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God Save Our Queen - Funeral will be Mon 19th September (p26)
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I think security was the given reasonhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
My original query was to do with why the US need a big car? Just looks ridiculous that they are allowed to do this...aliwibble said:
Apparently his big car got stuck in traffic, unlike the world leaders who got the communal bus.CharltonKerry said:
Suggest it was just bad timing, someone got something slightly wrong, other than that it seemed to go flawlesslyhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
No idea why the US has to be treated differently?CharltonKerry said:I did enjoy Biden being held up as the parade of hero’s (MC and VC medal holders) passed in front of him.0 -
Thought the ceremony at Windsor was achingly emotional.2
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Why don't all other world leaders require the same security?killerandflash said:
I think security was the given reasonhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
My original query was to do with why the US need a big car? Just looks ridiculous that they are allowed to do this...aliwibble said:
Apparently his big car got stuck in traffic, unlike the world leaders who got the communal bus.CharltonKerry said:
Suggest it was just bad timing, someone got something slightly wrong, other than that it seemed to go flawlesslyhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
No idea why the US has to be treated differently?CharltonKerry said:I did enjoy Biden being held up as the parade of hero’s (MC and VC medal holders) passed in front of him.0 -
I would guess the President of the US is one of the most likely targets of terrorist activity in the world, so needs proportionate security protection.hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
Why don't all other world leaders require the same security?killerandflash said:
I think security was the given reasonhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
My original query was to do with why the US need a big car? Just looks ridiculous that they are allowed to do this...aliwibble said:
Apparently his big car got stuck in traffic, unlike the world leaders who got the communal bus.CharltonKerry said:
Suggest it was just bad timing, someone got something slightly wrong, other than that it seemed to go flawlesslyhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
No idea why the US has to be treated differently?CharltonKerry said:I did enjoy Biden being held up as the parade of hero’s (MC and VC medal holders) passed in front of him.4 -
Rightly or wrongly - he is more important.hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
Why don't all other world leaders require the same security?killerandflash said:
I think security was the given reasonhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
My original query was to do with why the US need a big car? Just looks ridiculous that they are allowed to do this...aliwibble said:
Apparently his big car got stuck in traffic, unlike the world leaders who got the communal bus.CharltonKerry said:
Suggest it was just bad timing, someone got something slightly wrong, other than that it seemed to go flawlesslyhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
No idea why the US has to be treated differently?CharltonKerry said:I did enjoy Biden being held up as the parade of hero’s (MC and VC medal holders) passed in front of him.3 -
I'm trying to remind myself she was 96 and she lived a great life.
It's still a sad time though and this has all happened rather quickly.
I told my amazon alexa to play classical music. It certainly maximises the sorrow by quite a lot!
Edit: I feel a sense of emptiness.
Rest in peace queen elizabeth Ii
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Always feel grateful that my various immigrant ancestors ended up here, so I was lucky enough to be born and bred and raise my family in this wonderful country.
After these past few days, and particularly after today's awe-inspiring events, I feel extremely privileged to be part of this great nation.
RIP your Majesty, your people loved you and we always will.
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Such an empty feeling now. Going to be a tough week this week.4
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There were so many possible targets today. The protection didn't seem proportionate.se9addick said:
I would guess the President of the US is one of the most likely targets of terrorist activity in the world, so needs proportionate security protection.hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
Why don't all other world leaders require the same security?killerandflash said:
I think security was the given reasonhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
My original query was to do with why the US need a big car? Just looks ridiculous that they are allowed to do this...aliwibble said:
Apparently his big car got stuck in traffic, unlike the world leaders who got the communal bus.CharltonKerry said:
Suggest it was just bad timing, someone got something slightly wrong, other than that it seemed to go flawlesslyhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
No idea why the US has to be treated differently?CharltonKerry said:I did enjoy Biden being held up as the parade of hero’s (MC and VC medal holders) passed in front of him.
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Absolutely no offence intended, but there are probably slightly more qualified people than you making those calls (or at least I hope there are!).hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
There were so many possible targets today. The protection didn't seem proportionate.se9addick said:
I would guess the President of the US is one of the most likely targets of terrorist activity in the world, so needs proportionate security protection.hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
Why don't all other world leaders require the same security?killerandflash said:
I think security was the given reasonhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
My original query was to do with why the US need a big car? Just looks ridiculous that they are allowed to do this...aliwibble said:
Apparently his big car got stuck in traffic, unlike the world leaders who got the communal bus.CharltonKerry said:
Suggest it was just bad timing, someone got something slightly wrong, other than that it seemed to go flawlesslyhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
No idea why the US has to be treated differently?CharltonKerry said:I did enjoy Biden being held up as the parade of hero’s (MC and VC medal holders) passed in front of him.3 -
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carly burn said:Such an empty feeling now. Going to be a tough week this week.
Yes, it is an unexpected sense of emptiness.
I guess it's a feeling of acceptance creeping in.0 -
It's been slightly odd how the media have completely dropped other news for a week, whereas you know from tomorrow they'll revert back to all the other things which were happening before this period0
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Will be a bit longer than a week.carly burn said:Such an empty feeling now. Going to be a tough week this week.
Christmas day when you forget and the kings speech comes on at 3pm1 -
killerandflash said:
A brilliant closing piece by Kirsty Young, you could feel real emotion there.Redmidland said:That final piece on the BBC has done me....Kirsty Young was close to tears... as was I....she has gone....RIP ma'am xx
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I’m not sure - certain media outlets still regularly run headlines on Princess Diana!killerandflash said:It's been slightly odd how the media have completely dropped other news for a week, whereas you know from tomorrow they'll revert back to all the other things which were happening before this period1 -
I coincidentally started watching The Crown on Netflix the week before last.Had been meaning to watch it for a while.Only got 3 episodes in and the news of her majesty’s death broke.Just sat down to episode 5 tonight to watch a young Elizabeth trying on the crown.
Had to stop watching.The last week or so just doesn’t feel real. Kind of surreal, movie like, and I think it’ll take everyone a long time for things to feel normal. Especially as lots of things will be hitting us for a while yet.Over the next few months and years we are gonna face so many changes, changes to things we’ve never given a seconds thought to in our lifetime.God Save The King when England play.A Kings Speech on Christmas Day.New money, New stamps. Each one another reminder.3 -
Depends ultimately on how you view the US - I understand that.se9addick said:
Absolutely no offence intended, but there are probably slightly more qualified people than you making those calls (or at least I hope there are!).hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
There were so many possible targets today. The protection didn't seem proportionate.se9addick said:
I would guess the President of the US is one of the most likely targets of terrorist activity in the world, so needs proportionate security protection.hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
Why don't all other world leaders require the same security?killerandflash said:
I think security was the given reasonhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
My original query was to do with why the US need a big car? Just looks ridiculous that they are allowed to do this...aliwibble said:
Apparently his big car got stuck in traffic, unlike the world leaders who got the communal bus.CharltonKerry said:
Suggest it was just bad timing, someone got something slightly wrong, other than that it seemed to go flawlesslyhoof_it_up_to_benty said:
No idea why the US has to be treated differently?CharltonKerry said:I did enjoy Biden being held up as the parade of hero’s (MC and VC medal holders) passed in front of him.0 -
Been a lot of emotions stirred over the last 10 days. If anyone is struggling in any way, make sure you reach out and talk it out
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I hope Charles finds time to grieve in peace.5
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I enjoyed the 2nd verse a lot. Think we should sing it at sporting events.Sillybilly said:Go on then, how many of us knew the second verse of God Save the King?
Apparently there are loads of verses including one about defeating the Scottish and Catholics. Not sure that one would have the same feel.0 -
Given how many times the pipe band played the Skye Boat Song during the procession, I think it's safe to say the Scots and Catholics have been forgiven by now.cantersaddick said:
I enjoyed the 2nd verse a lot. Think we should sing it at sporting events.Sillybilly said:Go on then, how many of us knew the second verse of God Save the King?
Apparently there are loads of verses including one about defeating the Scottish and Catholics. Not sure that one would have the same feel.1 -
Probably not, with loading and unloading from horse boxes etc... however the horses for the latter part were struggling along the mile. It was likely uncomfortably slow for them.SoundAsa£ said:
I doubt the horses used at Windsor will be the same as in London.Dazzler21 said:Quite a few horses struggling now.
Not really fair on them to be put through all of this.
It's been very emotional. Beautiful even in places.1 -
cantersaddick said:
I enjoyed the 2nd verse a lot. Think we should sing it at sporting events.Sillybilly said:Go on then, how many of us knew the second verse of God Save the King?
Apparently there are loads of verses including one about defeating the Scottish and Catholics. Not sure that one would have the same feel.
Anyone who wants to sing the other verses go to Ibrox park when Celtic are in the away end.0 -
What are the Catholics and Scots being forgiven for?Swindon_Addick said:
Given how many times the pipe band played the Skye Boat Song during the procession, I think it's safe to say the Scots and Catholics have been forgiven by now.cantersaddick said:
I enjoyed the 2nd verse a lot. Think we should sing it at sporting events.Sillybilly said:Go on then, how many of us knew the second verse of God Save the King?
Apparently there are loads of verses including one about defeating the Scottish and Catholics. Not sure that one would have the same feel.2 -
Royal Thoughts:
Charles and William are in a strong position as King and Prince of Wales and Andrew will now have a one way ticket to the Falklands Islands where the sheep will run for the hills.
Harry and Megan will realize that the Monarchy has reclaimed it's status since the death of Diana, plus the reaction to the death of the late Queen and H+M will continue to make money in the states but may well decide to tow the royal line now and not swim against the royal tide.
The timing of the Queen's death this year was sad but it was ideal for Charles and Camilla who are looked upon as soul mates now and not people who cheated on their partners especially to Princess Diana who suffered with mental health issues when her husband was unfaithful from the start.
Hell hath no fury than a Princess scorned in the media age and she did have many lovers in the last chapter of her short life because she wanted to be loved.
What a difference with 26 years ago when Queen Elizabeth upset so many with her initial reaction to Diana's death. When PM Blair had to inform QE2 of the public mood and not listen to her advisors and keep quiet.
I feel really conflicted about yesterday and the last 11 days when it was clear that we can spend a fortune on a Royal funeral but the homeless will return to the streets of London and our relatives or ourselves will lay on trolleys if the ambulances can even get to us in time.
If only we could run the UK like the way we are world leaders in Pomp, Pageantry and Funerals.
The juxtaposition is there to see.
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seth plum said:
What are the Catholics and Scots being forgiven for?Swindon_Addick said:
Given how many times the pipe band played the Skye Boat Song during the procession, I think it's safe to say the Scots and Catholics have been forgiven by now.cantersaddick said:
I enjoyed the 2nd verse a lot. Think we should sing it at sporting events.Sillybilly said:Go on then, how many of us knew the second verse of God Save the King?
Apparently there are loads of verses including one about defeating the Scottish and Catholics. Not sure that one would have the same feel.
For taking the goal posts from Wembley.3 -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-2d82cfba-f5ea-4072-ba5e-32c28c749a55
Quite like this selection of photos, although none from the Windsor procession sadly which I thought was more touching/personal.0
https://youtu.be/j1EUsGrIgMY
