Queen Elizabeth II | 1926-2022 | Rest in Peace

[FootyGirl88]

This procession really is something else

 

[rimaldo]

I’m no royalist but it does look amazing. Nobody can do this like the Brits

greatest people and country on earth. *bar all the ones better than it*

 

[JB7]

I’m no royalist but it does look amazing. Nobody can do this like the Brits

It’s outstanding to be fair.

 

[djembatheking]

Slow build up play here.

Is Van Gaal leading proceedings?

Need a bit of movement in the box.

 

[Spoony]

I'm no royalist but...

 

[P-Ro]

Surely they’ll be doing Purcell’s Thou Knowest Lord as part of the Croft? I think the Croft/Purcell hybrid has been sung at every royal funeral since whenever.

I’m looking forward to the Weir. Less so the MacMillan; his stuff is rather variable. I don’t like the Parry; the stop-start changes of mood always sound rather daft. Not a fan of O Taste And See either; in fact I think most of the music composed for her coronation is awful. And I’ll have to go into the cellar to sort out more beers during the vile The Lord’s My Shepherd. I dunno; maybe years of singing this stuff has turned me into a jaded old git.

We are planning on going for a walk post-funeral, so I’m afraid we will miss the Windsor bit. A shame, because I love the Harris.

If the modern practice of singing a Nunc Dimittis were being followed, it’s worth bearing in mind that she was a big fan of Harwood in A flat. I’d honestly prefer that.

Didn't know about the Croft tradition. Haven't seen many of these royal funerals apart from Philip's last year.

Yes, they have that by Purcell but that's the only one from him. I don't remember ever singing that hymn so I just had a listen on Spotify. Pretty dull stuff. I like the last movement of the Parry to the words "one who never changes.." but the lead up to it is a bit meh. The Vaughan Williams is not his finest either.

I'm hard to please.

 

[RedDevilQuebecois]

I’m no royalist but it does look amazing. Nobody can do this like the Brits

When it comes to very formal and ceremonial events, they are the very best. Utmost respect of long-standing traditions has its perks.

 

[Kazi]

Need some more pace up top and down the flanks

 

[P-Ro]

Careful now

 

[M16Red]

Them lads must be bricking it - if anyone has had to carry a coffin

 

[rimaldo]

Them lads must be bricking it - if anyone has had to carry a coffin

aye. can’t describe the feeling of relief you get when you place it down and know you don’t have to carry it again or risk dropping it. it’s even harder when the family are chasing you and shouting at you to come back.

 

[Zen86]

The procession was nice to see. I do like the pageantry of it all, it’s a great spectacle.

 

[P-Ro]

The basses are on form.

 

[horsechoker]

FFS make a sub

 

[Jericholyte2]

Whilst I have a personal respect for Queen Elizabeth II & the time she served as Queen, this procession is everything that is wrong with this country and the system of hierarchical Monarchy; the people of the country who she supposedly served are held back and kept out of proceedings via police, as branch of the State that she was the head of, whilst only the ‘elites’ and those who served her are allowed access.

There is no greater, or more stark a visualisation, of the class system in the country, as strong now as it was centuries ago.

 

[rcoobc]

Whilst I have a personal respect for Queen Elizabeth II & the time she served as Queen, this procession is everything that is wrong with this country and the system of hierarchical Monarchy; the people of the country who she supposedly served are held back and kept out of proceedings via police, as branch of the State that she was the head of, whilst only the ‘elites’ and those who served her are allowed access.

Not being funny but it's not "everything" wrong with this country.

There are a lot of things wrong with this country.

 

[rimaldo]

Whilst I have a personal respect for Queen Elizabeth II & the time she served as Queen, this procession is everything that is wrong with this country and the system of hierarchical Monarchy; the people of the country who she supposedly served are held back and kept out of proceedings via police, as branch of the State that she was the head of, whilst only the ‘elites’ and those who served her are allowed access.

whilst i kind of agree, if you let commoners and poor people in, they would just be smoking or having another baby during the ceremony.

 

[Jericholyte2]

Not being funny but it's not "everything" wrong with this country.

There are a lot of things wrong with this country.

I would argue that this is a representation of the system that generates all other problems in the country; the view that only a select few matter and the rest can go chasing around for scraps.

‘The rich man at his castle,
The poor man at his gate.
God made them high and lowly
And ordered their estate’

 

[Acole9]

Them lads must be bricking it - if anyone has had to carry a coffin

I know I would be. If you dropped it you'd forever be known as that guy that droppedthequeen's coffin.

 

[Glorio]

Some of those blokes carrying the coffin really look like they're about to pass out. For their sakes, I hope they get to lay it down soon!

Edit:
Phew!

 

[rimaldo]

pallbearers sweating like andrew in a comprehensive.

 

[M16Red]

aye. can’t describe the feeling of relief you get when you place it down and know you don’t have to carry it again or risk dropping it. it’s even harder when the family are chasing you and shouting at you to come back.

Doesn't help with a crap load of stolen gear balanced on top.

 

[Nickosaur]

Great throat clear there 10/10

 

[P-Ro]

whilst i kind of agree, if you let commoners and poor people in, they would just be smoking or having another baby during the ceremony.

Meghan's there processing disrespectfully.

 

[rimaldo]

Doesn't help with a crap load of stolen gear balanced on top.

at least the one i stole only had “sarah” spelt out on flowers on the top of it.

 

[M16Red]

pallbearers sweating like andrew in a comprehensive.

we all know he doesn't sweat.

 

[rcoobc]

I would argue that this is a representation of the system that generates all other problems in the country; the view that only a select few matter and the rest can go chasing around for scraps.

‘The rich man at his castle,
The poor man at his gate.
God made them high and lowly
And ordered their estate’

Certainly not all. We have many of the same problems that France and the US have. Republics.

 

[rimaldo]

Great throat clear there 10/10

probably just got a whiff of decomposing body.

 

[Sassy Colin]

Whilst I have a personal respect for Queen Elizabeth II & the time she served as Queen, this procession is everything that is wrong with this country and the system of hierarchical Monarchy; the people of the country who she supposedly served are held back and kept out of proceedings via police, as branch of the State that she was the head of, whilst only the ‘elites’ and those who served her are allowed access.

There is no greater, or more stark a visualisation, of the class system in the country, as strong now as it was centuries ago.

I take it you've already got your invite for Bobby Charlton's funeral? Or will you be lining the route, being held back by Police?

People like you think you're so fecking clever with your bollocks ideas. The venue for the service only has a certain capacity, so only the most important people can attend in person.

Whether it's the Queen, Bobby Charlton, or your Dad, you're only going to let the most important people into the service.

 

[Donaldo]

probably just got a whiff of decomposing body.

Maybe her struggling around and screaming in there makes it more difficult.

 

[redshaw]

The dropping of the paper behind the coffin did it for me, they have to start again.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

George will be happy that he's part of the propecia generation.

 

[Moby]

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[P-Ro]

Beatrice isn't wearing her ceremonial antlers. How disrespectful.

 

[Jericholyte2]

I take it you've already got your invite for Bobby Charlton's funeral? Or will you be lining the route, being held back by Police?

People like you think you're so fecking clever with your bollocks ideas. The venue for the service only has a certain capacity, so only the most important people can attend in person.

Whether it's the Queen, Bobby Charlton, or your Dad, you're only going to let the most important people into the service.

Wow! A bit of venom there. I don’t think I’m especially smart at all, I just don’t value all of this pomp and circumstance, especially given current issues in the country. It’s not about the venue capacity or anything like that, and I think you know that.

For my dad's funeral we sent an open invite and anyone who wanted to come was welcomed.

For Sir Bobby, yeah I’ll be upset (arguably more upset than from this passing) but I wouldn’t take time out to line a pathway or make a vigil. I also wouldn’t queue for days to catch a passing glimpse of his coffin.

I acknowledge that all state funerals are pageants, but you surely have to see the clear divide between the haves and have nots.

 

[Berbasbullet]

Banging tunes so far, credit to the band.

 

[TrustInJanuzaj]

The dialogue in this Lord of the Rings show is bloody stale…

 

[Ananke]

Wow! A bit of genome there. I don’t think I’m especially smart at all, I just don’t value all of this pomp and circumstance, especially given current issues in the country.

For my dad's funeral we sent an open invite and anyone who wanted to come was welcomed.

For Sir Bobby, yeah I’ll be upset (arguably more upset than from this passing) but I wouldn’t take time out to line a pathway or make a vigil. I also wouldn’t queue for days to catch a passing glimpse of his coffin.

I acknowledge that all state funerals are pageants, but you surely have to see the clear divide between the haves and have nots.

Yes let’s just let any Tom Dick n Harry into the queen’s funeral. I’m sure everything will be fine in doing that…nothing would go wrong right?

Some people..

 

[LARulz]

Hoping we see that guy in the choir again who last time looked like he was on something

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Such a ridiculous show of nonsensical traditions. The state of these lot parading around dressed in the most bizarre uniforms carrying swords. It’s all so fecking weird and frustrating to know that I pay towards it.

Totally disagree, I think she is worth every second and every penny spent, but we all have our own views and this is yours.