Sending support vibres for the queens family🌟

I found it very distressing watching ourvqueens children been put on display in there mourning stood close to there mums coffin i dont think that should be allowed i went to our church sined the book

[Blueruth]

I missed the story but I think if it was a problem they could have given up the crown years ago and avoided any publicity. Just saying.

[Hidden]

I agree Twinkly. It's a weird tradition called Vigil of the Princes, this is what I read. Princess Royal Anne has been the first female ever to stand guard. Obviously goes back to a time when the Royals had real power but now it's ceremonial so you think they'd ditch this part......who decides anyway?

[Roxylox in reply to Hidden]

Well maybe that puts a different light on it. Good on Princess Anne

[Roxylox]

i think you are right about that Twinkly Star. They should be allowed more privacy.

[Roxylox]

Ah, l see. I am Irish, but l would hold an affection for the Royals . I suppose the PR works. I became extra interested since I started watching the series The Crown, though l know that is not a true portrayal either.

[Mrspjsmom]

I watched it and it was very touchinng. Also heartbreaking. I'm sure if they didn't want to do it King Charles would have skipped it. But in true royal fashion they did it with strength and pagentry. Perhaps it's something the Queen requested. Regardless, my heart went out to them as they mourn their mother. My Mom passed away when I was 22. Staying in the room with her and greeting people was difficult but I found the strenfht and honored her as best I could. I also learned alot and as I talked to people I was suprised to learn how much she loved me and that she was proud of me. Those are things she wasn't able to tell me herself and I cherishef those words when others told me. There is no right or wrong way to plan a funeral and mourn. But we all rise to the occasion and do the best we can. That is the one thing we all share. I'm glad you were able to sign the book. I will have to find it online since I'm "across the pond". This is a sad time for the world. Filled with emotion. So try not to judge.

[Midori]

Unfortunately that's all part and parcel of being part of a Royal family, especially ours. As a nation, I would prefer them to get more privacy, I'm sure in the past it wasn't so intrusive, but the magazines and TV want all the Goss they can get nowadays, and if they don't get it they will invent it!

Must admit, It's suddenly hit me that we won't see her again, except in newsreels, or books. I feel really sorry for King Charles, having to endure all this ceremony, when I'm sure all he wants to do is go hide somewhere with his grief for a while.

I'm feeling pretty down myself, The Queen was always there, quietly getting on with the business of reigning, and I almost felt she was eternal. Feel as if the rock I stood on suddenly became quicksand.

It's taken the legs out from under me today, that's for sure.

Cheers, Midori

[Arymretep in reply to Midori]

Me too, I think it’s our age , as you say the Queen has always been in our lives , I was just 5 when she was crowned Queen .

[Arymretep]

As said it’s tradition apparently, but I do think it looks odd, especially when the public are passing by right in front of them, tonight it’s the Queens Grandchildren s turn to stand vigil, which will be very emotional.

[zqb95v]

Personally, I am not sure why ordinary British citizens are getting so involved in the Queen's death and the pageantry surrounding it.

I don't think that the royal family is doing anything that they don't want to do. I was very involved with organising everything when my parents died and grieving the sudden loss that this meant to me.

Each of us have issues in our own lives that impact deeply upon us, getting stressed over someone else's life and death isn't conducive to our own mental health.

But each to their own. You just need to put it into perspective.

[Midori in reply to zqb95v]

Many heads of State lie in State for some days, I believe it is an ancient tradition for other heads of state to be sure their neighbour or enemy was truly dead, also a chance to meet the new incumbent. Before photography or TV it was important to be able to identify the new Head of State.

Recently, President Gorbachev was honoured with an open casket.

In the past it was tradition for it to be an open casket, so nobody could say it was fake.

Cheers, Midori

[Blueruth in reply to Midori]

it also humanizes the royal which is good for loyalty. Let’s face it monarchies need loyalty more than anything else. Ask France

[Midori]

Absolutely, and could I add to that, Russia?

Cheers, Midori

[DodgeDhanda]

Hi TS.

For me its a good thing as we mourned our once Queen , they mourned their Queen & mother & it showed we are all 1 people in mourning. Also the spontaneity of the walk about by the new King was a beautiful touch too as he saw & felt the the public that could be there were feeling as he did. They were all amazing & both Prince George & Princess Charlotte were spectactular too. I also dont think that they are to young to know the cycle of life as we all see it & it gives them the understanding that even though its was their family member , it was actually the nations too. She was an unofficial , Sister, Mother figure, grandmother figure or even great grandma figure to those of us who have love & affection for the monarchy.

I'll say one more thing , we brits know how to put on a beautiful funeral & even though well protected by security we felt we were all there , i did anyway. Watched it all & was transfixed.

I do get what you feel that they shouldn't have had to stand guard but for them it was a public show of love for their mother that we never really saw over the years.