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God Save Our Queen - Funeral will be Mon 19th September (p26)

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  • AndyG
    AndyG Posts: 5,911
    On such a sad day London is being shown to the world as the fantastic and beautiful city it is.
    I agree that no other country or city in the world could pull this off.

    Not wanting to start the political animals on here off but seeing what a big part Scotland has played for the last 10 days it makes you realise what a massive shame it would be if the independents win their cause there. The UK together is a fantastic site to behold
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,436
    For some reason I didnt realise there was a statue of King George, let alone the Queen Mother on the Mall

    Given the Queen Victoria Memorial | Victoria Cross etc. I wonder if there will be similar things created for Queen Elizabeth.
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,299
    AFKABartram said:
    The sound of the bagpipes and band is incredible
    Always much better from a slight distance and in a wide open space, I find. I thought it was interesting that the Pipers from the Scots and Irish regiments were mixed in together, rather than in two separate groups. Interestingly, the ITV coverage has just said that the various brass bands that are marching along the Mall are all playing the same tunes, but in a different order, so that as each one passes a given point they will be playing a different tune from the ones that have gone before.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,874
    It's funny how you normally take things for granted. I've walked the route of the funeral procession loads of times, as I've crossed London, without every taking in the history and majesty of it.
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,299
    For a split second I thought that was Richard Osman - there was someone very very tall with specs on camera a minute ago.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,436
    edited September 2022
    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,047
    AndyG said:
    On such a sad day London is being shown to the world as the fantastic and beautiful city it is.
    I agree that no other country or city in the world could pull this off.

    Not wanting to start the political animals on here off but seeing what a big part Scotland has played for the last 10 days it makes you realise what a massive shame it would be if the independents win their cause there. The UK together is a fantastic site to behold
    I don’t think it would change huge amounts on occasions such as this. The main party in favour of Scottish independence (SNP) have the retention of the monarchy as part of their constitution I believe. 
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    AndyG said:
    On such a sad day London is being shown to the world as the fantastic and beautiful city it is.
    I agree that no other country or city in the world could pull this off.

    Not wanting to start the political animals on here off but seeing what a big part Scotland has played for the last 10 days it makes you realise what a massive shame it would be if the independents win their cause there. The UK together is a fantastic site to behold
    I second that (as a proud Scotsman). 
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,683
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    He's got to be 7 foot tall 
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,450
    A great history lesson today.

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  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,299
    I dunno if it's just because they're wearing white hats that the effect is especially pronounced, but I'm finding the swaying effect of the Royal Navy lads marching in step particularly hypnotic whenever they're in close up.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,047
    blackpool72 said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    He's got to be 7 foot tall 
    The guy marching behind him, the last civilian before the naval company pulling the gun carriage, is one of my best friends and he’s 6” 2, so the bloke in-front of him must be enormous. 
  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,105
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    According to a random bloke on Twitter it’s Matthew Magee, assistant private secretary to the late queen. 7 foot 2.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,013
    So what would a 'Royal' do right now if they really need the toilet? 
  • magic1999
    magic1999 Posts: 469
    Fortunate enough position today to be able come leave the office and watch the procession pass up Whitehall such a moving experience 
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,987
    blackpool72 said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    He's got to be 7 foot tall 
    Looked like Robert Wadlow
  • LonelyNorthernAddick
    LonelyNorthernAddick Posts: 2,423
    Covered End said:
    So what would a 'Royal' do right now if they really need the toilet? 
    Same as the horses have been
  • Southendaddick
    Southendaddick Posts: 5,314
    Absolutely incredible 🇬🇧
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,871
    We live an excellent respecting privileged life on our wonderful island.

    Great fully proud 
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,602
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    @1905 little brother 
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  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,436
    LonelyNorthernAddick said:
    Covered End said:
    So what would a 'Royal' do right now if they really need the toilet? 
    Same as the horses have been
    Am sure Charles will issue a Royal Pardon
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,683
    se9addick said:
    blackpool72 said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    He's got to be 7 foot tall 
    The guy marching behind him, the last civilian before the naval company pulling the gun carriage, is one of my best friends and he’s 6” 2, so the bloke in-front of him must be enormous. 
    I think it's Elfsborg 
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    edited September 2022
    Glad Huw Wotsisname is commentating sparsely. Just enough to let us know what’s going on without (just about!) all the usual BBC obsequious waffle. The Irish guy commentating at the Abbey was getting on my tits. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,436
    se9addick said:
    blackpool72 said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    He's got to be 7 foot tall 
    The guy marching behind him, the last civilian before the naval company pulling the gun carriage, is one of my best friends and he’s 6” 2, so the bloke in-front of him must be enormous. 
    How come he's ended up in the procession? 
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,862
    The 6 navy ratings directly in front of the coffin are a whole head taller than the rest of them !! 
  • CharltonMadrid
    CharltonMadrid Posts: 5,091
    London looks truly wonderful today. Haven't been back since pre-pandemia at it's making me very nostalgic.
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    Andrew sticking out like a sore thumb in his morning suit when the rest of the family are in their military togs. Notwithstanding the blindingly obvious fact that it is his mother’s funeral, he really looks as though he doesn’t want to be there. 
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,450
    CharltonMadrid said:
    London looks truly wonderful today. Haven't been back since pre-pandemia at it's making me very nostalgic.
    A great backdrop today. 
  • Pavoren007
    Pavoren007 Posts: 2,525
    What a display this is. I know they keep fit, but King Charles has to be pretty tired by now - an incredible effort at 73. 
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,818
    Unbelievable spectacle - what a city 

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