The Queens funeral 2

[KenAdams]

For when the first one fills up

They had to carry Prince Phillip's up those steps and it looked like extremely hard work, my heart was in my mouth for them.

That's what I said that it was an honour to be picked and that their job is to do whatever they are asked to do without overtime etc but he thought they maybe would get some sort of recognition for having taken part.

That country lane is actually the A308 - but it does feel v rural, I agree!

Tony Blair is part of the order of the garter, hence both services

We were saying this too. Also Charles and Camilla. I hope they've nipped off for a loo break and a sandwich.

I hope we get to see the coffin bearers again. I've made up an entire personality for the red-head giving the orders. He makes the lower ranks scrub their floors with their toothbrushes.

Long Walk is rammed with people.

HN's page 'Tall Paul' Whybrew is walking in front of the hearse and there's someone behind him about half his height.

What I want to know is, has the royal spider also hitched a lift out to Windsor Castle?

They seem to have had a minibus for those attending both, many foreign Royals were related to Queen Elizabeth. Some of those walking alongside the coffin also did so earlier.

I don't think I can watch the steps bit. And I have watched everything so far, since 9 this morning.

The Dutch royal family have just arrived at Windsor, big fan of the Dutch royals.

Oh it's so beautiful but my goodness I'm holding back the tears.

No, pretty sure I can't either. My palms were clammy watching them carry Prince Philip and I've had my fingers crossed every time the coffin has been carried.

Deffo not Andrew in the hearse passenger seat - the medals are wrong.

The pipe and drum music is so haunting and evocative.

I missed the royal spider. I need to know more!

The military bands have been fantastic.

Praying for the coffinbearers.. no pressure lads.

I hold my breath when they are moving the coffin

I hope the driver has cruise control on at least, otherwise he will have a right stiff foot!

There must be a designated royal orb-catcher, should it roll off!

The coaches of key dignitaries looked like they took the flyover out of London and obviously went at speed to get ahead.

Although it's a smaller ceremony I suspect the Knights of the Garter will attend - as Georges Chapel
Is their spiritual home. I know John Major is one as is Tony Blair. But it's not automatic for PMs - it was a personal appointment of the Queen.

I've just realised the Crown, orb and sceptre are still going to be on top of the coffin going up those steps,

Those ladies with the sticks and the heels are here too! I so wish I knew who they are!

There are fittings for the regalia on the coffin. No-one wants a repeat of bits falling off the crown like it did at George V's funeral.

It's a bit tight in the long walk, noticed some of the static guards being knocked about by those marching pass.