ProclAmation on tv

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When the lady announced the Queen has died, felt quite emotional. I think that’s the official announcement.

it was lovely to see William guide Camilla as she entered the room.

Funny seeing all the politicians standing about uncertainly behind the rope.

I always like seeing the former Prime Ministers chatting away at these ceremonial events, all emnities aside for a while.

It was Penny Mordant MP chairing proceedings. She struggled with a couple of pronunciations which surprised me. Jacob Rees-Mogg must be kicking himself he didn't get this archaic gig.

I'm finding this part really interesting, finding out about all the traditions and their purpose. Good to see David Olusoga in the studio.

I thought Penny Mordaunt did a good job. That probably was very emotional to say, to be the one to make the official declaration.

Boris and Gordon are having a good natter!

It's fascinating seeing all those people rubbing shoulders in that one room.

BJ and JRM will be absolutely seething inwardly that they were so close to the big parts in this gig

I've spotted all the living former Prime Ministers, I think.

This is fascinating

It really is. History in the making.

Definitely. A real moment in history.

I never knew that Prince William was left-handed. I must tell my left-handed son that he's in good company.

I never thought about the problem of seals etc being the Queens and that they need to be authorised to use them until new ones are made.
I'm finding the history fascinating.

I noticed Boris and Gordon having a good natter as well.

Also noticed Prince William as a left handed.

Who knew there were so many seals

I’m loving the tradition of it all.

Bit of a mess up with the positioning of the ink pot and pens! They needed a bigger table

Yes just looked a bit awkward didn't it.

Found it fascinating. Did they just say bank holiday for the funeral?

Was wondering what Nicola Sturgeon was thinking - the proclamation of the new king she wants to become independent from!

Yes they did.

Fascinating. Don't like Penny Mordaunt but think she is doing a good job and sounds appropriately formal. Boris was stood rather awkwardly at the front for a moment with no-one to talk to then Gordon Brown turned round and realised everyone else was already engaged in conversation so he had to talk to Boris. They seemed to have a good old chat though!

Poignant moment seeing William watching what will one day happen to him.
So hard having to do all these things when you've just lost your mum.

Absolutely fascinating. I think everybody is doing so well and it makes me really proud of our country after things have seemed pretty bleak recently. I expect that the funeral is going to be an incredible event.

Yes, bank holiday for the funeral but no final confirmation of date yet.

Yes, bank holiday.

Yes, ink wells and pens where badly set up.
Yes, I think they've confirmed a bank holiday for the funeral.
I do enjoy watching all this pomp and ceremony.