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Who is overall in charge of the procession today?

245 replies

abovedecknotbelow · 14/09/2022 14:05

You'd be shitting yourself wouldn't you? I'm no royalist but know that our forces can turn out at things like this (and glad to see so many women, particularly the one pulling the gun truck) but on whose head does it fall if it goes tits up?

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Janesdufflecoat · 14/09/2022 14:08

Chief of the Defence Staff?

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC

Janesdufflecoat · 14/09/2022 14:09

I think he would get a bollocking from Ben Wallace if it all goes wrong! 🤣

BuffaloCauliflower · 14/09/2022 14:10

They just said it’s the Lord Chamberlain who’s in charge, but I don’t know their name

Janesdufflecoat · 14/09/2022 14:13

I love the Military Parades, this is what I've been looking forward to! If you look forward to anything about a funeral!

Janesdufflecoat · 14/09/2022 14:15

Actually thinking about it, Charles will have taken over as Commander in Chief won't he, so maybe he'll give them the bollocking!

abovedecknotbelow · 14/09/2022 14:25

Charles looks broken he must be bloody exhausted

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Janesdufflecoat · 14/09/2022 14:30

I don't know how anyone can watch this & not be impressed!

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 14/09/2022 14:31

This is very impressive and moving to watch

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 14/09/2022 14:32

abovedecknotbelow · 14/09/2022 14:25

Charles looks broken he must be bloody exhausted

Yes he looks very old and tired today

mondaytosunday · 14/09/2022 14:34

Seeing the crown on her casket - gosh that hit me. So many images of her wearing it and now to see it there.

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 14/09/2022 14:35

Who are the people walking alongside William and Harry?

Goldenbrowns · 14/09/2022 14:35

he must be so exhausted. Surely his advisors/minders whoever realise how much this is taking out of him. I wonder what he is taking/eating/ drinking etc to get him through it?

HappySonHappyMum · 14/09/2022 14:36

Charles looks so sad - I hope after today he will get a chance to pause and process the last week. He hasn't had a chance to breathe - I feel so sorry for them all.

QuebecBagnet · 14/09/2022 14:36

Captain Amy someone is in charge, 31yo.

DobbyTheHouseElk · 14/09/2022 14:36

Yes seeing the crown set me off. Briefly wondered if it was real one, but no one is getting near it. Unless it falls off, also unlikely.

such an impressive sight.

HappySonHappyMum · 14/09/2022 14:37

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 14/09/2022 14:35

Who are the people walking alongside William and Harry?

I can see Peter Phillips the Queens eldest grandson

Newpuppymummy · 14/09/2022 14:37

I’m not a royalist but the crown on the casket has make me go all teary (again!)

QuebecBagnet · 14/09/2022 14:37

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 14/09/2022 14:35

Who are the people walking alongside William and Harry?

Is Peter Philips one, not sure about the other.

also who are the random men in morn8ng suits near the soldiers? Security?

RoseAndRose · 14/09/2022 14:38

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 14/09/2022 14:35

Who are the people walking alongside William and Harry?

One is Peter Phillips.

I assumed the others would be equerries. I can't see if Viscount Severn (the youngest grandchild) is present

Newpuppymummy · 14/09/2022 14:38

Although this is beautiful to watch I would hate to have to do this so soon after my mother’s death.

Goldenbrowns · 14/09/2022 14:38

It really is very moving and impressive.
I think it is so fortunate that we/she had the jubilee to really celebrate and appreciate her in life so now this can be the proper sombre occasion it needs to be.

DobbyTheHouseElk · 14/09/2022 14:39

Think the men in black are security, they have ear pieces and are scanning the crowds, one chap earlier nodded and said something

Flowermarket · 14/09/2022 14:39

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 14/09/2022 14:35

Who are the people walking alongside William and Harry?

I've seen Peter Philips, Earl of Snowdon, Duke of Gloucester and (I think) Tim Lawrence?

Flowermarket · 14/09/2022 14:40

Flowermarket · 14/09/2022 14:39

I've seen Peter Philips, Earl of Snowdon, Duke of Gloucester and (I think) Tim Lawrence?

So seems to be Charles' sons, nephews, male cousins & male in-laws

FetlocksBlowingInTheWind · 14/09/2022 14:41

Thanks all, I'm not so familiar with the cousins etc.
And yes, several are security of course.