There are rumours balmoral may be made into a museum to the Queen
RIP HM The Queen - Elizabeth II 1926-2022
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Both services yesterday were profound and moving. I loved the Westminster service and felt it was cathartic. The way it was shown (on BBC) was absolutely beautiful. The sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury was very well done. The whole thing truly felt historic, which it was.
The Windsor service is where all the tributes to Her Majesty felt much more personal. Her pony, her dogs, the removal of the sceptre, orb, and crown, the lowering of the coffin---each pierced my heart over and over again.
The pageantry involved with everything was so impressive. So incredibly iconic. There's a point on the way to Windsor, before the procession had turned onto the Long Walk, where the scene seemed indistinguishable from something that may have occurred centuries ago.
The Queen would have been proud of everyone involved with all the planning and execution of everything.
The Windsor service is where all the tributes to Her Majesty felt much more personal. Her pony, her dogs, the removal of the sceptre, orb, and crown, the lowering of the coffin---each pierced my heart over and over again.
The pageantry involved with everything was so impressive. So incredibly iconic. There's a point on the way to Windsor, before the procession had turned onto the Long Walk, where the scene seemed indistinguishable from something that may have occurred centuries ago.
The Queen would have been proud of everyone involved with all the planning and execution of everything.
I read that too, that Charles doesn't love Balmoral castle as much as the Queen did, though he loves his little property on the grounds there, where he is staying currently. But, there might be some push back from other family members who are used to having Balmoral for weekend visits and such. I'd say they are likely out of luck and are going to have some of their luxuries and privileges cut back. If he wants to reduce costs, turning it into a museum would make sense. I'd go to Balmoral, pay the fee, and do the tour.
I've read too that he has a number of properties that he'll have to decide what to do with including Highgrove.
That village seemed so peaceful and pleasant. It would be awful to turn it into a tourist spot. Looks like it already is. Still, it feels like something special has been lost
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Balmoral is already open to the public some of the time so that seems like a good idea. But HM had enough purses and hats to fill a couple museums. Bless her heart. I’ll miss her!
Her poor dogs are bereft, too. I know Fergie and Andrew are taking the two purebred Corgis but what's happening with her other two dogs?
ETA: If you click on the tweet you can see the whole picture. I'm not sure why it's cut off here.
ETA: If you click on the tweet you can see the whole picture. I'm not sure why it's cut off here.
Sadly the older dorgi died recently leaving the Queen heartbroken the other dog is a working dog and with her handler
When I learned the dorgi died shortly before her I cried some more. How mean she had to have that sorrow.
There is some poetry in that. I've had dogs all my life, and at one time, had 15. I stopped rescuing about 10 years ago, and have only one left. My greatest hope is to outlive her.
Sometimes losing a beloved pet can be the impetus for a passing. There’s only so much grief a frail body can take. She even took the unusual step of having the dog sent to Windsor. Candy…. had the same name as Philips dog….
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Her Majesty was distraught after the death of dorgi Candy
Known for her immense love for corgis, the loss of her oldest and longest-surviving dog hit the late Queen hard and was said to be 'distraught' about her beloved Candy's death earlier in the summer.
Many thanks to all who've contributed to this thread and to the other related threads, appreciated. I've jumped around to all of them in the past week and a half.
We haven't had cable TV for quite a while, so I've watched all the recent events on BBC.com, as well as on Britbox (US streaming service). All very moving, and so very glad to have been able to see even parts of all the processions and services.
I mentioned this earlier, but Britbox has some wonderful commemorative programs currently available. My husband and I have watched and enjoyed a number of them. This one, below, was apparently produced by the BBC for the Platinum Jubilee. It's so charming, very touching, and it was so generous of Queen Elizabeth to allow access to her home movies. She also provides some narration. Maybe some of you in the UK have already seen this? I hope everyone has a chance to watch it!
We haven't had cable TV for quite a while, so I've watched all the recent events on BBC.com, as well as on Britbox (US streaming service). All very moving, and so very glad to have been able to see even parts of all the processions and services.
I mentioned this earlier, but Britbox has some wonderful commemorative programs currently available. My husband and I have watched and enjoyed a number of them. This one, below, was apparently produced by the BBC for the Platinum Jubilee. It's so charming, very touching, and it was so generous of Queen Elizabeth to allow access to her home movies. She also provides some narration. Maybe some of you in the UK have already seen this? I hope everyone has a chance to watch it!
Has anyone heard about forthcoming commemorative books being published? Being in the US I feel my info on this is limited. Perhaps a museum or national news network has announced something will come out?
This photo of dear little Charlotte broke my heart. All dressed up and she and George were so well behaved on such a long and emotional day. And suddenly it hit her that her beloved GanGan is gone.
I hope that in time the great grandkids in particular will be able to think about how extraordinarily lucky they are to have known and loved both HMTQ and PP for so long. So many wonderful memories they will have for all of their lives.