George and Charlotte in the procession today

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I’ve just read that George and Charlotte are going to be in the funeral procession today. I’m a bit gobsmacked. Why would their family want them involved in the spectacle? I thought they wanted them to have a ‘normal’ life. Am I alone in feeling uncomfortable with this?
IABU it’s right and proper that they attend their great granny’s funeral
IANBU Young children have no place at any funeral let alone this massive event. They should be at home with their Nanny.

But what’s wrong with children wearing black? Especially at a funeral?

Or is it only at funerals you think children should wear black at?

Why can’t children wear black? Why would wearing navy make any difference? Children wear black clothes all the time. This is so odd.

My dc have worn black to school since they were 4. What a bizarre thing to have issue with. Black is dark clothing. Why is navy any better?

OP, you are actively looking for things to complain about now.

What is wrong with children wearing black? It is just a colour to them at this age.

They are young to be making decisions at this age but their parents are adults and know their kids and whether this is something that they should or should not have done.

Oh great yet another post on this subject!

Oh god another moaning post about the queens funeral.

lets them raise their kids however they want.

And there’s fuck all wrong with kids wearing black you numpty.

George and Charlotte are walking between their parents

You’re uncomfortable with children you don’t know wearing black?
You are way too invested in this.
Let their family decide on what they think is best.
I totally disagree with the idea that funerals aren’t for children.

They did so well but looked so little.

I don’t like the idea of them wearing black because they are children. I’m not suggesting they should wear bright colours, but simple dark/navy outfits.

Eh? My 7 year old wore a black suit to my grandad's funeral. That's normal for funerals.

You're just looking for reasons to criticise.

Our DC wanted to attend their gran's funeral at a similar age and they wore black. None of this is odd in large families accustomed to attending services or Church.
It's really noticable on these threads that some posters just have no experience of formal occasions and assume everyone is the same. It also explains why there are younger generations ill-equipped to manage respectful events.

I completely agree with this.

In real life funerals are desperately difficult with people weeping and the atmosphere far too difficult for children of that age. I feel this is more of a state occasion and though very sad doesn't feel like a funeral. Of course she's not my 'gan gan' so I would say that! But the point remains, they are not seeing their parents and close family in pain; the facades are fully in place.

That's ridiculous. Kids wear black when not at a funeral. They are dressed like their parents.

I also think 9 is old enough for any funeral. Not 7 though.

Me too. I loved him so much. I'm 50 now and I'm still upset about it.

Depends on the child surely? My 7 year old was fine and a real comfort to me and my nana.

YABVU
It's their great grandmothers funeral, her being a queen has nothing to do with it here IMO. I went to my grandparents funeral at younger ages than they are now.

YABU. This country has such an odd attitude around children and death. She was their great grandmother; of course it’s appropriate that they are there. My DD attended her great granny’s funeral last year when she was 6 and wasn’t traumatised - she asked to attend and behaved beautifully throughout. Shielding children from the reality of death is weird and counterproductive.

I think George needs to understand this side of Royal life. Charles will probably only be king for what, maximum of 20 years maybe, and then George will be stepping into William's shoes.

In my head the Princess of Wales is slipping them both secret Minstrels and Maltesers... just like my parents would have done.

Some people are beyond over-invested in this family, more so than their own extended families in some cases.

Me too! He’s being prepared for the life he will ultimately lead. I expect Charlotte wanted to be there too.

@Quartz2208 your dc saw their great-grandmother 4/5 times a year? Why?