I imagine like most people in the world I was glued to the TV today watching the funeral of our great Queen.
Seven decades of duty!
I could have put so many images off the TV up but picked this one. Although it’s not a very clear photo I was mesmerised by this guy who walked the whole length of The Mall before it all started.
Apparently he was the Major General commanding the household division & was in charge of the whole operation today.
He looked very calm & was clearly enjoying himself…proud too I expect & he had reason to be.
Our New Zealand family were able to watch the main part before it became too late ….no bank holiday until next Monday for them!
Three good things:
1. That we have a higher level that the government…..the Royal family have a large roll to fill besides earning this country billions of pounds. A President does not cut the mustard for me.
2. We actually had visitors today but they didn’t stay long! Brought the beetroot I left behind a week ago.
3. We have a great military history in this country & it showed us what they are made of today.
It was all very grand and the Service men/women were very polished in their drills. A Grand send off for a life well served.
I managed to stay up to around 11pm but then slipped off to bed.. RIP Your Majesty. 👑
I lasted till 10.30 but went to sleep knowing we would see this spectacle about 10 times in the near future. The mind boggles with the thought of how they must have practiced!
What a great tribute. I managed to stay away till the end at 2 am. Still woke up early this morning though so I guess I will have a Nanna nap this afternoon.
The Brits should be so proud to have given the Queen such a fabulous final journey.
A wonderful send off for this grand lady. So full of emotion. I'm so glad I got back to be able to see it live. I missed the afternoon service at Windsor as I went to visit dad, but caught the highlights later in the day. The family must be totally exhausted.
@jamibann Harry & enjoyed the Windsor part the most….much more personal & to see that wonderful procession passing along the country road between fields was so odd after the pomp & grand buildings of London.
I stayed up until about 11.30 and would have liked to see the Windsor Castle part, but it was a bit too late... Such an amazing send off for a much loved Monarch. A great image to share.
I managed to stay up to around 11pm but then slipped off to bed.. RIP Your Majesty. 👑
The Brits should be so proud to have given the Queen such a fabulous final journey.