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

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  • Amazing. Makes you proud really. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • For a split second I thought that was Richard Osman - there was someone very very tall with specs on camera a minute ago.
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    Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
  • 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. 
  • 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). 
  • Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    He's got to be 7 foot tall 
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  • A great history lesson today.

  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • So what would a 'Royal' do right now if they really need the toilet? 
  • Fortunate enough position today to be able come leave the office and watch the procession pass up Whitehall such a moving experience 
  • 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
  • So what would a 'Royal' do right now if they really need the toilet? 
    Same as the horses have been
  • Absolutely incredible 🇬🇧
  • We live an excellent respecting privileged life on our wonderful island.

    Great fully proud 
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  • Bloody nora, who was that tall fella? - Either that or those around him are bloody short
    @1905 little brother 
  • 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
  • se9addick 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 
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    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. 
  • se9addick 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? 
  • The 6 navy ratings directly in front of the coffin are a whole head taller than the rest of them !! 
  • London looks truly wonderful today. Haven't been back since pre-pandemia at it's making me very nostalgic.
  • 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. 
  • London looks truly wonderful today. Haven't been back since pre-pandemia at it's making me very nostalgic.
    A great backdrop today. 
  • 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. 
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