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[Bri369]

How far have they been walking?  

[Trailrun23]

I did not get up early to watch. The casket was coming out of the Abbey and being placed in the hearse for the trip to Windsor Castle when I got up. I am sure there will be countless recordings and replaying of the funeral if I decide to watch it later. What is of more interest to me are the photos of so many people. Many I recognize, many I don't. One close-up of Charles III standing next to his mother's casket inside the church broke my heart. He looked as if he was bearing the weight of the world on his shoulders, and in a sense he is. Not to mention grieving for his dear mother and all it means to him, his children, and grandchildren. A somber but beautiful occasion indeed. 

[beckyb1012]

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@Bri369 wrote:

How far have they been walking?  

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I googled your question with the Queen's funeral and all I got was "the King and others walked 1.5 hours total.

[Bri369]

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@beckyb1012 wrote:

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@Bri369 wrote:

How far have they been walking?  

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I googled your question with the Queen's funeral and all I got was "the King and others walked 1.5 hours total.

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@beckyb1012 

They've been walking so slowly.  It has to be at least a couple of miles.  

[Patriot3]

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@twinsister wrote:

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@goldensrbest wrote:

I have a question about the man that was to the side of princees anne,in the procession, walking to the left of her?

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@goldensrbest - I think it might be her husband.

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I thought that was Prince Edward

[beckyb1012]

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@Patriot3 wrote:

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@twinsister wrote:

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@goldensrbest wrote:

I have a question about the man that was to the side of princees anne,in the procession, walking to the left of her?

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@goldensrbest - I think it might be her husband.

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I thought that was Prince Edward

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Timothy Laurence

[MorningLover]

LindaSal wrote:

..Someone mentioned that Princess Anne was walking with a cane?  I thought it was some kind of sword that went with her military uniform??  

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@Burnsite  Looks like a part of their military uniform. They all have one.

[bonnie f]

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@Yahooey wrote:

I was up and wanted to watch it live

just like i did for Diana's funeral 

and Willaim's & Harry's wedding

as i see the flowers thrown - very touching

not to be crass - but the poop

they couldnt get someone to walk discreetly and sccop up?

the whole procession had to step it 

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@Yahooey   It is the reason sand is put down; not just in case a horse slips it is also to muffle the sound of the hooves and for easy clean up.

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hey when you gotta go, you gotta go  lol

[Flopsy]

Yes.  Very proud.  This is a monumental occasion and a national holiday for the UK.  It is staggering to me that we no longer have our Queen.  She's just always been there.  A truly beautiful send off for an amazing lady.

[MorningLover]

goldensrbest wrote:

I have a question about the man that was to the side of princees anne,in the procession, walking to the left of her?

Prince William, the Duke of Gloucester, King Charles III, Prince Harry, Princess Anne and Timothy Laurence follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II.  (Source: Associated Press)

Princess Anne and husband Timothy Laurence

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