The Queen

Livilla · Post by **Livilla** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:17 pm

I do hope the men in the bearer party never have to buy a pint ever again in the regimental mess, they have done an amazing job (plus the ones in Scotland and on the FAF plane too, of course).

Kleio · Post by **Kleio** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:17 pm

They look like children too. I bet they’re all under 25.

Turtle Bean · Post by **Turtle Bean** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:25 pm

I didn't realise the bearers would be the same for every part. I bet their mums have been crying all day, they did so well.

Emma the pony was so lovely.

I've given up trying to do anything else today now.

H1ppychick · Post by **H1ppychick** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:25 pm

I’ve just driven from South Devon to Bristol with the Radio 4 commentary (listening to pop music seemed wrong). I’ve just put the TV back on, but missed seeing the hearse strewn with flowers.

Turtle Bean · Post by **Turtle Bean** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:26 pm

Besides I am fascinated by the stick breaking to come.

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:26 pm

I thought that too, Bean, and I've been so anxious for them all day. They've done an excellent job.

Topcat · Post by **Topcat** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:28 pm

How the hell do they all hold it together?

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:31 pm

They have done brilliantly.

Flora Poste · Post by **Flora Poste** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:32 pm

This service is beautiful and I'm finding it so much more affecting than the state funeral this morning.

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:33 pm

They're all so young too, and I wonder how they got chosen and how many were held in reserve.

H1ppychick · Post by **H1ppychick** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:35 pm

Every time I stop and reflect rather than just observing I become momentarily tearful, so you’re not alone Flora.

H1ppychick · Post by **H1ppychick** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:37 pm

I like this choir better than Westminster. Also it has at least one woman that I’ve seen.

Topcat · Post by **Topcat** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:38 pm

Wait until they remove that crown and sceptre. It's going to be bad.

H1ppychick · Post by **H1ppychick** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:47 pm

Welp, I’m gone.

Turtle Bean · Post by **Turtle Bean** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:53 pm

This service was much more moving, I agree. The stick wasn't as dramatic as I thought it might be.

Kleio · Post by **Kleio** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:56 pm

I hope the family get a couple of days now to relax and have some private mourning.

Turtle Bean · Post by **Turtle Bean** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:57 pm

Charles looked very close to tears then.

Marth · Post by **Marth** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:57 pm

I bet they are glad they can get in a car now

TracyA · Post by **TracyA** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:59 pm

He was definitely close to tears towards the end.

I hope they can go and have a few drinks and tears in private now.

Rosa · Post by **Rosa** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:00 pm

It's been a long day for them. I feel tired and all I've done is watch from the sofa.

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