The Queen was so organized, I wonder whether she perhaps wrote to each of her children and grandchildren as she reached her later years, a note or letter that would be delivered upon her passing. Basically, just a few last words from Mama or Granny. I could see her doing that.
RIP HM The Queen - Elizabeth II 1926-2022
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They think of everything! Honorable though, so the horses don't freak out.Here is info on the horses - they are getting expert training in how to handle the flowers that get thrown at them.
'Crying' soldiers throw flowers at horses to prepare them for Queen's procession
‘They get exposure to loud noises, crowds, flags, flowers, people sobbing.’metro.co.uk
I don’t know, I don’t see her as the type of woman who would have left things unsaid. If it was worth saying, it should have been said whilst she was alive.
Who knows?
The grandchildrens vigil was lovely. I did wonder if we’d see George and Charlotte, but obviously not.
You don't realize how long 15 minutes is until you have to stand like a statue. It is remarkable how quiet and respectful the crowd is. Imagine if you had to sneeze? 
It has been interesting to observe the crowd - some in jeans carrying backpacks, others in suits. And the guy in the Union Jack outfit at :15 seconds? The people filing through could not have known when they joined the queue that they would be there for the grandchildren's vigil. What a memory that will be for them.
It has been interesting to observe the crowd - some in jeans carrying backpacks, others in suits. And the guy in the Union Jack outfit at :15 seconds? The people filing through could not have known when they joined the queue that they would be there for the grandchildren's vigil. What a memory that will be for them.
That's very common in the US as well, especially in Irish, Italian and Jewish families.
I was thinking it would give her the chance to say some last, encouraging words tailored to each grandchild in a way that they would treasure, and to have the last word with one particular grandchild.
If this isn't the most British reaction ever!A couple shocked, a few look on, the rest simply ignore it and walk away.
Love it. The British usually seem so unfazed. I saw a video of then Prince Charles getting rushed by a gentlemen who shot blanks, and PC turned his head in the direction, didn't move until security pushed him aside, and had nerves of steel. In my culture, people would be screaming and ballyhooing no end.
Could not suppress a soft sob watching this. In this instance their grandparents would be so very very proud of them. No matter the family unit in which they were raised, they all presented themselves brilliantly.
However, It also highlighted to me how incredibly egotistical and selfish Hazbeen’s snit about being in uniform was. His 14 year old cousin, James, was more than his equal in paying respect dressed in a black suit. Ditto Peter Phillips.
I think she would have made time in her final weeks to have a personal conversation with each of them she knew her time was short
Heartbreakingly Candy her last dorgi died just before her at balmoral and she was devastated - had it flown back to Windsor to be buried which was very unusual as her dogs were usually buried where they died
Dropping off a couple anecdotes; busy today but I have Sky news on non-stop in living room. (Yes, more registered ratings for Sky, less for American news; I do mean it, I'm finished.)
Anyway ... A newscaster stationed outside Westminster Hall just said that a "bin-lory" (old Brit shows make me translate that to "trash-truck") came into Westminster and the crowds applauded it.
Meanwhile, the other day, when some official cars were leaving Buckingham Palace, another reporter stationed live outside commented that the crowds were cheering it --- and then he said, "but they're cheering anything; earlier they cheered a post delivery." Rough quote.
I absolutely love that.
Anyway ... A newscaster stationed outside Westminster Hall just said that a "bin-lory" (old Brit shows make me translate that to "trash-truck") came into Westminster and the crowds applauded it.
Meanwhile, the other day, when some official cars were leaving Buckingham Palace, another reporter stationed live outside commented that the crowds were cheering it --- and then he said, "but they're cheering anything; earlier they cheered a post delivery." Rough quote.
I absolutely love that.
How noble. It's truly sad Harry gave this all up for his witch and his own stupidity. He obviously looks comfortable in this type of ceremony. As much as I dislike him, I'm glad he was there and allowed to wear his uniform. He and William looked like book ends for the black mourning clothes.
She doesnt have her own thread so I will drop it here. Tilda Swinton also waited in The Queue
I feel the Wessex children deserve a special shoutout seeing they are so young. They held up so well. Also I have a very soft spot for Lady Louise.
This makes me so very sad. The ashes of each of our dogs and cats will be mixed with my husband's ashes, and mine (when the time comes) to be placed in our memorial bench.
Does anyone know where the cocker spaniel is?