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The Queen's Funeral

bargainsgirl — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:36:27 GMT

Some may say it was over the top but why not? I was so impressed to see the countless numbers of people for so many days showing their support for the Queen. What impressed me the most was the behavior of all those people. If only the whole world would behave accordingly, we would have a much nicer planet! Maybe we could all take a lesson from this display of love and caring!!

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chrystaltree — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:51:12 GMT

I watched a lot of TV coverage and read a lot of articles but I never heard anyone say it was over the top.

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Bri369 — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:00:05 GMT

Over the top? I didn't think it was over the top. She was the longest reigning monarch in history. I think it was beautifully done.

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:14:01 GMT

No it was not over the top in the least very royal. Some remarked while Diana's funeral was fine it is better not to have a singer at the service. Elton did do an excellent job but that would have been over the top for the Queen. Taking her crown and scepter from the coffin just about broke me.

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Stray — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:36:44 GMT

No it was historical and I learned a lot and it was elegant and tasteful, the way she lived her life. The throngs of people and attendance by so many world leaders underscores how much the Queen was respected and loved. There were exceptionally sad moments like her beloved Corgis at the door and her horse standing in the grass as her hearse passed by, the breaking of the wand, removing her crown, orb & scepter from the coffin, the lone bagpiper walking the corridor & the lowering of her coffin brought tears to my eyes. God Save The King/Queen always made me emotional but sadder yesterday.

The Queen was a constant & represented stability to her people, imo but I think in a world that constantly changes & life is so face paced and at times very challenging, the Queen was always there with a calming message not only to her people but to the world. I will miss her wise & comforting words.

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millieshops — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:43:04 GMT

It doesn't matter to me if the Queen's funeral was over the top. She lived an over-the-top life in so many ways and her people obviously wanted to honor that.

Maybe there be be another similar - when a royal somewhere also serves for 3/4 of a century. And should that occur, the majority of those participating or even viewing will never have known anything like it before!

I know as I watched one segment, I was reminded of the JFK funeral procession in a few ways. Yes, it was minimal in comparison but in my mind rightfully so but still memorable.

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Sooner — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:47:32 GMT

A few may equate respectful and appropriate with "over the top?"

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brandiwine — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:59:33 GMT

It was beautiful and heartfelt. It was appropriate for her station in life. She will truly be missed by the world.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:06:02 GMT

"Accordingly" has become a term relative to the political ideology to which one subscribes.

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occasionalrain — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:17:42 GMT

Those responsible for security deserve to be honored. I can only imagine the stress they've been enduring, the sleep they're lost. Today, they should feel proud and quite relieved. Well Done

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Dragonflyveb — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:16:50 GMT

I was impressed with the courtesy shown by all those people in The Queue. Everyone got their moment to pay respects in front of the coffin and the people behind them waited patiently for their turn.

also, the pallbearers did a monumental job. Perfect execution for what must have been an extremely difficult and stressful responsibility. I would imagine they must have practiced in preparation for when the time came. I read that one of the bearers is only 19. Well done.

It was reported that her coffin had built built 30 years ago, so there would be no delay. Lots of planning ahead and it truly showed.

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vsm — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:23:49 GMT

@Stray wrote:
No it was historical and I learned a lot and it was elegant and tasteful, the way she lived her life. The throngs of people and attendance by so many world leaders underscores how much the Queen was respected and loved. There were exceptionally sad moments like her beloved Corgis at the door and her horse standing in the grass as her hearse passed by, the breaking of the wand, removing her crown, orb & scepter from the coffin, the lone bagpiper walking the corridor & the lowering of her coffin brought tears to my eyes. God Save The King/Queen always made me emotional but sadder yesterday.

The Queen was a constant & represented stability to her people, imo but I think in a world that constantly changes & life is so face paced and at times very challenging, the Queen was always there with a calming message not only to her people but to the world. I will miss her wise & comforting words.

Beautifully said, @Stray . Thanks for putting my own feelings into words.

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vsm — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:27:56 GMT

It was fitting in every way -- not "over the top."

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stevieb — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:17:21 GMT

In retrospect, the pomp and pageantry have been impressive but it was time to lay that dear woman to rest... I suppose it was inevitable, but it's no wonder she so loved her time in Scotland... To me, the quiet dignity of the Scots recognition of Her Majesty would have been my choice... I also preferred seeing the young men in their kilts and bunnets to all their elders in what amounted to costume garb parading to and fro... Sometimes, there's something to be said for simplicity over excess... The queen received both, which was only right given her importance, longevity and sacrifice... Only the UK could do pageantry so beautifully... It was all magnificently done... I guess I did, though, have the thought that at times things seemed like pure theater...

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Kachina624 — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:13:23 GMT

The Brits are undoubtedly unsurpassed in putting on magnificent ceremonies. I was awed at the choreography and planning it took to arrange for the day. They pulled it off flawlessly and wowed the whole world. It seemed perfectly appropriately magnificent for a magnificent monarch.

The Queen became ill and passed so suddenly, the whole affair to me has a feeling of being unreal. I still can't believe that Elizabeth is gone and is entombed in a crypt. It will take awhile to adjust to the idea.

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Xivambala — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:47:16 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
Some may say it was over the top but why not? I was so impressed to see the countless numbers of people for so many days showing their support for the Queen. What impressed me the most was the behavior of all those people. If only the whole world would behave accordingly, we would have a much nicer planet! Maybe we could all take a lesson from this display of love and caring!!

Not over the top, but appropriate for this woman. I too watched much of the public viewing of the Queen's lying in state and was impressed by the behavior of the people and the variety of their responses with their few seconds with the Queen.

The funerals were wonderful. I was struck with the processions when viewed from above with how all the marchers bodies moved from side to side in unison.

The second funeral at Windsor Castle was very moving when the coffin was dropped into the vault. It made me tear up as this makes one face the realization that Her end is real, and you could see that in the face of Charles III as well.

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drizzellla — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:12:11 GMT

@Dragonflyveb wrote:
I was impressed with the courtesy shown by all those people in The Queue. Everyone got their moment to pay respects in front of the coffin and the people behind them waited patiently for their turn.

also, the pallbearers did a monumental job. Perfect execution for what must have been an extremely difficult and stressful responsibility. I would imagine they must have practiced in preparation for when the time came. I read that one of the bearers is only 19. Well done.

It was reported that her coffin had built built 30 years ago, so there would be no delay. Lots of planning ahead and it truly showed.

I am glad you mentioned the pallbearers. A coffin made of English Oak and lined with lead must be quite heavy. And they had to move it around quite a bit.

AND in addition to have the Orb and Crown sitting on top of the casket. I held my breath when they were moving the casket. I was afraid the Orb would roll right off. And at the end of the service at Windsor Castle, the orb was just picked up. It didn't seem to be tethered in any way.

They did a flawless job just like so many of the other people that made the funeral so impressive.

PS - It was so interesting, the BBC once in awhile would talk to the people in the queue. And sometimes they were interviewing a few people. They would ask where they were from. And the people would reply all different towns and cities. The BBC person would question how far apart the towns and cities were. The people would say, Oh we just met while standing in line. And they shared food, sometimes clothing (because it got chilly at night) and stories.

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Big Joanie — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:11:34 GMT

No One does it like the Brits .... OMG.. the Bagpipe Player .....that was

something .. and so fitting ....

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~k~ — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:37:51 GMT

It's so amazing that this woman planned every detail of her own funeral and it was carried out flawlessly. As I sat and watched, I knew I would never see anything like this again, an era had ended, & the face of the new king showed the pain he felt at this tremendous loss. History. 'One must be seen to be believed.' Rest In Peace, a fitting end to an amazing reign.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:43:09 GMT

No matter what anyone thinks of royalty or the extreme luxury they enjoy at taxpayer expense, I think fulfilling the promise she made when she was so young with 70 years of service to her country deserves proper recognition at her death.

In the end you can't take it with you and she was only a human being just like all of us. But I think time will tell that she was rather legendary, and not just a legend in her own mind like so many leaders and figureheads are.