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Post by mom on Sept 19, 2022 9:40:49 GMT
George and Charlotte have arrived. So sweet they are!
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joelise
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Post by joelise on Sept 19, 2022 9:41:14 GMT
Iām still in my PJs!
How adorable are George and Charlotte.
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Post by gar on Sept 19, 2022 9:43:49 GMT
Goshā¦shedding a tear already
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Post by mom on Sept 19, 2022 9:44:25 GMT
Is that a note on top of The Queens coffin? I wonder from who?
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Post by gillyp on Sept 19, 2022 9:46:24 GMT
Oh man.
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Post by gillyp on Sept 19, 2022 9:47:21 GMT
Someone give Charles a tissue.
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Post by pjaye on Sept 19, 2022 9:48:08 GMT
Oh I didn't know there wouldn't be horses...that's a long way
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Post by gar on Sept 19, 2022 9:50:01 GMT
The pink flowers are beautiful.
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Post by gar on Sept 19, 2022 9:51:11 GMT
Is that a note on top of The Queens coffin? I wonder from who? I remember on Dianaās coffin there was one saying Mummy. I donāt know who this one is from - maybe her 4 children?
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 19, 2022 9:55:52 GMT
I don't know why but I am surprised that the streets are void of mourners! I am sure for security they cleared the area, but it is just so eerie to see those streets empty.
Why is there so much dirt in front of certain areas, but not the whole road? Is that to protect the wheels of the cart or something?
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 19, 2022 9:57:20 GMT
Is that a note on top of The Queens coffin? I wonder from who? I remember on Dianaās coffin there was one saying Mummy. I donāt know who this one is from - maybe her 4 children? that note gutted me. This one I can't see clearly. I got up at 530 am my time to watch, good morning everyone!
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Post by pjaye on Sept 19, 2022 10:00:06 GMT
I don't know why but I am surprised that the streets are void of mourners! I am sure for security they cleared the area, but it is just so eerie to see those streets empty. Why is there so much dirt in front of certain areas, but not the whole road? Is that to protect the wheels of the cart or something? I got it confused too..this is just the short trip into the abbey...they go past all the mourners after the funeral
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Post by gar on Sept 19, 2022 10:00:10 GMT
I don't know why but I am surprised that the streets are void of mourners! I am sure for security they cleared the area, but it is just so eerie to see those streets empty. Why is there so much dirt in front of certain areas, but not the whole road? Is that to protect the wheels of the cart or something? Itās sand - I imagine to help with slipping, it mainly on corners I think?
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Post by wellway on Sept 19, 2022 10:00:57 GMT
I don't know why but I am surprised that the streets are void of mourners! I am sure for security they cleared the area, but it is just so eerie to see those streets empty. Why is there so much dirt in front of certain areas, but not the whole road? Is that to protect the wheels of the cart or something? The people are on the route to Wellington Arch, numbering about a million, last I read. The sand is to allow more control over the carriage.
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Post by wellway on Sept 19, 2022 10:04:27 GMT
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Post by gar on Sept 19, 2022 10:08:04 GMT
Well done to those pall bearers!
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Post by JoP on Sept 19, 2022 10:08:09 GMT
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Post by JoP on Sept 19, 2022 10:08:44 GMT
Well done to those pall bearers! Absolutely, I can stop holding my breath now
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Post by scrappinghappy on Sept 19, 2022 10:08:53 GMT
I know its all pomp and ceremony but i would want to be holding someones hand. Prince George is next to his dad but walking alone. Princess Charlotte might be holding her momās hand, but seeing King Charles and Camilla walking next to each otherā¦so close yet so far.
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Post by sueg on Sept 19, 2022 10:10:23 GMT
I was holding it together up until I saw the Wales children walking in with their parents behind the coffin.
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TXMary
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Post by TXMary on Sept 19, 2022 10:11:17 GMT
Up at 4:30 and watching from Texas. The note instantly reminded me of Diana's.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 19, 2022 10:11:30 GMT
I'm watching the CNN/Anderson Cooper broadcast and they keep saying there will never be another event like this again. Will Charles not have a state funeral? Or is it bc you think they are saying his reign simply won't be as long/impactful as hers, so therefore not quite the same amount of pagentry?
I have been reading about the guest list - I thought I heard Obama wasn't invited, but it is simply due to to no room, so only 2ish people per country, BUT there are 6 countries that were not invited: Russia, Belarus, Syria, Venezeuel, Afghanistan and Mynmar. I know Putin claims he wouldn't have gone anyway, but that tickled me.
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Post by mom on Sept 19, 2022 10:12:54 GMT
Up at 4:30 and watching from Texas. The note instantly reminded me of Diana's. Me too!
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Post by mom on Sept 19, 2022 10:14:13 GMT
I'm watching the CNN/Anderson Cooper broadcast and they keep saying there will never be another event like this again. Will Charles not have a state funeral? Or is it bc you think they are saying his reign simply won't be as long/impactful as hers, so therefore not quite the same amount of pagentry? I have been reading about the guest list - I thought I heard Obama wasn't invited, but it is simply due to to no room, so only 2ish people per country, BUT there are 6 countries that were not invited: Russia, Belarus, Syria, Venezeuel, Afghanistan and Mynmar. I know Putin claims he wouldn't have gone anyway, but that tickled me. I think they mean no one will be loved like The Queen because she had such a long and popular reign. I had to switch to the BBC. CNN was just talking too much for me!
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 19, 2022 10:14:54 GMT
Well done to those pall bearers! Absolutely, I can stop holding my breath now Me too - I know the scepter and the globe are secured to the coffin (at least I assume) but man that was nerve-wracking!!!!
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Post by gar on Sept 19, 2022 10:14:55 GMT
I'm watching the CNN/Anderson Cooper broadcast and they keep saying there will never be another event like this again. Will Charles not have a state funeral? Or is it bc you think they are saying his reign simply won't be as long/impactful as hers, so therefore not quite the same amount of pagentry? Yes I think itās because he obviously wonāt reign for 70 years, we wonāt have a Queen for several generations etc.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 19, 2022 10:16:33 GMT
I'm watching the CNN/Anderson Cooper broadcast and they keep saying there will never be another event like this again. Will Charles not have a state funeral? Or is it bc you think they are saying his reign simply won't be as long/impactful as hers, so therefore not quite the same amount of pagentry? Yes I think itās because he obviously wonāt reign for 70 years, we wonāt have a Queen for several generations etc. Oh yes, this makes a lot of sense.
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Post by joelise on Sept 19, 2022 10:16:45 GMT
Oh my! Charlotteās feet donāt touch the floor. She looks so tiny
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 19, 2022 10:18:17 GMT
I'm watching the CNN/Anderson Cooper broadcast and they keep saying there will never be another event like this again. Will Charles not have a state funeral? Or is it bc you think they are saying his reign simply won't be as long/impactful as hers, so therefore not quite the same amount of pagentry? I have been reading about the guest list - I thought I heard Obama wasn't invited, but it is simply due to to no room, so only 2ish people per country, BUT there are 6 countries that were not invited: Russia, Belarus, Syria, Venezeuel, Afghanistan and Mynmar. I know Putin claims he wouldn't have gone anyway, but that tickled me. I think they mean no one will be loved like The Queen because she had such a long and popular reign. I had to switch to the BBC. CNN was just talking too much for me!Some commentary is OK - like I totally got goosebumps when they said she would walk by the Toomb of the Unknown Soldier, where she and every royal bride have placed their bridal bouquet.
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Post by joelise on Sept 19, 2022 10:21:07 GMT
Liz Truss has sure had an unexpected week. I bet she wasnāt prepared for all this!
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