The Queen

[Deleted member 15717]

Define "no good"; if it involves leaving "presents" that the King and his siblings had to avoid then they got up to no good

Being serious, no one in the world does this better than we do; my congratulations and admiration to all involved, particularly the bearer party.

well, that…but also just being stubborn buggers and not moving!

 

[Jimaroid]

Just catching up and watching todays events and in particular the procession to Westminster. A properly magnificent display.

Don’t know how anyone can watch that and not feel proud.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62897146

Just breathtaking how many people are queuing to pay their respect - queue is miles long

Shows exactly what she meant to the British public

 

[HampshireHog]

I read that today and Monday Heathrow are cancelling some flights to cut noise when the logitistics of moving the coffin happens !

I do think it is all getting a bit OTT and silly

Do tell more, I am supposed to be off on business for a trip I’d gladly miss.

 

[SaintHacker]

They were in Town at 04:30 practicing on Monday morning apparantly, full volume, full bore! Bet that was amazing/annoying if you live locally!!

Not just for this. I've taken the Navy up to Wellington barracks at midnight and brought them back a 5am at few times before big parades

 

[Robster59]

I have to say that watching the events over the last few days, it has greatly increased the respect I have for the way the Royal Family have handled this. Especially Charles, Anne and William, and also their respective partners.

 

[Robster59]

For those who want to watch it, full live streaming is available here
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62902778

 

[Lord Tyrion]

A woman at work, 60yrs old so not a carefree teenager, has just asked when the funeral will be . What size of rock do you need to be hiding under to not know this?

 

[Beezerk]

A woman at work, 60yrs old so not a carefree teenager, has just asked when the funeral will be . What size of rock do you need to be hiding under to not know this?

Does she know not to come to work on Monday ?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Does she know not to come to work on Monday ?

Bizarrely, yes

 

[3offTheTee]

Bizarrely, yes

Does she know why? Or does she think it is August Bank Holiday!

More importantly I have only 6 M and S Mince pies left.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Started work early so finished early in London, took the tube to St James’ Park and just walked with thousands of others past Buckingham Palace and through Green Park to see all the flowers.
Amazing sight

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Does she know why? Or does she think it is August Bank Holiday!

More importantly I have only 6 M and S Mince pies left.

I didn't dare ask. Sometimes you just have to walk away

You have managed to control yourself very well there. I haven't been in M & S for a while but it can't be long before they are back on the shelves. I still have a jar of their brandy mincemeat in the cupboard, it's bloomin lovely. You have reminded me to make some more

 

[Swango1980]

I see David Beckham has been queuing up for 12 hours to pay his respects to the Queen (BBC interview). I'm sure that could have been a pleasant surprise to the people queuing up around him.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I see David Beckham has been queuing up for 12 hours to pay his respects to the Queen (BBC interview). I'm sure that could have been a pleasant surprise to the people queuing up around him.

A few of them have done it which is good to see - there was a video of Theresa May there and just blending in

 

[Swango1980]

A few of them have done it which is good to see - there was a video of Theresa May there and just blending in

I've been at a works conference all week (including evening entertainment), so to be honest I've not seen any of the news at all since Monday. Just swa Becks on BBC today. I'll have a look to see what else I've missed.

 

[AmandaJR]

A few of them have done it which is good to see - there was a video of Theresa May there and just blending in

Did she actually queue in order though? MPs are able to jump towards the front and take guests. I think I'd expect that with security concerns etc so even more impressed with David Beckham...he really is like a fine wine

It is lovely to see the huge numbers prepared to queue - now up to a 24 hour expected wait.

 

[Yorkhacker]

so even more impressed with David Beckham...he really is like a fine wine.

My thoughts exactly. I'm sure he could have got in the VIP queue if he wanted.

 

[theoneandonly]

A few of them have done it which is good to see - there was a video of Theresa May there and just blending in

She wouldn't have queued though. Fine as there would be security implications but no need to let them bring 4 guests.

 

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