The Queens funeral 2

[KenAdams]

For when the first one fills up

Are Zara and the Wessex children there? The duchess of Gloucester was obviously in one of the cars as she is there

Those pall bearers have stamina and a half!

Yes, just because the Queen used the company, doesn't mean the King will use them. But there is a grace period of 2 years before they have to stop using it, so they won't disappear immediately.

Won't Kate have a marmalade sandwich in her handbag? For later?

I’ll be glad when the Queen is at rest, tbh. It feels like she hasn’t been able to stop, even in death. She’s gone from pillar to post.

I think there is a reception at the foreign office or something

I wondered that too.

I suppose maybe it's because in some people's eyes the royal family 'break the rules' all the time with their honorary titles, uniforms, ranks and promotions.

It's been called 'dress up' and 'cosplay' on other threads. So maybe there's a feeling - rightly or wrongly - that the RF break the rules when they want to, and don't break rules that they could break when they want to, iyswim, and that Charles could and should have granted Harry's wish. Just a thought. I'm not saying I agree with it.

I just want to applaud those ratings pulling the gun carriage - magnificent, disciplined. All of them in fact.

Without meaning to sound disrespectful to Canada, why were the Mounties leading ?

I never did see the bus for the foreign heads of state and whether they all went off in it again to the reception

Mingling and networking in the aisles?

Is there a thread dedicated to people who are fed up with it being crammed down our throats 24/7 in the media? Please provide a link. It’s like when Mandela came out of jail.

Can anyone tell me who the older gentleman (in uniform) is that was walking behind Harry ?

You'd hope the gun carriage crew could have a chat and a slow amble back to barracks but I imagine they will have to March all the way back too!

I believe the Foreign Secretary hosts heads of state afterwards.
Dunno if its local pizza hut, Carlon Gardens or elsewhere

Is there a thread dedicated to people who are fed up with it being crammed down our throats 24/7 in the media? Please provide a link. It’s like when Mandela came out of jail.

You're free to start one.

The Duke of Gloucester

The way the pallbearers smoothly levitate that heavy coffin up and get it on their shoulders like magic is what gets me. Their forearm strength must be amazing.

Can anyone tell me who the older gentleman (in uniform) is that was walking behind Harry ?

Was wondering this too

I've been admiring the seamless way they go from facing the coffin to carrying it. You hardly see the movement.

Thought I wasn't that fussed about all this, last 10 days really put me off, and now I'm absolutely gripped and proud of my adopted country.

Absolutely nothing preventing you from starting one.

Duke of Gloucester

No kidding!!!