The Queen has passed away. God save the King

[bots]

The flight taking the Queen's coffin to London was the most tracked in history, website Flightradar24 has said.

Nearly six million people tried to follow the plane's route from Edinburgh to RAF Northolt within its first minute in the air, the website said.

The huge traffic caused the service, which allows users to track the path of planes in the air, to crash.

More than 4.79 million people watched on its site and app and 296,000 were watching on a YouTube stream, it said.

The previous record was when a flight carrying US politician Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan last month was followed by 2.2 million people on Flightradar24.

[Liam-]

Could someone please explain to my little Welsh brain why they’re removing traffic lights in London? So ****ing odd

[bots]

Could someone please explain to my little Welsh brain why they’re removing traffic lights in London? So ****ing odd

it will be to change the normal flow of traffic because it's anything but normal at the moment

[Cherie]

Could someone please explain to my little Welsh brain why they’re removing traffic lights in London? So ****ing odd

To pedestranise some roads woud be my guess as the pavements wont cope with the foot traffic

[Cherie]

I’m howling at all the people calling into LBC to complain about the bank holiday :laugh: will Nick and James be working I wonder :think:

[The Slim Reaper]

However she and Wills decide to mourn is their own business :smug:

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[Niamh.]

However she and Wills decide to mourn is their own business :smug:



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[The Slim Reaper]

All it takes to avoid the cost of greed crisis, is centuries of your family stealing stuff from everyone else.

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[thesheriff443]

[emoji28]

Dirty girl

[The Slim Reaper]

Niamhs been a mod for 10 years. TEN YEARS. That deserves respect :laugh:

[The Slim Reaper]

Now is not the time.

[Niamh.]

Niamhs been a mod for 10 years. TEN YEARS. That deserves respect [emoji23]I think so :hee:

[thesheriff443]

I think so :hee:

Mmmmm

[Zizu]

it will be to change the normal flow of traffic because it's anything but normal at the moment


Can’t they just switch them off or disconnect them ?


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[bots]

just watched some of the coffin live stream and it's quite surreal

[Vanessa]

The queue is nearly 3 miles long and could get longer! D:

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FcoGBoiWQAAW-dd?format=jpg&name=900x900

[Vanessa]

The people who got it at 5 pm queued from 8 am :shocked:

[GoldHeart]

The queue is nearly 3 miles long and could get longer! D:

Insane
Just shows how dedicated & determined people are for The Queen.

[Oliver_W]

If I was in London I'd be so tempted to drop stink bombs along the queue route.

[rusticgal]

If I was in London I'd be so tempted to drop stink bombs along the queue route.


That’s very childish Oliver :nono:…..:laugh:

[Oliver_W]

That’s very childish Oliver :nono:…..:laugh:

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:hmph:

[Beso]

What do they put on her to stop her stinking out the cathedral?

I doubt she's even inside that casket, alm those nutters standing in line for oors n oors, just to wander past an empty box...bloody nutters.

[Cherie]

What do they put on her to stop her stinking out the cathedral?

I doubt she's even inside that casket, alm those nutters standing in line for oors n oors, just to wander past an empty box...bloody nutters.

You must have heard of embalming :suspect:

[Vanessa]

It's just too long to wait really. I could have done 1or 2 hours. But 9+ ? No thanks!

[joeysteele]

I'm planning to go.
Somehow just feel I want to.
I'm not one for being in long queues but this has really got to me for some reason.

[Beso]

You must have heard of embalming :suspect:

Did they do that up at balmoral with all the family around, or wait till they got her down to Holyrood.. cause as yet I don't think shes been to an embalmed place.

[Vanessa]

I'm planning to go.
Somehow just feel I want to.
I'm not one for being in long queues but this has really got to me for some reason.

Ok, but please take care. Bring water and some food with you. :love:

[bots]

they would do it almost immediately at Balmoral Parmy, it's a huge place its not like the family would be in an adjoining room

[joeysteele]

they would do it almost immediately at Balmoral Parmy, it's a huge place its not like the family would be in an adjoining room

Bots, don't they also bury Royals in lead lined coffins.
Which make it airtight, keeping moisture out.

Hence why 8 pallbearers usually needed for extra weight

[Beso]

here is how embalming is done:

The body is washed with a disinfectant solution and carefully massaged to relax any muscles and joints tensed by rigor mortis. Facial hair is shaved.
The features are set: the eyes and mouth are closed (the techniques for this vary). Cotton padding may be placed in the cheeks to create a more natural expression.
A small cut is made and a strong artery and vein are found (often the jugular vein and common carotid artery, near the collarbone). The embalmer places tubes in both: the artery is used to pump the body with embalming fluid, while the tube running from the vein allows blood to drain out. Once done, the cut is closed once more.
The body is massaged again with a soapy sponge to help the embalming fluid spread evenly. The skin will begin to pinken.
Next comes cavity embalming. The organs are pierced and drained of fluid using a tool called a trocar. They are then filled with extremely strong embalming fluid before the incision is closed. The embalming process is complete!
The deceased is washed once more, and their hair brushed. A moisturising cream is rubbed gently into the face to keep it hydrated.
Ahead of a viewing, the deceased is dressed and make-up is applied.






She probably didnt get any done.

[bots]

Bots, don't they also bury Royals in lead lined coffins.
Which make it airtight, keeping moisture out.

Hence why 8 pallbearers usually needed for extra weight

they do, but even so, i'm sure she will have been embalmed, her father was

[Vanessa]

The coffin is a special one. Moisture does not get out.
It's a lot heavier so they have 8 people carry it.

[joeysteele]

here is how embalming is done:

The body is washed with a disinfectant solution and carefully massaged to relax any muscles and joints tensed by rigor mortis. Facial hair is shaved.
The features are set: the eyes and mouth are closed (the techniques for this vary). Cotton padding may be placed in the cheeks to create a more natural expression.
A small cut is made and a strong artery and vein are found (often the jugular vein and common carotid artery, near the collarbone). The embalmer places tubes in both: the artery is used to pump the body with embalming fluid, while the tube running from the vein allows blood to drain out. Once done, the cut is closed once more.
The body is massaged again with a soapy sponge to help the embalming fluid spread evenly. The skin will begin to pinken.
Next comes cavity embalming. The organs are pierced and drained of fluid using a tool called a trocar. They are then filled with extremely strong embalming fluid before the incision is closed. The embalming process is complete!
The deceased is washed once more, and their hair brushed. A moisturising cream is rubbed gently into the face to keep it hydrated.
Ahead of a viewing, the deceased is dressed and make-up is applied.






She probably didnt get any done.


She's not being viewed.
The coffin is already sealed.

Bots has it right Id say.

Plus Princess Diana's I recall was a lead lined coffin too.

It all slows down considerably any decomposing.

[Beso]

Nobody is going to be poking about the queens naked body so I doubt shes been embalmed..

Seal the smell in with an appropriate coffin, and hope it conceals the smell for the whole week and a half she has to lay there like an exhibition.

[Oliver_W]

here is how embalming is done:

The body is washed with a disinfectant solution and carefully massaged to relax any muscles and joints tensed by rigor mortis. Facial hair is shaved.
The features are set: the eyes and mouth are closed (the techniques for this vary). Cotton padding may be placed in the cheeks to create a more natural expression.
A small cut is made and a strong artery and vein are found (often the jugular vein and common carotid artery, near the collarbone). The embalmer places tubes in both: the artery is used to pump the body with embalming fluid, while the tube running from the vein allows blood to drain out. Once done, the cut is closed once more.
The body is massaged again with a soapy sponge to help the embalming fluid spread evenly. The skin will begin to pinken.
Next comes cavity embalming. The organs are pierced and drained of fluid using a tool called a trocar. They are then filled with extremely strong embalming fluid before the incision is closed. The embalming process is complete!
The deceased is washed once more, and their hair brushed. A moisturising cream is rubbed gently into the face to keep it hydrated.
Ahead of a viewing, the deceased is dressed and make-up is applied.






She probably didnt get any done.

I can't remember what it was, but an episode of a police drama I saw the forensic mortician freaked out a gang member by describing what he'd do to his body if the person they wanted evidence on killed him. Might have been SVU, notmsure.

[AnnieK]

Nobody is going to be poking about the queens naked body so I doubt shes been embalmed..

Seal the smell in with an appropriate coffin, and hope it conceals the smell for the whole week and a half she has to lay there like an exhibition.

She has been bathed and dressed all her life....I am sure if she wanted to be embalmed she will have been. There is no dignity in death, no matter who you are. The lead lined coffin is airtight which both delays decomposition and also prevents any fluids or smells escaping.

[Beso]

The queen bathes herself, in a tepid bath with water that has to be no more than 7 inches deep.

[Jordan.]

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[Mystic Mock]

I'm planning to go.
Somehow just feel I want to.
I'm not one for being in long queues but this has really got to me for some reason.

Good luck with it Joey.

There's nothing wrong with feeling sad at someone passing away, especially considering the person in question has been a huge public figure for 70 years.

[bots]

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he is not an active member of the armed forces, the others are

[bots]

Queue time is currently 9 hours

[thesheriff443]

Queue time is currently 9 hours

9 hours for seventy years seems fair.

[bots]

it's going to get a lot busier tomorrow and the weekend, so the shortest wait is going to be today

[Gusto Brunt]

I don't know how those guys guarding the Queen's coffin like that stand still for so long.

Not moving an inch.

[bots]

they change the guard every 20 mins so its not as bad as it could be

[Gusto Brunt]

they change the guard every 20 mins so its not as bad as it could be

I know but even so, I can't still in a queue for 2 minutes without moving something. Helps the circulation.

[arista]

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[thesheriff443]

it's going to get a lot busier tomorrow and the weekend, so the shortest wait is going to be today

I waited 9 hours for a woman in a car, she did film extra work.

[Gusto Brunt]

Apparently one of the guards fainted. I'm not surprised.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1570308057967599618

[rusticgal]

Apparently one of the guards fainted. I'm not surprised.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1570308057967599618


Yeah...poor bloke...he took quite a fall there and he wasn't a young man either. I hope he is ok...

[bots]

this is a live queue length tracker, it's currently 4.2 miles long, time at least 9 hours wait

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[Crimson Dynamo]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A Belfast shop has seen demand for royal merchandise soar following the Queen’s death and this week’s historic visit from King Charles III. <a href="https://t.co/knd4okw7Fj">https://t.co/knd4okw7Fj</a></p>&mdash; Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) <a href="https://twitter.com/BelTel/status/1570296857493786624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Kazanne]

You must have heard of embalming :suspect:

Plus she's in a double coffin, inner one is lead.

[Vanessa]

Central London is way too crowded at the moment. I have a perfect view from my home.
I don't like queues and crowds.

[UserSince2005]

I didnt realise there were so many white people in this country, where yall been hiding? usually every time i turn on the TV everyone is black but the news is just full of white people queuing

[GoldHeart]

they do, but even so, i'm sure she will have been embalmed, her father was

I don't understand why people think she wouldn't be embalmed , and the conspiracy theories are just silly.

[Vanessa]

I don't understand why people think she wouldn't be embalmed , and the conspiracy theories are just silly.

But there's no need. The coffin is a special one. Moisture doesn't get out.

[GoldHeart]

But there's no need. The coffin is a special one. Moisture doesn't get out.

Yeah but she might have still been embalmed.
But even if that isn't the case ,why the fascination with The Queen's body & if the coffin is 'empty ' & all this nonsense, this isn't aimed at you Nessa .. just some of the stuff I'm reading.

[thesheriff443]

The queens sister was cremated

[Vanessa]

Reading on twitter, some people think the queen is not in the casket and that she's been cremated :shocked:

[bots]

Prince oops King Charles is having a day of quiet reflection ..... must be looking at himself in the mirror :laugh:

[rusticgal]

Reading on twitter, some people think the queen is not in the casket and that she's been cremated :shocked:


Rubbish….

[Cherie]

Prince oops King Charles is having a day of quiet reflection ..... must be looking at himself in the mirror :laugh:

or in other words he has had a duvet day

[Cherie]

Plus she's in a double coffin, inner one is lead.

aw right Kaz, I didn't know what the lead was for but that makes sense

[bots]

it being a lead coffin, the inside cant be x rayed, hence the conspiracy fest

[Vanessa]

Rubbish….

Who knows? :shrug:

[GoldHeart]

it being a lead coffin, the inside cant be x rayed, hence the conspiracy fest

First people said it's lead for : moisture reasons
Now it's lead : as it can't be x-rayed


For goodness sake:facepalm:

[bots]

its impossible to x ray through lead, that's just a simple scientific fact. Everything else is conspiracy :laugh:

[Oliver_W]

or in other words he has had a duvet day

Well that's fair, I don't think he's had a minute to himself since his mum died...

[Crimson Dynamo]

i see martin keown the female presenter (shoehorned in, natch) and the other ex player all in mourning attire for the west ham game tonite on BT..

[rusticgal]

Well that's fair, I don't think he's had a minute to himself since his mum died...


Yup…I’m sure he needed a day off..

[Cherie]

oh I agree, he has literally been on steroids and off again tomorrow to Wales

[Beso]

But there's no need. The coffin is a special one. Moisture doesn't get out.

Exactly..and that is why NOBODY messes with her body.

[joeysteele]

Ok, but please take care. Bring water and some food with you. :love:

Thanks Vanessa.
I went through the night, got in the queue before 5 in the morning.
It was a bit annoying in the snake like complex set up.
As you stopped walking towards the Hall.
Then were just going up and down and around.

However there were great people there and in good humour.
It was after 10.30 when the grouping I was with got in.

Actually it moved me greatly.
The whole serenity of it, the reverence.
Thinking of the incredible human being no longer with us.
Then the changing over of the guards round the coffin.

Actually is was while extremely sad as to why this was going on, it was also really beautiful and even a warm like coming home feeling.
I'm glad I went and moreso went through the night as those through the day were waiting over 8 hours for some.

The peace of being in that hall and giving respect to this amazing Monarch.
Is something I'll personally treasure the memory of the rest of my life.

It all really moved me in all positive ways and feelings.
Bless Her Majesty's memory and legacy forever.

[Cherie]

Thanks Vanessa.
I went through the night, got in the queue before 5 in the morning.
It was a bit annoying in the snake like complex set up.
As you stopped walking towards the Hall.
Then were just going up and down and around.

However there were great people there and in good humour.
It was after 10.30 when the grouping I was with got in.

Actually it moved me greatly.
The whole serenity of it, the reverence.
Thinking of the incredible human being no longer with us.
Then the changing over of the guards round the coffin.

Actually is was while extremely sad as to why this was going on, it was also really beautiful and even a warm like coming home feeling.
I'm glad I went and moreso went through the night as those through the day were waiting over 8 hours for some.

The peace of being in that hall and giving respect to this amazing Monarch.
Is something I'll personally treasure the memory of the rest of my life.

It all really moved me in all positive ways and feelings.
Bless Her Majesty's memory and legacy forever.

that is great Joey x

[Beso]

Some are saying you walked past 2 empty boxes Joey.

I hope it ain't so.


Treat yourself to a relaxing foot spa.

[Vanessa]

Thanks Vanessa.
I went through the night, got in the queue before 5 in the morning.
It was a bit annoying in the snake like complex set up.
As you stopped walking towards the Hall.
Then were just going up and down and around.

However there were great people there and in good humour.
It was after 10.30 when the grouping I was with got in.

Actually it moved me greatly.
The whole serenity of it, the reverence.
Thinking of the incredible human being no longer with us.
Then the changing over of the guards round the coffin.

Actually is was while extremely sad as to why this was going on, it was also really beautiful and even a warm like coming home feeling.
I'm glad I went and moreso went through the night as those through the day were waiting over 8 hours for some.

The peace of being in that hall and giving respect to this amazing Monarch.
Is something I'll personally treasure the memory of the rest of my life.

It all really moved me in all positive ways and feelings.
Bless Her Majesty's memory and legacy forever.

So in the night the queue moves quicker?
Glad you were ok. It sounds like an amazing experience.

[Vanessa]

Some are saying you walked past 2 empty boxes Joey.

I hope it ain't so.


Treat yourself to a relaxing foot spa.

We just don't know. Hopefully not.

[bots]

it doesn't matter if the queen is there or not really. That doesn't change the fact that people wanted to devote a moment to remembering her and that's what they did

[joeysteele]

Some are saying you walked past 2 empty boxes Joey.

I hope it ain't so.


Treat yourself to a relaxing foot spa.

No, I've no doubt I've paid respects to this incredible Lady the late Queen.


Thank you parmnion re foot spa.
My legs are aching a bit but nothing like I expected.
I like walking though.
It was when you stopped for a while which was the worst part.

Glad I went through last night though and not towards and over the weekend.

I'm actually treating myself and my Cousin to a few whiskeys tonight.
To toast Her Majesty and also to unwind and enjoy the rest on TV.

[Vanessa]

No, I've no doubt I've paid respects to this incredible Lady the late Queen.


Thank you parmnion re foot spa.
My legs are aching a bit but nothing like I expected.
I like walking though.
It was when you stopped for a while which was the worst part.

Glad I went through last night though and not towards and over the weekend.

I'm actually treating myself and my Cousin to a few whiskeys tonight.
To toast Her Majesty and also to unwind and enjoy the rest on TV.
It's probably better to go at nighttime. But I would be a bit scared.

[joeysteele]

So in the night the queue moves quicker?
Glad you were ok. It sounds like an amazing experience.

Yes, it seemed before I got there between 4.30am and 5 am.
People were in the hall between 4 to 5 hours.
Mine was just over 5 and a half hours.

Then later from lunchtime the queue lengthened considerably and it started to take anything from 6 to 8 hours to get to the Hall.

It was emotionally moving Vanessa.
I'll never regret going and will always treasure the memory.

[Mystic Mock]

No, I've no doubt I've paid respects to this incredible Lady the late Queen.


Thank you parmnion re foot spa.
My legs are aching a bit but nothing like I expected.
I like walking though.
It was when you stopped for a while which was the worst part.

Glad I went through last night though and not towards and over the weekend.

I'm actually treating myself and my Cousin to a few whiskeys tonight.
To toast Her Majesty and also to unwind and enjoy the rest on TV.

Not bad taste in Alcohol.:dance:

What was the experience like?

[joeysteele]

Not bad taste in Alcohol.:dance:

What was the experience like?

On the alcohol? great Mock :joker:

No seriously.
One of the strongest moments of my life Mock.
A mix of all emotions and deeper feelings even.

Outside in the queue, the atmosphere was at times filled with humour.
The frustration at times of the slow movement to the Hall.

Then in the Hall the power of the silence hit you.
With a warm peace feeling of just being there.

An incredible experience and one of the most likely stronger influential experiences of my life so far Mock.

[Mystic Mock]

On the alcohol? great Mock :joker:

No seriously.
One of the strongest moments of my life Mock.
A mix of all emotions and deeper feelings even.

Outside in the queue, the atmosphere was at times filled with humour.
The frustration at times of the slow movement to the Hall.

Then in the Hall the power of the silence hit you.
With a warm peace feeling of just being there.

An incredible experience and one of the most likely stronger influential experiences of my life so far Mock.

Well I'm glad that you were able to take something out of it.:)

[Crimson Dynamo]

Thanks Vanessa.
I went through the night, got in the queue before 5 in the morning.
It was a bit annoying in the snake like complex set up.
As you stopped walking towards the Hall.
Then were just going up and down and around.

However there were great people there and in good humour.
It was after 10.30 when the grouping I was with got in.

Actually it moved me greatly.
The whole serenity of it, the reverence.
Thinking of the incredible human being no longer with us.
Then the changing over of the guards round the coffin.

Actually is was while extremely sad as to why this was going on, it was also really beautiful and even a warm like coming home feeling.
I'm glad I went and moreso went through the night as those through the day were waiting over 8 hours for some.

The peace of being in that hall and giving respect to this amazing Monarch.
Is something I'll personally treasure the memory of the rest of my life.

It all really moved me in all positive ways and feelings.
Bless Her Majesty's memory and legacy forever.

amazing

i would have loved to have gone

i went down the motorway not long after she did , saw the crowds so in a small way felt a part of it

Middle girl LT went and was moved

[joeysteele]

amazing

i would have loved to have gone

i went down the motorway not long after she did , saw the crowds so in a small way felt a part of it

Middle girl LT went and was moved

That is really the main word LT.
It really moves you.

I was thinking of heading to Edinburgh when Her Majesty was at St Giles.
That was all so perfectly done up there.
Had the time there been longer I would have.
Because it was absolutely top class all the Scottish part of this mourning process.

Yeah though, amazing .

[MTVN]

Glad you were able to experience that Joey, you've been a part of a real moment of history there

[joeysteele]

Glad you were able to experience that Joey, you've been a part of a real moment of history there

That's just starting to sink in too MTVN.
Thank you.

[rusticgal]

Thanks Vanessa.
I went through the night, got in the queue before 5 in the morning.
It was a bit annoying in the snake like complex set up.
As you stopped walking towards the Hall.
Then were just going up and down and around.

However there were great people there and in good humour.
It was after 10.30 when the grouping I was with got in.

Actually it moved me greatly.
The whole serenity of it, the reverence.
Thinking of the incredible human being no longer with us.
Then the changing over of the guards round the coffin.

Actually is was while extremely sad as to why this was going on, it was also really beautiful and even a warm like coming home feeling.
I'm glad I went and moreso went through the night as those through the day were waiting over 8 hours for some.

The peace of being in that hall and giving respect to this amazing Monarch.
Is something I'll personally treasure the memory of the rest of my life.

It all really moved me in all positive ways and feelings.
Bless Her Majesty's memory and legacy forever.


Amazing…good for you. A friend of mine started queuing at 11pm last night and didn’t enter the Hall until 7am this morning.
So glad you achieved that…it must have been very special.

[rusticgal]

No, I've no doubt I've paid respects to this incredible Lady the late Queen.


Thank you parmnion re foot spa.
My legs are aching a bit but nothing like I expected.
I like walking though.
It was when you stopped for a while which was the worst part.

Glad I went through last night though and not towards and over the weekend.

I'm actually treating myself and my Cousin to a few whiskeys tonight.
To toast Her Majesty and also to unwind and enjoy the rest on TV.


Joey it’s WHISKY….as I was corrected yesterday by LT :laugh:

[Niamh.]

Joey it’s WHISKY….as I was corrected yesterday by LT [emoji23]Not if its Irish, then its Whiskey

[joeysteele]

Joey it’s WHISKY….as I was corrected yesterday by LT :laugh:

Well yes he's right.

It can be spelt either way but my Dad who was Scottish, always insisted it was Whisky.
I'll alter what I said before to say I'm having a few drinks of Glenmorangie.

My apologies to LT.:wavey:

I've had a longish night and day rusticgal.:joker::joker:

[arista]

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[Zizu]

Why on Earth have they invited Russia , North Korea and China to the gathering on Monday ?


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[bots]

NK and Russia have not been invited

[bots]

The queue time is now 11.5 hours

[Cherie]

it doesn't matter if the queen is there or not really. That doesn't change the fact that people wanted to devote a moment to remembering her and that's what they did

Precisely, its symbolic so even if she isn't in the box or it is just a urn of ashes, or her body is there it really makes very little difference as it is a symbolic gesture of respect. Personally the Queen was so old school I am 100% sure she is in the coffin, she isn't going to deviate in death from how she was in life, 100% committed to duty

[bots]

Precisely, its symbolic so even if she isn't in the box or it is just a urn of ashes, or her body is there it really makes very little difference as it is a symbolic gesture of respect. Personally the Queen was so old school I am 100% sure she is in the coffin, she isn't going to deviate in death from how she was in life, 100% committed to duty

I think I can say with a high degree of certainty that she is not currently sitting enjoying a G&T at some bar in Marbella and she is not on the moon with Elvis either :laugh:

[Nicky91]

i think from germany, president Steinmeier will attend, but not chancellor Scholz (considering he's far too busy at the moment with the gas crisis)


i fully expect some of norway's royals to attend as well, maybe belgium's crown princess too unless she's too busy with her military training


spain's crown prince and his wife maybe, but most certainly not tax evader juan carlos



i've read the Obama's will also attend the funeral

[Niamh.]

The queue time is now 11.5 hours

Mental, I wouldn't even queue that long for my own granny :laugh:

[Cherie]

I think I can say with a high degree of certainty that she is not currently sitting enjoying a G&T at some bar in Marbella and she is not on the moon with Elvis either :laugh:

or hiding out at Balmoral shrieking, I can't take seeing Liz Truss on a regular basis :laugh:

[UserSince2005]

British nationals should get a fast track pass at the very least

[thesheriff443]

Mental, I wouldn't even queue that long for my own granny :laugh:

If there was a few euros to be had you would be :hehe:

[Kazanne]

Joey,That sounds amazing, I would love to have gone but just can't at this time, but precious memories for you to treasure.

[Cherie]

The queue has been paused now as it has reached capacity 4.4 miles

[joeysteele]

The queue time is now 11.5 hours

Really pleased I went when I did then.
I would once there however have queued as long as it took.
I just had the compelling feeling to go.

I don't get this not joining the queue until it reduces.
What IF it doesn't reduce in length.

Just the other day you had politicians and authorities stating they expected absolutely innumerable numbers of people coming.
They were even talking of anything from a few hours to up to over 24 hours being in the queue.

Where do the people go who have come to join the queue then told to come back later?
What if the queue doesn't get less, I thought myself as the weekend progressed even more would come and be travelling from all over the Country and other Countries too.

If you head too far off from the end of the queue, then come back, you're likely not going to be in the position you may have had if you'd been able to join it when first arriving.

There could have potentially been millions wanting to queue.
Crikey can we not even organise something like this better.
Unbelievable .

Have they too any firm guarantee the queue will reduce.
I very much doubt they can guarantee that.

What happens then to those there now, told they cannot join this queue.
What a mess this could turn out to be.

[joeysteele]

Joey,That sounds amazing, I would love to have gone but just can't at this time, but precious memories for you to treasure.

Kazanne it was really moving.
I'm still gathering the feelings I felt in that Hall.

The silence hit you the instant you were in.
It was like a power in itself.
The only real noise when the guards on duty were being changed.

As LT said that his daughter felt moved by it.
It really is the main word.

It was one the most special personal things I've done in my life so far.
Hope you're okay Kazanne and thank you.

[bots]

i cant see the queue going much lower than it is until monday, so basically 10 miles and a 12 hour wait

[Cherie]

i cant see the queue going much lower than it is until monday, so basically 10 miles and a 12 hour wait

no one can join now for six hours, I think they may have to extend it queue tbh

[joeysteele]

no one can join now for six hours, I think they may have to extend it queue tbh

They should, yes.
You're right.

They really didn't even plan for this???
Especially now with a bank holiday weekend in place now.

[bots]

i remember before the lying in state began a government spokesperson saying the queue could be 30 hours which would mean that anyone not queuing by tomorrow lunchtime would miss out

[Cherie]

They should, yes.
You're right.

They really didn't even plan for this???
Especially now with a bank holiday weekend in place now.

I was under the impression the queue would be 10 miles in length, but it is 4.4 miles, some people will be very disappointed

[bots]

time for a pro monarchy riot? :laugh:

[Cherie]

time for a pro monarchy riot? :laugh:

:laugh:

with it only being Friday, i would imagine tomorrow and Sunday will be insane

[Cherie]

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-62921700

Live stream

[bots]

The queue to see the Queen lying in state now stretches five miles, with an extraordinary 14-hour waiting time.

---------------------------------

I wonder if thousands of people gate crashed the queue further up or something, it seems weird that the queue length hasn't increased much but the wait time has shot up

[Crimson Dynamo]

Surely Olivia Coleman could go in a coffin for a few hours at say St Brides in fleet street to ease the main queue?

probably too busy sipping champagne and eating caviar the selfish cow

:oh:

[James]

Mental, I wouldn't even queue that long for my own granny :laugh:

I once queued for hours to get in a Big Brother final.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I queued for hours to see the original Star Wars

[bots]

A Chinese government delegation has been banned from attending the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II, the BBC understands.

House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is understood to have refused a request for access to Westminster Hall over Chinese sanctions against five MPs and two peers.

Queen Elizabeth will lie in state until her funeral on Monday.

The Speaker's office told the BBC it did not comment on security matters.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said they had not seen a reports about the ban, which first emerged on the Politico website.

"As a host, the UK is certainly familiar with diplomatic protocols and proper manners of receiving guests," China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, said.

Last year, China imposed travel bans and asset freezes on nine Britons - including seven parliamentarians - for accusing Beijing of mistreating Uighur Muslims.

[thesheriff443]

I once queued for hours to get in a Big Brother final. :hehe:

I remember getting in the que for big brother at 10 am and getting on the train at 10 pm
There used to be a 36 page form that took 3 and a half hours of you rushed it or 5 hours if you took your time

[Niamh.]

I once queued for hours to get in a Big Brother final.

Did you? Which one was it? I can't be dealing with crowds and standing around, plus I like my comfort too much, I'd rather be at home on my couch with a glass of wine watching it :laugh:

[bots]

Did you? Which one was it? I can't be dealing with crowds and standing around, plus I like my comfort too much, I'd rather be at home on my couch with a glass of wine watching it :laugh:

sacrilege :nono:

[UserSince2005]

Did you? Which one was it? I can't be dealing with crowds and standing around, plus I like my comfort too much, I'd rather be at home on my couch with a glass of wine watching it :laugh:

Wait until Jedward die, then you'll understand.

[Niamh.]

sacrilege :nono:

:laugh: I'm trying to think of anything I'd be that bothered about that I'd queue for that length of time (anymore than an hour) and I can't

[Cherie]

Wait until Jedward die, then you'll understand.

:joker:

[James]

I remember getting in the que for big brother at 10 am and getting on the train at 10 pm
There used to be a 36 page form that took 3 and a half hours of you rushed it or 5 hours if you took your time

Did you? Which one was it? I can't be dealing with crowds and standing around, plus I like my comfort too much, I'd rather be at home on my couch with a glass of wine watching it :laugh:

Big Brother 4. I met some people from this forum. I joined late because I came down on the train that day, but they had been there hours already. They only let a limited number in and a ticket didn't guarantee entry so you had to queue for hours to be sure.

I didn't realise people started queuing as early as 10 AM.

What was the form about?

[Niamh.]

Wait until Jedward die, then you'll understand.

:laugh:

[Niamh.]

Big Brother 4. I met some people from this forum. I joined late because I came down on the train that day, but they had been there hours already. They only let a limited number in and a ticket didn't guarantee entry so you had to queue for hours to be sure.

I didn't realise people started queuing as early as 10 AM.

What was the form about?

Oh that's cool that you met up with people from here, all gone now I suppose (from the forum I mean :eyes: )

[James]

Oh that's cool that you met up with people from here, all gone now I suppose (from the forum I mean :eyes: )

Yeah, Mark, former admin Lesley and Wendy (Romantic Old Bird) who died sadly a few years ago.

[thesheriff443]

Big Brother 4. I met some people from this forum. I joined late because I came down on the train that day, but they had been there hours already. They only let a limited number in and a ticket didn't guarantee entry so you had to queue for hours to be sure.

I didn't realise people started queuing as early as 10 AM.

What was the form about?

If you ever wondered why they knew so much about someone or their past or how they would react in certain situations, family/friends, it came from that form

Had questions like, if you could cheat and get away with it?, would you .

I’m talking about the audition process que

[Niamh.]

Yeah, Mark, former admin Lesley and Wendy (Romantic Old Bird) who died sadly a few years ago.

I think Wendy/Romantic Old Bird died just before my time on here, I do remember people talking about her

[James]

If you ever wondered why they knew so much about someone or their past or how they would react in certain situations, family/friends, it came from that form

Had questions like, if you could cheat and get away with it?, would you .

I’m talking about the audition process que

Ah right you auditioned, I thought you meant you had to fill up a form just to watch an eviction night.

[Cherie]

That must have been quite cool to meet up with fellow BB enthusiasts at a BB event

[thesheriff443]

That must have been quite cool to meet up with fellow BB enthusiasts at a BB event

I’ve met saskia , mario, Sam, Pete , Kate lawlers sister put me through the picking pen stage one year.

[Cherie]

I’ve met saskia , mario, Sam, Pete , Kate lawlers sister put me through the picking pen stage one year.

super, will you audition again?

[Josy]

Not being disrespectful genuinely been wondering but is her body actually in the coffin right now because she's been dead over a week and well the coffin isn't refrigerated is it so how is it not stinking [emoji848]

[Niamh.]

Not being disrespectful genuinely been wondering but is her body actually in the coffin right now because she's been dead over a week and well the coffin isn't refrigerated is it so how is it not stinking [emoji848]

She's probably been embalmed

[Josy]

She's probably been embalmedYeah but still, over a week is a long time

[Josy]

Oh wait I just Googled and apparently if it's not an open casket the embalming can last up to 3 weeks.

Well that's me learned something new today.

[Niamh.]

Oh wait I just Googled and apparently if it's not an open casket the embalming can last up to 3 weeks.

Well that's me learned something new today.

Not a fan of open caskets, they always look like a shell and I hate to remember people that way

[Cherie]

Oh wait I just Googled and apparently if it's not an open casket the embalming can last up to 3 weeks.

Well that's me learned something new today.

also the coffin being lead lined keeps in nasty niffs

[hijaxers]

Oh wait I just Googled and apparently if it's not an open casket the embalming can last up to 3 weeks.

Well that's me learned something new today.

Check out lead lined coffins. The Queen wil not be buried in earth she will be under a marble slab .Prince Philip's coffin is resting of top of his slab awaiting his wife .

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://content.invisioncic.com/Mrangmedia/monthly_2022_09/LLIZZ.jpg.57dc36a3c0709b855b7583d7dd9a9b4c.jpg

[bots]

also the coffin being lead lined keeps in nasty niffs

The queen won't leak, where do you think Andrew got it from :laugh:

[Cherie]

The queen won't leak, where do you think Andrew got it from :laugh:

:laugh:

[Cherie]

https://content.invisioncic.com/Mrangmedia/monthly_2022_09/LLIZZ.jpg.57dc36a3c0709b855b7583d7dd9a9b4c.jpg

aww

[GoldHeart]

Not a fan of open caskets, they always look like a shell and I hate to remember people that way

It's a weird one , but some still look the same & just look like they're sleeping. But the ones who don't look the same ..it can be upsetting.

I think now less & less people want open casket, probably the idea of people staring at them ..is more morbid . And Obviously The Queen was never going to have open casket.

[bots]

24 hour wait time now :shocked:

1570808231840325632

[rusticgal]

Not being disrespectful genuinely been wondering but is her body actually in the coffin right now because she's been dead over a week and well the coffin isn't refrigerated is it so how is it not stinking [emoji848]

Its a coffin within a coffin. The inner one is made of lead and airtight which is why it is so heavy.

[arista]

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[Beso]

Really pleased I went when I did then.
I would once there however have queued as long as it took.
I just had the compelling feeling to go.

I don't get this not joining the queue until it reduces.
What IF it doesn't reduce in length.

Just the other day you had politicians and authorities stating they expected absolutely innumerable numbers of people coming.
They were even talking of anything from a few hours to up to over 24 hours being in the queue.

Where do the people go who have come to join the queue then told to come back later?
What if the queue doesn't get less, I thought myself as the weekend progressed even more would come and be travelling from all over the Country and other Countries too.

If you head too far off from the end of the queue, then come back, you're likely not going to be in the position you may have had if you'd been able to join it when first arriving.

There could have potentially been millions wanting to queue.
Crikey can we not even organise something like this better.
Unbelievable .

Have they too any firm guarantee the queue will reduce.
I very much doubt they can guarantee that.

What happens then to those there now, told they cannot join this queue.
What a mess this could turn out to be.


Just book a ticket for the cathedral at a later and walk past where she has been laying for the past few days. It will be much the same.

[Beso]

Oh wait I just Googled and apparently if it's not an open casket the embalming can last up to 3 weeks.

Well that's me learned something new today.

Nobody will have performed the undignified embalming process on our dear queen.

She has 2 coffins to mask the smell. One(the inner one) is made of lead.

[joeysteele]

Just book a ticket for the cathedral at a later and walk past where she has been laying for the past few days. It will be much the same.

She's not in a Cathedral she's lying in state in Westminster Hall.

I just feel really kind of comforted for myself obviously that I went past her lying in state yesterday.
An experience I still find hard to describe as to the occasion.
I actually feel honoured that I've been able to pay my last respects to her, that way I was able to yesterday.

Nothing could be the same as doing that I'm afraid.
Again the only word is, it really 'moved' me.

[Beso]

1570783201513316355

Cause they taste better than meaty balls.:shrug:

[Beso]

She's not in a Cathedral she's lying in state in Westminster Hall.

I just feel really kind of comforted for myself obviously that I went past her lying in state yesterday.
An experience I still find hard to describe as to the occasion.
I actually feel honoured that I've been able to pay my last respects to her, that way I was able to yesterday.

Nothing could be the same as doing that I'm afraid.
Again the only word is, it really 'moved' me.



Do you think it's sort of cleansed you, or closed the final chapter on other things thats happened to you recently?

I hope it has. We are all going to miss the comforting arm she wrapped round the nation at times. She was an extraordinary woman.

[Crimson Dynamo]

1570783201513316355

stay off drugs kidz

[joeysteele]

Do you think it's sort of cleansed you, or closed the final chapter on other things thats happened to you recently?

I hope it has. We are all going to miss the comforting arm she wrapped round the nation at times. She was an extraordinary woman.

You may have a point there actually.
It has left a kind of inner 'peace' feeling parmnion.

So more than likely, yes.

[bots]

the number of people in the hall at any given time seemed quite sparse yesterday. Today the place is absolutely jammed

[Beso]

You may have a point there actually.
It has left a kind of inner 'peace' feeling parmnion.

So more than likely, yes.

Me too.

I've just watched the vigil of the princes with princess anne and her brothers guarding the coffin for 15 minutes. Imagine if you had walked in and saw the king...:o

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FczJQqWWAAIt_3h?format=jpg&name=small

[Cherie]

the number of people in the hall at any given time seemed quite sparse yesterday. Today the place is absolutely jammed

yeah they seem to have ramped it up

[Cherie]

I did find Sky splitting the screen to show David Beckham showing his respect at the same time as Charies was meeting and greeting at Cardiff Castle amusing

[Beso]

I did find Sky splitting the screen to show David Beckham showing his respect at the same time as Charies was meeting and greeting at Cardiff Castle amusing

Did he wait in line cherie?

[Crimson Dynamo]

has any labour MP been there?

[Beso]

has any labour MP been there?

I saw diane abbot on tik tok reinacting the funeral scene on live and let die. She had a glass of gin and tonic in her hand on the 16.53 Waterloo to lambeth tube.

[Cherie]

Did he wait in line cherie?

yes 13 hours, the queue was halted at one point so many people wanted selfies

[Liam-]

Good old Becks got in line at 2am and waited with everyone else, horrid Tories Phil and Holly used their privilege to cut in line of everybody

[Cherie]

Good old Becks got in line at 2am and waited with everyone else, horrid Tories Phil and Holly used their privilege to cut in line of everybody

That is disgusting

[Crimson Dynamo]

Good old Becks got in line at 2am and waited with everyone else, horrid Tories Phil and Holly used their privilege to cut in line of everybody

Philip is a labour voter

[Beso]

yes 13 hours, the queue was halted at one point so many people wanted selfies

Good for him..:worship:

[Beso]

Good old Becks got in line at 2am and waited with everyone else, horrid Tories Phil and Holly used their privilege to cut in line of everybody

They were the queens favourites. But still!!

[Beso]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/16/duke-duchess-sussex-uninvited-state-reception-buckingham-palace/

[rusticgal]

the number of people in the hall at any given time seemed quite sparse yesterday. Today the place is absolutely jammed


I just think they are allowing more in so everyone can get to see her..

[rusticgal]

yes 13 hours, the queue was halted at one point so many people wanted selfies


What a star…it’s a bit annoying that just cos you are a celeb you get special treatment…he will earn much respect for doing that.

[thesheriff443]

Phil and holly were probably allowed in because they are covering the story and will be able to talk about that experience on the show

Journalists were getting a slot to go in for the same reasons

[rusticgal]

Phil and holly were probably allowed in because they are covering the story and will be able to talk about that experience on the show

Journalists were getting a slot to go in for the same reasons


Would rather have seen them join the queue after Thursdays episode and go straight to the studio for Fridays episode…just like they do after the to awards…they may be knackered rather than hungover but at least it would appeal to the public for sharing the ‘full experience’ :hee:

[arista]

[Man, 20's
in custody after trying to rush Queen's coffin;
public queues though cold night; King and siblings
stand vigil

Details of the Queen's funeral emerge,
including a two-minute silence across UK
on Monday morning and Her Majesty to be
buried with Prince Philip; the queue to see her
coffin stretches more than four miles
through London.]


https://news.sky.com/story/queen-news-latest-lying-in-state-queues-funeral-king-charles-live-12692812

[arista]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/11106/production/_126749896_guardian-nc.png.webp

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/16/23/62497899-11221121-image-a-101_1663369140118.jpg

[Man is arrested for GRABBING Queen's
coffin: Black-clad mourner rushes from
queue and lifts the Royal Standard off the late
monarch's casket before being tackled to
the ground - shoving girl, 7, and leaving
onlookers gasping in shock]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-62936467

[Cherie]

Was that Parmy trying to see if Liz was actually in the coffin

[Cherie]

Although man in his 20s is stretching it somewhat

[Crimson Dynamo]

Although man in his 20s is stretching it somewhat

born in the 20s?

:hehe:

[thesheriff443]

The only time parmy rushes is when there’s a free bar.

[Gusto Brunt]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/16/23/62497899-11221121-image-a-101_1663369140118.jpg

[Man is arrested for GRABBING Queen's
coffin: Black-clad mourner rushes from
queue and lifts the Royal Standard off the late
monarch's casket before being tackled to
the ground - shoving girl, 7, and leaving
onlookers gasping in shock]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-62936467

How did he get to the coffin? I thought all those standing round it, were there to PROTECT the coffin.

[thesheriff443]

How did he get to the coffin? I thought all those standing round it, were there to PROTECT the coffin.

Obviously ran between the guards
Those standing around are for ceremonial purposes these days the real protection will be at sides .

[Gusto Brunt]

Obviously ran between the guards
Those standing around are for ceremonial purposes these days the real protection will be at sides .


So stand by as the coffin is attacked.

Absolutely appalling. May as well have tailor shop dummies standing there.

Terrible.

[thesheriff443]

So stand by as the coffin is attacked.

Absolutely appalling. May as well have tailor shop dummies standing there.

Terrible.

No it’s not as simple as that, they will help but they are hardly dressed for rolling around on the ground plus they will get stiff from standing still

[Zizu]

Although man in his 20s is stretching it somewhat


That looks like Ben Stiller to me

:)


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[Zizu]

How did he get to the coffin? I thought all those standing round it, were there to PROTECT the coffin.


I thought Charlie boy and his siblings were ‘guarding’ the coffin…


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[AnnieK]

My friend joined the queue at 11pm last night. She has just reached Waterloo Bridge and been told that it should be another 4 hours or so till they reach the front. She said the atmosphere has been amazing but its bloody freezing and her feet are killing her

[arista]

How did he get to the coffin? I thought all those standing round it, were there to PROTECT the coffin.


He Shoved a little girl
out of HIS way

[Jordan.]

How did he get to the coffin? I thought all those standing round it, were there to PROTECT the coffin.

None of them moved :skull:

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[thesheriff443]

It’s great if you can get there and a moment like that will stay with you forever.

For me, i respected her in life and I respect her in death.

[Crimson Dynamo]

F2muCPS9Gjk

[Vanessa]

My friend joined the queue at 11pm last night. She has just reached Waterloo Bridge and been told that it should be another 4 hours or so till they reach the front. She said the atmosphere has been amazing but its bloody freezing and her feet are killing her

If i was doing it, I would rather in the morning. Even if it's a longer wait.
Night time is cold and I wouldn't feel safe either.

[Vanessa]

Well done to David Beckham for queuing like everyone else.
So much respect for him.

[rusticgal]

Was that Parmy trying to see if Liz was actually in the coffin

:joker:

[bots]

the grand children are on duty now

[GoldHeart]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/16/23/62497899-11221121-image-a-101_1663369140118.jpg

[Man is arrested for GRABBING Queen's
coffin: Black-clad mourner rushes from
queue and lifts the Royal Standard off the late
monarch's casket before being tackled to
the ground - shoving girl, 7, and leaving
onlookers gasping in shock]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-62936467
Wow the crazy is finally coming out then :facepalm: , what a complete idiot.

[joeysteele]

What a moment for those passing the 8 grandchildren.
A well warranted special scene after all their hours in the queue.
Great setting.

[rusticgal]

the grand children are on duty now


Nice touch…:love:

[Beso]

I must say, I cant fault Harry's attitude.

But that's twice I've managed to catch live when it's been menbers of the royal family guarding the coffin. For someone that hasnt watched hardly any tv for 3 months now, that is an achievement.l, and perhaps a sign to reflect.

[Crimson Dynamo]

What a moment for those passing the 8 grandchildren.
I well warranted special scene after all their hours in the queue.
Great setting.

very moving

[rusticgal]

I must say, I cant fault Harry's attitude.

.



Out of curiosity what were you expecting him to do???

[Beso]

Out of curiosity what were you expecting him to do???

Stamp his feet and say I'm not doing it.

Hats off to him though, he been brilliant, and very supportive of his big brother.

Feeling more warmth for him now. Nice to see he finally got a uniform on as well. Him and Andrew not allowed them but the only 2 to have seen real service...

I find that weird...and amusing.

[rusticgal]

Stamp his feet and say I'm not doing it.

Hats off to him though, he been brilliant, and very supportive of his big brother.

Feeling more warmth for him now. Nice to see he finally got a uniform on as well. Him and Andrew not allowed them but the only 2 to have seen real service...

I find that weird...and amusing.


Parmy…he was never going to say he is not doing it….and I have to question where he has been ‘supportive’ other than turning up.
However it’s great seeing them together in their uniforms to honour their grandmother.

[bots]

the proof will be in the coming months up until Christmas. If they drop more gossip bombs, their chance will have gone

[jet]

We just happened to be in Scotland on holiday visiting friends in Aberdeen while the Queen was lying in State in Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. We drove down, not to queue, as we had a long drive ahead of us back to Aberdeen, but just to lay flowers, pay our respects and stand by the Cathedral, knowing the Queen was inside, close by.
It was so worth it, the atmosphere was quite surreal - solemn yet uplifting at the same time.
It is just amazing that currently in London millions of people will queue for hours on end; some overnight, in the cold, such loyalty and devotion! I can’t think of another death that has inspired such a remarkable reaction as our Queen’s demise has, and not just in the UK, but internationally. We will never see another like her. :love:

[GoldHeart]

What a moment for those passing the 8 grandchildren.
A well warranted special scene after all their hours in the queue.
Great setting.

And great to see Harry in his uniform
:clap1:

Was nice seeing them all stood together , must have been emotional for them . And sharing this so very publicly.

[Vanessa]

Prince Harry looks so good in that uniform :love:

[Beso]

Parmy…he was never going to say he is not doing it….and I have to question where he has been ‘supportive’ other than turning up.
However it’s great seeing them together in their uniforms to honour their grandmother.

He stood facing the crowds coming in...almost like the first thing they saw, whilst his brother william was kn the opposite end, only visible if people turned their heads.


Strong and supportive imo..he knows what side his butters on.

[GoldHeart]

Prince Harry looks so good in that uniform :love:

Yes ! :)

[jet]

Stamp his feet and say I'm not doing it.

Hats off to him though, he been brilliant, and very supportive of his big brother.

Feeling more warmth for him now. Nice to see he finally got a uniform on as well. Him and Andrew not allowed them but the only 2 to have seen real service...

I find that weird...and amusing.

Supportive my ass. He would only have been seen at the funeral if William and Charles hadn't agreed to extent an olive branch after he and his ghastly wife had caused the Queen such stress in the final few years of her life. I'll never warm to them after the damage they have tried to inflict on the instituation she devoted 70 years to - NEVER.

[Beso]

We just happened to be in Scotland on holiday visiting friends in Aberdeen while the Queen was lying in State in Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. We drove down, not to queue, as we had a long drive ahead of us back to Aberdeen, but just to lay flowers, pay our respects and stand by the Cathedral, knowing the Queen was inside, close by.
It was so worth it, the atmosphere was quite surreal - solemn yet uplighting at the same time.
It is just amazing that currently in London millions of people will queue for hours on end; some overnight, in the cold, such loyalty and devotion! I can’t think of another death that has inspired such a remarkable reaction as our Queen’s demise has, and not just in the UK, but internationally. We will never see another like her. :love:

You should have fained injury, the medical tent route shaved 2 hours of the wait in edinburgh...

So one of my elderly asthmatic customers informed me after her escapade wheezing up the royal mile on Monday.

[jet]

Just weeks ago the Queen invited Harry and Meg to spend some time with her at Balmoral. The last chance they had to do so - she was obviously very frail - and they turned it down. That's how much they cared. So F them.

[Beso]

Supportive my ass. He would only have been seen at the funeral if William and Charles hadn't agreed to extent an olive branch after he and his ghastly wife had caused the Queen such stress in the final few years of her life. I'll never warm to them after the damage they have tried to inflict on the instituation she devoted 70 years to - NEVER.

The queens husband was ditching land rovers in his last year..so I'm sure shes used to the embarrassing headlines.

Dint treat them as 1...treat them as harry and meghan..so dont call them, them.

It's easier and more relaxing for the mind.

GSTK

[bots]

i have hopes that things will all settle down between them, but it will require all of them to make an effort. It's a new era and should be viewed as such

[joeysteele]

The queens husband was ditching land rovers in his last year..so I'm sure shes used to the embarrassing headlines.

Dint treat them as 1...treat them as harry and meghan..so dont call them, them.

It's easier and more relaxing for the mind.

GSTK

All the Royals have their faults as most humans generally do too.

I'm not going to join in on taking this thread down the Harry and Meghan hate route.
I stopped ever commenting on those threads as they all went the same way.


This thread is about the loss of Her Majesty the Queen, a very sad loss.
I feel as sure as I can be Her Majesty would really not approve at all at any of her family being got at in the lead up to her funeral in this mourning period.

I agree with you parmnion as to being supportive.
In fact all I've come across in the Royals at this time, ALL of them, is that in this time of deep grieving and dealing with the events, and in fact publicly scrutinised events of the events towards the funeral.

All I can see is a family, the best way they can be, being as supportive as they can be towards each other..
Accommodating the wishes and hopes of all involved.
For Her Majesty the late Queen.

The least everyone else can do for that great Lady's memory is not ridicule or condemn her family
On her loss of life thread here.

I agree with you too parmnion it is right that Prince Harry got to wear his uniform again.
Absolutely right.

[jet]

i have hopes that things will all settle down between them, but it will require all of them to make an effort. It's a new era and should be viewed as such

I too have that hope - for the sake of the Monarchy and peace for Charles, William and Kate. I hope H&M find a life that doesn't include continuing to try to disturb his father and brothers peace of mind. But many will not forgive and forget what the traitor and his money grabbing wife have done.

[AnnieK]

All the Royals have their faults as most humans generally do too.

I'm not going to join in on taking this thread down the Harry and Meghan hate route.
I stopped ever commenting on those threads as they all went the same way.


This thread is about the loss of Her Majesty the Queen, a very sad loss.
I feel as sure as I can be Her Majesty would really not approve at all at any of her family being got at in the lead up to her funeral in this mourning period.

I agree with you parmnion as to being supportive.
In fact all I've come across in the Royals at this time, ALL of them, is that in this time of deep grieving and dealing with the events, and in fact publicly scrutinised events of the events towards the funeral.

All I can see is a family, the best way they can be, being as supportive as they can be towards each other..
Accommodating the wishes and hopes of all involved.
For Her Majesty the late Queen.

The least everyone else can do for that great Lady's memory is not ridicule or condemn her family
On her loss of life thread here.

I agree with you too parmnion it is right that Prince Harry got to wear his uniform again.
Absolutely right.

Beautifully put Joey. :love:

My friend queued for 16 hours today. She was there for the changing of the guard...she said it was unbelievably poignant and moving. She also saw the King drive past.

[Crimson Dynamo]

All the Royals have their faults as most humans generally do too.

I'm not going to join in on taking this thread down the Harry and Meghan hate route.
I stopped ever commenting on those threads as they all went the same way.


This thread is about the loss of Her Majesty the Queen, a very sad loss.
I feel as sure as I can be Her Majesty would really not approve at all at any of her family being got at in the lead up to her funeral in this mourning period.

I agree with you parmnion as to being supportive.
In fact all I've come across in the Royals at this time, ALL of them, is that in this time of deep grieving and dealing with the events, and in fact publicly scrutinised events of the events towards the funeral.

All I can see is a family, the best way they can be, being as supportive as they can be towards each other..
Accommodating the wishes and hopes of all involved.
For Her Majesty the late Queen.

The least everyone else can do for that great Lady's memory is not ridicule or condemn her family
On her loss of life thread here.

I agree with you too parmnion it is right that Prince Harry got to wear his uniform again.
Absolutely right.

:clap1:

[bots]

i think monday is going to be a very surreal day

[Beso]

i think monday is going to be a very surreal day

Co ops open at 5, so I'm thinking short and sweet for the actual funeral.

I will be amazed If we see that massive Victorian monstrosity on view again for the actual funeral.

Flaming disgrace if you ask me, the whole casket thing, makes her look fat, and not the little old woman she was in her final year. She deserved a smaller coffin, one befitting her stature after 97 years. We love you Queen, Miss Elizabeth, a true down to earth sole from childhood to death.

[hijaxers]

Phil and holly were probably allowed in because they are covering the story and will be able to talk about that experience on the show

Journalists were getting a slot to go in for the same reasons

They are not journalists ! she only jumped on the chance when Alice Beer told her she had queue jumped as a journo , a lot of people are very angry at those two 'tv hosts' since when were tv hosts journalists ?

[Beso]

Phil's only gay in the village now....
Thats his take on the day.

[thesheriff443]

They are not journalists ! she only jumped on the chance when Alice Beer told her she had queue jumped as a journo , a lot of people are very angry at those two 'tv hosts' since when were tv hosts journalists ?

Easy tiger don’t bite me.
It’s in the context of reporting on the event by talking about it on Tver like other reporters and journalists are doing.

[bots]

they will be seen as people who took advantage, particularly as Beckham waited in the queue with everyone else. People won't forget something like that

[hijaxers]

Easy tiger don’t bite me.
It’s in the context of reporting on the event by talking about it on Tver like other reporters and journalists are doing.

Nah sorry pair of p takers ! Theresa May.Suzanna Reid, Richard Tice, David Beckham etc...all waited in line King Phil & Queen Holly total p takers.

[rusticgal]

i think monday is going to be a very surreal day


It is….I’m going to snuggle in front of the TV and watch it from start to finish.

[jet]

All the Royals have their faults as most humans generally do too.

I'm not going to join in on taking this thread down the Harry and Meghan hate route.
I stopped ever commenting on those threads as they all went the same way.


This thread is about the loss of Her Majesty the Queen, a very sad loss.
I feel as sure as I can be Her Majesty would really not approve at all at any of her family being got at in the lead up to her funeral in this mourning period.

I agree with you parmnion as to being supportive.
In fact all I've come across in the Royals at this time, ALL of them, is that in this time of deep grieving and dealing with the events, and in fact publicly scrutinised events of the events towards the funeral.

All I can see is a family, the best way they can be, being as supportive as they can be towards each other..
Accommodating the wishes and hopes of all involved.
For Her Majesty the late Queen.

The least everyone else can do for that great Lady's memory is not ridicule or condemn her family
On her loss of life thread here.

I agree with you too parmnion it is right that Prince Harry got to wear his uniform again.
Absolutely right.

I have barely commented at all since our Queen passed on these threads. Maybe have a look at the disrespect towards the Queen herself in this and other posts on these threads over the past week which didn’t seem to bother you at all.
No need for the sanctimonious tone. I was simply making it clear I’m not going down the ‘isn’t it all lovely and rosy with Harry and Meghan’ route because I’m entitled to my view and I’ve said what I wanted to. Finished. End of. Well, not quite - Harry is a prick no matter what he is wearing.

[rusticgal]

He stood facing the crowds coming in...almost like the first thing they saw, whilst his brother william was kn the opposite end, only visible if people turned their heads.


Strong and supportive imo..he knows what side his butters on.


Perhaps he was put there so he couldn’t be seen to be ignored…:joker:

[joeysteele]

It is….I’m going to snuggle in front of the TV and watch it from start to finish.

Yes, I'll be doing the same.
It all has really gripped me, I don't think I'll likely ever be able to describe why.
However it has.

I'm sure it's going be a strange day but in other ways leave a very special memory.

Hope you've enjoyed your week off too.

[thesheriff443]

Nah sorry pair of p takers ! Theresa May.Suzanna Reid, Richard Tice, David Beckham etc...all waited in line King Phil & Queen Holly total p takers.

I’m not agreeing with what they did only that was why they managed to do it.

[joeysteele]

they will be seen as people who took advantage, particularly as Beckham waited in the queue with everyone else. People won't forget something like that

You'd think people wouldn't forget that bots.
I'm not so sure sadly.

I agree fully with you that they will be seen as taking advantage and should too.

When as hijaxers says, look at the people who joined and stayed in the queue.

[Beso]

they will be seen as people who took advantage, particularly as Beckham waited in the queue with everyone else. People won't forget something like that

I will dig up my own granny if that true.

[Beso]

I have barely commented at all since our Queen passed on these threads. Maybe have a look at the disrespect towards the Queen herself in this and other posts on these threads over the past week which didn’t seem to bother you at all.
No need for the sanctimonious tone. I was simply making it clear I’m not going down the ‘isn’t it all lovely and rosy with Harry and Meghan’ route because I’m entitled to my view and I’ve said what I wanted to. Finished. End of. Well, not quite - Harry is a prick no matter what he is wearing.


Good post jet..strong and coherent.

Gutsy as well.
Harry has done everything right so far though, shmeg, just stay in the background please to limit damage.

[Crimson Dynamo]

It is….I’m going to snuggle in front of the TV and watch it from start to finish.

i will be working but will have the TV on from 7am all day

Smallest boy LT will be with me and we will watch together

iv told him its a moment he will always remember

we will get a mcds and bunker down for the rest of the day

my daughters will be with ex Mrs LT to watch it all

we will all be in touch as the day progresses

as will their granny who is 92 in Richmond

[Beso]

Perhaps he was put there so he couldn’t be seen to be ignored…:joker:

That would he his choice....the stamping of the foot, like that sword that signals the end of their 15 mins..


15 mins...such an achievement...wish I could be arsed to hit hat more smiley button..

[joeysteele]

Beautifully put Joey. :love:

My friend queued for 16 hours today. She was there for the changing of the guard...she said it was unbelievably poignant and moving. She also saw the King drive past.

That's good to hear Annie that she saw the King go past too.

How did she feel with the 16 hour wait?
I was really fortunate the day and time I went.
It was only around the 6 hour mark for me.

Although I don't think I'd have left the queue had it been going to be much longer, not once I was there.
Plus the time passed pretty good as I got talking to many others in the queue and it was fascinating talking to them about their thoughts and feelings being there.

Absolutely ' moving ' is the main word for the experience.
It will be with me forever.

[hijaxers]

Co ops open at 5, so I'm thinking short and sweet for the actual funeral.

I will be amazed If we see that massive Victorian monstrosity on view again for the actual funeral.

Flaming disgrace if you ask me, the whole casket thing, makes her look fat, and not the little old woman she was in her final year. She deserved a smaller coffin, one befitting her stature after 97 years. We love you Queen, Miss Elizabeth, a true down to earth sole from childhood to death.

Everyone has said how small the coffin is , made 20 yrs ago from English oak ! How does it make her look fat ? Never ever heard anone say a coffin made someone look fat. You be puggled :laugh:

[Beso]

Everyone has said how small the coffin is , made 20 yrs ago from English oak ! How does it make her look fat ? Never ever heard anone say a coffin made someone look fat. You be puggled :laugh:

That thing laying in state..its like a town centre eye sore (please search kelso town square monument)

That's not our queen inside all those flags in that hall. It better not be, cause she looks like half a magicians magic trick to me right now...very undignified.:nono:

[hijaxers]

I’m not agreeing with what they did only that was why they managed to do it.

The Royal household didn't get a pass ~ Phil and Holl:fist:y were bang out of order ~ not having a go at you Sheriff.

[bots]

i don't think i've ever heard anyone say that casket makes me look fat. I think this is brand new territory :joker:

[Liam-]

Harry looking kingly in his uniform :love:

[hijaxers]

Harry looking kingly in his uniform :love:

Harry looked like Harry ~ no more ~ no less

[Liam-]

Harry looked like Harry ~ no more ~ no less

Yes, kingly, exactly

[thesheriff443]

Harry looking kingly in his uniform :love:

You got a good imagination there.