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Thrifty non-licker
Love the way that eejut shouting was yanked out of the crowd, a bit like a Road Runner cartoon with a hook.
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[News] Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away - 08/09/2022
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Dick Swiveller
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- Sep 9, 2011
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They are a bit confused. One thing he isn't a fan of is old dogs.
Weststander
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Vast and respectful crowds, soldiers from the Scottish regiments a great sight. UK traditions, fantastic to see.
I agree.
Feel sorry for the family. This is like a pre-funeral service to be followed by the procession in London, to be followed by the funeral service, to be followed by the private service back at Windsor. That's hard on anyone.
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
- 72,015
Yep a very drawn out period of mourning played out and televised to the world, it must be really tough.
King Charles is no spring chicken either, must be taking a toll on him
I actually thought on the occasions I've seen her Camilla looking very doddery
Weststander
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Both of them I thought. By that age, most folk have happily retired.
mikeyjh
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It was a fine moment. Totally ignored by almost everyone and then the streak of piss went in to orbit!
Is it PotG?
Thrifty non-licker
It's at about 1448/1449 on iPlayer, I think he had a word for Andrew.
Yes. Agreed. "Histronic grief" is now solely reserved for the BBC. And don't they do it well.
Ooh it’s a corner
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Purely coincidentally Mrs Corner and I had pre-booked being in Edinburgh from last Friday to today. Never been here before - it’s a magnificent place! We did the Royal Mile stuff on Saturday - Castle was closed and all the preparations for TV etc were under way. The city has been heaving since yesterday morning. We’ll deffo come back - architecture outstanding and lots of cool bars, cafes, suburbs etc - lovely Scots locals too
Yes great city. Must head back soon it's been over 10 years
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
We loved Edinburgh. We went to the Tattoo in the castle, and visited the Royal Yacht in Leith, with time to wander around the city.
I’d love to go back.
I’ve also stayed in St Andrew’s and toured around Fife.
Getting a little tired of the style of media coverage of this now. Every front page competing to be more iconic than the last. Tomorrows' front pages full of it:
"WE WILL WATCH OVER YOU"
"Guard of honour"
"Vigil for a Mother"
"THE KING'S VIGIL"
Ugh.
"WE WILL WATCH OVER YOU"
"Guard of honour"
"Vigil for a Mother"
"THE KING'S VIGIL"
Ugh.
Mental Lental
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I'm really glad I'm not living in England right now. Although by weird coincidence Her Maj's funeral coincides with a national holiday here in Japan called "Respect old people day". I liked the way she would add some shade to her supposedly apolitical engagements. Like when she met Trump wearing Obama's pin gift and wearing that obviously pro-EU outfit. I'll raise a glass to the old dear.
Wrong-Direction
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- Mar 10, 2013
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Yeah totally over it now, why as a country do we dwell on things for so long or until the next BIG story comes along.
Surely hearing some other news isn't that disrespectful?
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- Jan 3, 2012
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I thought the slow March from Holyrood up to the Cathedral was wonderful. Just so quietly dignified.
My grandfather was in the King’s own battalion of the Grenadier Guards before the First World War so did guard duty at Buckingham Palace and the like. I remember as a kid watching Churchill’s funeral with him….. “those lines aren’t straight”, “they can’t March” and so on. It was still impressive.
But all yesterday’s stuff seemed to me to be beautifully done.
nicko31
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Resorted to watching Aljazeera much to Mrs O's annoyance. Just wanted to check WW3 hadn't started.
I'll watch the main bits of the funeral to pay my respects, that's enough for me
Clive Walker
Stand Or Fall
Been a republican for many years and I still think there is a time and place for protest. Now is really not the time and is probably damaging the movement rather than helping.
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,776
We should probably have a different thread for the instances of weirdos. Far too many people being interviewed who clearly are a bit odd in expressing their grief.
Eg “I had to be here, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity” (very poor choice of words IMO!) Also, people that have been round seeing her lying in state 7 or more times! (Sake, it’s not a fairground ride!) “I wanted to bring my baby so I can say she was there” (again, you mawkish ****, it’s not a giant selfie!)
These occasions always bring out the loons but when it’s a death I find all the smiling at the cameras and “Me me me”, almost “grief offs” all rather undignified. What’s wrong with mourning her without desperately seeking a media outlet or posting your own footage online to gain ‘likes’? Some very peculiar people…
Eg “I had to be here, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity” (very poor choice of words IMO!) Also, people that have been round seeing her lying in state 7 or more times! (Sake, it’s not a fairground ride!) “I wanted to bring my baby so I can say she was there” (again, you mawkish ****, it’s not a giant selfie!)
These occasions always bring out the loons but when it’s a death I find all the smiling at the cameras and “Me me me”, almost “grief offs” all rather undignified. What’s wrong with mourning her without desperately seeking a media outlet or posting your own footage online to gain ‘likes’? Some very peculiar people…