The Queen

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 1:50 pm

Huw looks broken.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 1:55 pm

The bell is ringing 96 times.

Livilla · Post by **Livilla** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:24 pm

I absolutely love all the de-cellophaned floral tributes carefully placed around Windsor Castle, they make it look so beautiful. One of my earliest memories of being in the UK was seeing the sea of cellophane outside Kensington Palace for Diana, so this is a much better option.

It was the 2 minute silence followed by the lone piper that set me off, so very moving.

TracyA · Post by **TracyA** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:14 pm

I really felt for the bearer party, so much pressure on them and the world watching. ETA, looks like the worst is yet to come, with all of those steps !

I can’t imagine having to grieve so publicly and having to put a brave face on.

It’s a long old day for everyone involved isn’t it, but one they’ll always remember being a part of.

Am I right in thinking that the foreign heads of state and Ex PMs etc aren’t going to Windsor? If so what do they do? I am guessing there’s probably some sort of ‘dinner ‘ for them .

Texaco Shirley · Post by **Texaco Shirley** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:21 pm

They just said some foreign heads of state and politicians would be there. Tony Blair certainly is.

Dutchie · Post by **Dutchie** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:34 pm

Yes, I saw our royals there and those from Denmark. No Bojo though!

Pippedydeadeye · Post by **Pippedydeadeye** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:40 pm

Sky wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:41 pm I'm actually speechless at this parade. It's jawdropping, and that's not a phrase I use often.

I’ve really enjoyed your FB commentary.

Rosa · Post by **Rosa** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:48 pm

The Queen's pony

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Arrietty · Post by **Arrietty** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:48 pm

I know!

Roma · Post by **Roma** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:49 pm

The Queen‘s pony has broken me

Dutchie · Post by **Dutchie** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:50 pm

Pony Emma!

Livilla · Post by **Livilla** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:55 pm

I liked seeing pony Emma, but this feels like the longest parade by quite some margin!

Roma · Post by **Roma** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:56 pm

And now the Corgis

Rosa · Post by **Rosa** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:56 pm

The corgis

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Cerise · Post by **Cerise** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:58 pm

Oh good grief!

Kleio · Post by **Kleio** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:05 pm

Charles looks like he’s aged since this morning.

I think Blair is going as a Knight of the Garter.

I missed the corgis as I fell asleep.

Rosa · Post by **Rosa** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:12 pm

I'm not sure I can watch the pallbearers having to deal with all these steps now.

Flora Poste · Post by **Flora Poste** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:15 pm

Did you see the guard with his hand on the back of the coffin while they were going up the steps?

Cerise · Post by **Cerise** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:16 pm

Flora Poste wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:15 pm Did you see the guard with his hand on the back of the coffin while they were going up the steps?

He’s done it a few times when there’s been steps involved.

Rosa · Post by **Rosa** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:16 pm

Yes, it seems so precarious. This is a lot of steps!

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