HRH The Prince Philip Funeral

[IamnotH]

Watching on BBC 1. Wish Huw would shut up and let us listen to the bands/watch them March.

Did the Queen see Philip on the back of his Land Rover hearse? I do hope so, as that seemed to be one of the most personal aspects, abd an idea he had had while they were joking together.

But she seemed not to be there for the outside procession, driven in her car.

I hope she was able to see the ponies, his carriage and the Land Rover

@CharityDingle

Someone did actually say to me that their grief was going to be far worse than mine when their parents died because they had had them for longer (they were in their 60s with both parents in reasonable health for folks in their 90s!).

What a strange thing for someone to say to you.

I agree. In fact I think it’s a horrible thing to say.

I’m hating all the ‘lonely’ tabloid headlines today.

Someone edited the picture - I like it in one way but it unsettles me in another... What do people think?

The message is: Our loved ones don’t leave us, they are with us every day.

Yes so many people online and in the msm trying to paint her as a tragic victim. She had her family there.

Way more people than just her family TBF.

Apparently she may have had mementoes and charms in her handbag, placed in the seat next to her

HRHQEII would not have had family all over her under normal circumstances anyway, so the headlines are unnecessary. I’m sure she used the time to reflect on their wonderful life together.

It’s a sad time - never the right time to lose someone you love - but HRHDoE did have a remarkably long, productive and influential life which is something to celebrate and be thankful for.

@Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow I’ve not seen them do this at other big church events, and the only churches I’ve seen genuflecting happen in have been catholic, based on this I thought it was a sign of respect to him due to the regalia on the alter, I haven’t been to high Anglican services though so could be wrong.

Did anyone else see Zara trying to see into the vault as though saying goodbye at the end?

I think that picture is hugely inappropriate.

I think the nod was both religious and to the D of E whose regalia was displayed on the altar. Did anyone curtsey or bow to the Queen as she left?

I think it's the first time we've realised, that the Queen is a very old lady. She has always seemed ageless. And very strong.

The Boeing at the end was to the high altar. Not the regalia. You don't genuflect to the altar unless the Blessed Sacrament is in it. Or just behind it. Otherwise you always bow when you pass the altar.

I'm C of E and plenty of people in my congregation genuflect.
It does tend to be high church. Some people cross themselves too . There is very little difference between a very high anglican service and a catholic service, right down the bells and smells.

It could have been anything. I think that if was a mark of respect the regalia, they would all have done it.

Bowing*

@coodawoodashooda

I think that picture is hugely inappropriate.

That’s interesting because as I said, it unsettles me in one way. There was another one in the news recently of a man with his first baby - with his late father superimposed next to them. It’s obviously a thing people do.

I think it was quite a shock to see HM looking so frail yesterday, she's always seemed invincible. I sadly think she will stay locked away at Windsor now for the rest of her days, apart from state occasions. And Charles will take the more prominent roles.

Big changes are afoot, I think that's why I felt so very sad yesterday watching the funeral. End of an era. There may not be a long reign like hers again for several generations.

I think many if you are projecting your personal experiences onto the Queen. She's a stoic and I doubt very much that she wanted to cling sobbing to Andrew or have Sophie clutch her hand. In private or in public

I think that’s very true. I was brought up by parents of the Queen’s generation who considered it inappropriate to show emotion in public. I didn’t shed a tear at either of their funerals - I’m sure other people thought I was a heartless bitch - because neither of them would have wanted it. Neither of them cried at my brother’s funeral.

I'm 58 and people I know always viewed Philip as a rude r@cist embarrassment that had to be "managed" - have any of you actually read what he's said to people over the years? 🤦‍♀️

@SpringtimeSummertime

I’m hating all the ‘lonely’ tabloid headlines today.

Someone edited the picture - I like it in one way but it unsettles me in another... What do people think?

The message is: Our loved ones don’t leave us, they are with us every day.

That is one of the creepiest things ever. Who would even think of doing that? As others have said, the Royal Family are Christians and she and they will have had, and will have their own idea of Philip's presence yesterday. I doubt some ghastly, amateurish photoshopping that looks like a still from Rentaghost is it.

@SpringtimeSummertime

I’m hating all the ‘lonely’ tabloid headlines today.

Someone edited the picture - I like it in one way but it unsettles me in another... What do people think?

The message is: Our loved ones don’t leave us, they are with us every day.

No I don't like it - the message is beautiful and very true but the picture is going against the message really - she doesn't need a photo mockup because I;m sure she would have felt him at her side where he always was.

have any of you actually read what he's said to people over the years?

Yes. And the context. Which you evidently haven’t.

SpringtimeSummertime

Actually now you mention it I've seen a few pictures that you've described on social media. I guess each to their own but I'm not comfortable with it.

That photo is inappropriate. Reminds me of all of the ghastly photoshopped ones of ghostly Diana in recent family photos with William and Harry and their children. Ugh. Why do people do that?

I thought the funeral was perfect.

I’m not keen on those photos or the ones of Diana also. I’m glad it’s not just me who feels like that.

Yes. And the context. Which you evidently haven’t.

Rubbish - there is no context that can excuse the vile comments he made over the years

I think that photo is a bit creepy and mawkish, to be honest.

She might have felt his presence by her side, but that could just be a feeling of strength from him memory, and it just seems odd to have to try to make a literal image of it.

If she has religious faith, then that may have been a comfort. I don't know whether all - or any - of the others have faith; obviously they go to church and have all these services as part of the job, and would be unlikely to say anything in public if they didn't, but whether they really believe in anything, who knows. I know of people who work in the church as vicars, ministers etc, who no longer believe, but who support the work of the church and are good at their job despite their private doubts.