The Queens funeral 2

[KenAdams]

For when the first one fills up

Protocol wise, I don't think Anne is "meant" to be walking behind it but she insisted when it was Prince Phillip's funeral.

Did you see just the little ripple of movement as the ratings started marching at Westminster Hall? absolutely seamless teamwork.

I wonder if the Earl of Snowdon & Tim Lawrence are replacing the Duke of Kent & Prince Michael of Kent in the march?
Surely there'd be a row of the Queen's cousins - not a cousin, a nephew & a son-in-law?
I thought the Duke of Kent & Prince Michael of Kent met the coffin at Westminster Hall on Wednesday then formed a row with the Duke of Gloucester behind the coffin.

We're the naval ratings chosen by height? Or is it one particular company/regiment (sorry don't know the correct naval term)

They are all almost the same height at the front then some very tall ones pulling the actual 'arms' of the gun carriage.

I'm sure Kate has some biscuits in her handbag

How do you know they’re going without food? They could be snacking on something now.

@MrsDanversGlidesAgain yes. Just beautiful work. Everything you would expect for Her Majesty.

So am I.

Ah, the bell tolling again. 😭

This is all just magnificent

I know it’s very trivial but I keep wondering if the spider’s hiding in the wreath wondering what the hell it’s got itself into…

I have been ambivalent about the RF before but it’s the pageantry and grandeur of the monarchy I would fight to keep if it came to it (not physically but you know)

There’s nothing to say they’re not allowed.

Its a lot of walking. It was 40 minutes the other day and longer today.

I'm assuming the RF will continue on to Windsor by car, eat then be ready to receive the hearse.

I think they get to Windsor at 3 then get a short break before the next service at 4

I wouldn't be surprised if they don't all go in the slow cortège to Windsor. Some of them might go separately. And have time to have a little break in between. If the next service is at 4.00, they must do something now

Finally! The feathered helmets are "His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms". I could not find them via Google yesterday.

I just thought how sad for the Riyal Family walking in the procession and in the cars to look out into the crowds and see hordes of people with phones in the air as though it’s a photo opportunity, instead of a respectful funeral procession for their mother/gmother/ggmother.

How utterly surreal it must be for Doria to be in the States watching this 😱.
Trying to explain to Archie what's going on!
They only have daddy' in context in the States.

It's a hell of a walk!!

Is it because she served in the forces?

In the car?

The sailors all come from the naval base very close to where I live, HMS Collingwood. They've been marvellous.

I like that Anne has changed outdated rules, especially when she stood guard over the coffin.

I just wondered who @LetMeSpeak thought should be walking behind the coffin. I think those that are have been chosen because of role/succession not sex.

I reckon she's got a secret stash of Pom bears in her bag .

Why do the horses do that throwing thing with their heads? Know nothing about horses.

Wow that one bloke is tall.

I'm sure someone's got some cheese strings available for Charlotte etc ;-)

😂😂😂😂 I nearly choked 😂😂😂