Prince Philip - RIP

North Lower Neil

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

I wonder if they'll have something more private too?

Karim_myBagheri

aliwibble said:

Karim_myBagheri said:

apart from the bloke who's doing it i am the only person i know who likes the sound of bagpipes. 

More from a nostalgia point of view (they remind me of my Grandad) than a musical point of view. Played well they're OK, but if you have poor bag control and/or fingering they're prone to make that awful squealing noise, and the sound of them tuning up is painful especially if you have the misfortune to be in the same room.

there used to be a bloke that would practice in a lay by off the A2. Obviously his neighbours and his family were so pissed off with him so i guess that is why he was there. 

bobmunro

Karim_myBagheri said:

apart from the bloke who's doing it i am the only person i know who likes the sound of bagpipes. 

Bagpipes are instruments of the Gods - awe inspiring in my view.

bobmunro

I am a dyed in the wool anti-royalist - but I do have immense respect for the Queen.

Surprisingly though I did on occasion have to wipe a tear away, especially as Nimrod finished and the camera picked up the Duke’s cap and gloves on the seat of the carriage - a very touching moment.

In many ways it was a shame that the pandemic limited the grandeur of the ceremony, but for me it added to the poignancy. A beautifully crafted occasion.

Thoughts with Her Majesty - she looked so alone, and when she arrived at the chapel she appeared very, very frail.

ME14addick

bobmunro said:

I am a dyed in the wool anti-royalist - but I do have immense respect for the Queen.

Surprisingly though I did on occasion have to wipe a tear away, especially as Nimrod finished and the camera picked up the Duke’s cap and gloves on the seat of the carriage - a very touching moment.

In many ways it was a shame that the pandemic limited the grandeur of the ceremony, but for me it added to the poignancy. A beautifully crafted occasion.

Thoughts with Her Majesty - she looked so alone, and when she arrived at the chapel she appeared very, very frail.

The sight of the various branches of the forces marching from the estate grounds into the castle grounds was a lovely touch. The music played before the procession started and during, was very moving and I shed a few tears watching it. Nimrod is such a poignant piece of music.

North Lower Neil

ForeverAddickted said:

DaveMehmet said:

Looked like William was in tears as he walked out, the cameras panned away very quickly from him.

Was nice to see him and Harry walking alongside each other talking afterwards

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ME14addick said:

bobmunro said:

I am a dyed in the wool anti-royalist - but I do have immense respect for the Queen.

Surprisingly though I did on occasion have to wipe a tear away, especially as Nimrod finished and the camera picked up the Duke’s cap and gloves on the seat of the carriage - a very touching moment.

In many ways it was a shame that the pandemic limited the grandeur of the ceremony, but for me it added to the poignancy. A beautifully crafted occasion.

Thoughts with Her Majesty - she looked so alone, and when she arrived at the chapel she appeared very, very frail.

The sight of the various branches of the forces marching from the estate grounds into the castle grounds was a lovely touch. The music played before the procession started and during, was very moving and I shed a few tears watching it. Nimrod is such a poignant piece of music.

Nimrod is indeed an amazingly poignant piece of music. Guaranteed to bring a tear to my eye on Remembrance Sunday. (Or this afternoon).

KBslittlesis

I wasn’t going to watch it but glad I did.

Beautiful simple service.

But seeing Her Majesty sat all lone broke my heart 💔

God love you Ma’am 🙏🏻

aliwibble

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

I've never had to deliver a eulogy (although my sister's already volunteered me for when my Dad goes) but I have done readings, and it's not an easy thing to do when you're grieving. Not expecting the family to take an active part in the ceremony unless they've positively volunteered to is a kindness I think.

hoof_it_up_to_benty

I am not a royalist but I found the funeral procession and simple service very moving. It was very dignified and I loved the music.

bobmunro

aliwibble said:

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

I've never had to deliver a eulogy (although my sister's already volunteered me for when my Dad goes) but I have done readings, and it's not an easy thing to do when you're grieving. Not expecting the family to take an active part in the ceremony unless they've positively volunteered to is a kindness I think.

I’ve done it twice and each was unbelievably emotional.

soapy_jones

All done with the solemnity pageantry and panache that we as a country are renowned for.

Jolly good show and God bless you your Majesty.

DaveMehmet

aliwibble said:

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

I've never had to deliver a eulogy (although my sister's already volunteered me for when my Dad goes) but I have done readings, and it's not an easy thing to do when you're grieving. Not expecting the family to take an active part in the ceremony unless they've positively volunteered to is a kindness I think.

I’d written it for my dads’s funeral but couldn’t do it, thankfully the vicar took over.

Just about managed to do a speech at my sisters wedding 6 months after he died but was very tough. I’d asked my dad if there was anything he wanted me to say on the day when we knew he wasn’t going to make it but couldn’t bring myself to do it on the day as my sis was too emotional as it was.

se9addick

I spoke at my Mums funeral when I was 19, very difficult thing to do. 

JohnfromNorfolk

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

Apparently, according to my wife who knows about these things. Eulogies are not said at Royal Funeral's.   

soapy_jones

Did my best mates eulogy.  It was one of the most emotional things I have ever done.  I am a teacher so speak for a living but add in the occasion, emotion and expectation, I just about made my way through it without my voice cracking. 

stonemuse

Did eulogies for both my parents ... it’s tough but feels so rewarding once you’ve done it .... a form of thanks for all they did.  

Chizz

bobmunro said:

aliwibble said:

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

I've never had to deliver a eulogy (although my sister's already volunteered me for when my Dad goes) but I have done readings, and it's not an easy thing to do when you're grieving. Not expecting the family to take an active part in the ceremony unless they've positively volunteered to is a kindness I think.

I’ve done it twice and each was unbelievably emotional.

Same. 

The eulogy I did at my wife's funeral was the hardest thing I have ever done. But, because of how tough that was, everything I have done subsequently had been less daunting by comparison. It put literally everything else in perspective. 

killerandflash

JohnfromNorfolk said:

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

Apparently, according to my wife who knows about these things. Eulogies are not said at Royal Funeral's.   

I imagine they're not, though it still seemed a shame that one of the Royals, say Charles, didn't at least do a reading

MrOneLung

Chizz said:

bobmunro said:

aliwibble said:

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

I've never had to deliver a eulogy (although my sister's already volunteered me for when my Dad goes) but I have done readings, and it's not an easy thing to do when you're grieving. Not expecting the family to take an active part in the ceremony unless they've positively volunteered to is a kindness I think.

I’ve done it twice and each was unbelievably emotional.

Same. 

The eulogy I did at my wife's funeral was the hardest thing I have ever done. But, because of how tough that was, everything I have done subsequently had been less daunting by comparison. It put literally everything else in perspective. 

Can’t imagine how hard that must have been. 

Raith_C_Chattonell

bobmunro said:

I am a dyed in the wool anti-royalist - but I do have immense respect for the Queen.

Surprisingly though I did on occasion have to wipe a tear away, especially as Nimrod finished and the camera picked up the Duke’s cap and gloves on the seat of the carriage - a very touching moment.

In many ways it was a shame that the pandemic limited the grandeur of the ceremony, but for me it added to the poignancy. A beautifully crafted occasion.

Thoughts with Her Majesty - she looked so alone, and when she arrived at the chapel she appeared very, very frail.

Found that scene incredibly poignant too.  

ValleyGary

Chizz said:

bobmunro said:

aliwibble said:

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

I've never had to deliver a eulogy (although my sister's already volunteered me for when my Dad goes) but I have done readings, and it's not an easy thing to do when you're grieving. Not expecting the family to take an active part in the ceremony unless they've positively volunteered to is a kindness I think.

I’ve done it twice and each was unbelievably emotional.

Same. 

The eulogy I did at my wife's funeral was the hardest thing I have ever done. But, because of how tough that was, everything I have done subsequently had been less daunting by comparison. It put literally everything else in perspective. 

Jeez, massive respect to you Chizz.

Chris_from_Sidcup

bobmunro said:

I am a dyed in the wool anti-royalist - but I do have immense respect for the Queen.

Surprisingly though I did on occasion have to wipe a tear away, especially as Nimrod finished and the camera picked up the Duke’s cap and gloves on the seat of the carriage - a very touching moment.

In many ways it was a shame that the pandemic limited the grandeur of the ceremony, but for me it added to the poignancy. A beautifully crafted occasion.

Thoughts with Her Majesty - she looked so alone, and when she arrived at the chapel she appeared very, very frail.

I was quite impressed that a woman a few days shy of her 95th birthday was walking unaided into the church.

SE7toSG3

I thought yesterday's service was very dignified, simple, and quite moving, just as the Duke would have wished.

The family, I hope, will have chance for a private gathering, where memories and eulogies can be shared. For a family who's duties mean so much of their life is played out in public, I do hope this is the case.

I have unfortunately had the duty to read eulogies for my mum, dad, grandfather and best mate/brother in law in recent years, two under the recent Covid restrictions, they are horrendously tough and I can empathise with anyone who has had to do similar. 

I caught the tail end of a program about Queen Victoria last night whose funeral was also at Windsor and the footage of her coffin being carried by the Armed forces up the steps to St George's Chapel were eerily yet reassuringly similar. 

ME14addick

I watched the programme about Queen Victoria as well and thought the same as you.

Chizz

ValleyGary said:

Chizz said:

bobmunro said:

aliwibble said:

killerandflash said:

It was clearly what Prince Philip wanted, but I found it slightly impersonal with no family members involved in the readings and no eulogy

I've never had to deliver a eulogy (although my sister's already volunteered me for when my Dad goes) but I have done readings, and it's not an easy thing to do when you're grieving. Not expecting the family to take an active part in the ceremony unless they've positively volunteered to is a kindness I think.

I’ve done it twice and each was unbelievably emotional.

Same. 

The eulogy I did at my wife's funeral was the hardest thing I have ever done. But, because of how tough that was, everything I have done subsequently had been less daunting by comparison. It put literally everything else in perspective. 

Jeez, massive respect to you Chizz.

Thanks, but as someone who volunteers to work at a vaccination centre, you deserve far more than me. 

SoundAsa£

Chris_from_Sidcup said:

bobmunro said:

I am a dyed in the wool anti-royalist - but I do have immense respect for the Queen.

Surprisingly though I did on occasion have to wipe a tear away, especially as Nimrod finished and the camera picked up the Duke’s cap and gloves on the seat of the carriage - a very touching moment.

In many ways it was a shame that the pandemic limited the grandeur of the ceremony, but for me it added to the poignancy. A beautifully crafted occasion.

Thoughts with Her Majesty - she looked so alone, and when she arrived at the chapel she appeared very, very frail.

I was quite impressed that a woman a few days shy of her 95th birthday was walking unaided into the church.

Especially when you consider what the last few days will have knocked out of her.
Disturbed sleeping pattern will most likely be the most difficult physical problem......as all of those who have grieved to the max will know.
I have a vision that she went straight to her quarters, changed into something comfortable and got into bed for some much needed rest/sleep, she must have been absolutely exhausted but as always, she did her duty impeccably.
I hope I’m right.

Chris_from_Sidcup

Nice touch from Rangers

https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1383782813019762697/photo/1