The man I'm talking about looked about 70.
He was directly behind Harry walking to Westminster.
You can see him if you look on YouTube. "
I know who you mean |
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession.
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now.
Actually it might be an RAF uniform as his hat is the same colour as William's.
No one online mentions him. He stood out to me because he walked all the way to Westminster from Buckingham Palace and he went out of step a few times.
I believe it was her Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young, as the senior staff members of the household directly followed the royal members of the house.
He's only 55. The man I'm talking about looked about 70.
He was directly behind Harry walking to Westminster.
You can see him if you look on YouTube. "
Other than the Royal family who you would know the 3 other men were the Duke of Gloucester, Lord snowden And Timothy Lawrence. There wasn't anybody else I don't think. |
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession.
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now.
Actually it might be an RAF uniform as his hat is the same colour as William's.
No one online mentions him. He stood out to me because he walked all the way to Westminster from Buckingham Palace and he went out of step a few times.
I believe it was her Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young, as the senior staff members of the household directly followed the royal members of the house.
He's only 55. The man I'm talking about looked about 70.
He was directly behind Harry walking to Westminster.
You can see him if you look on YouTube. "
Not sure if this answers your question
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62941422
Bbcs version of who was who
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"Does anyone know who the elderly gentleman in uniform was who walked in between the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Snowdon?
Timothy Laurence, I think. Princess Ann's husband.
No, this was an older man in an army uniform. I think he was wearing glasses. He was next to Tim Laurence going up the steps , after the Duke of Gloucester left the procession.
I didn't read the elderly bit!! Prince Michael of Kent, by any chance? Guessing now.
Actually it might be an RAF uniform as his hat is the same colour as William's.
No one online mentions him. He stood out to me because he walked all the way to Westminster from Buckingham Palace and he went out of step a few times.
I believe it was her Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young, as the senior staff members of the household directly followed the royal members of the house.
He's only 55. The man I'm talking about looked about 70.
He was directly behind Harry walking to Westminster.
You can see him if you look on YouTube.
Not sure if this answers your question
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62941422
Bbcs version of who was who
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Yes! He is the Duke of Gloucester. I was thinking that was the Duke of Kent's name. Thank you, it was driving me nuts. |
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"What was the funeral March music played during the day?
When, exactly? Quite a few pieces were played in the Abbey as people arrived. Or do you mean in the funeral procession between Westminster Hall and the Abbey (i.e the military marches?)
The processional march music
There were a few, but possibly Beethoven's Funeral March? Not sure which number, he wrote a few.
I am sure it was 1, 2 and 3"
Funeral March No 1 by Johann Heinrich Walch was one of them. |
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Beautifully done, everyone looked amazing, the parade was outstanding.
Can't work out if Charles was crying for the loss or the bill.
Andrew off the hook again, Megan looked like she was daydreaming.
I wanna play with Fergie in a fetish club.
Oh the hearse was a badass bitchin ride. |
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