Posted on 09/19/2022 12:00:27 AM PDT by RandFan
I happen to be surprised, or maybe not so surprised, that PBS is simulcasting the BBC.
I am currently watching. The queen’s casket has now been placed on the gun carriage, which will be transported by a whole mess of British navy ratings.
The casket is now being transported to Westminster Abbey.
It’s a beautiful send off for a wonderful Queen who performed her duty well. 😢
Indeed it is.
The honor guard is now bringing the casket into the Abbey.
I’ve had it on since 0530...pretty awesome experience. May she rest in peace.
I do hope an empty seat is left in the front row for Lydon LaRouche, the Queen’s favorite American politician.
I still believe this may be the one thing in the world the British still do better than anybody else - the pomp and ceremony of these grand (although in this case, also sad) ceremonies.
Is he attacking the SS and trying to drive it?
“Look Jill there’s Big Ben”!
Watching the ITV stream on YouTube. RIP to the Queen.
Loving the testimony of the HOLY SPIRIT during the service.
Chuckle...
is it me...or does The Abbey look in rough shape...also, i thought they played God Save The Queen when the casket entered the Abbey. They did it when Diana died...it was awesome...
Question for those who are paying attention: is the queen’s body being interred in a crypt or a vault or do they have an underground catacomb as stylized in movies?
They do that.
Now, it was my understanding that they were not supposed to show the royal family’s faces during the funeral, but they are showing them.
They have also shown some awesome shots from the inside of the Abbey. I was very impressed by the shot from straight down over the casket.That was a’wow’ moment.
After the funeral, her body will be transported by hearse to Windsor Castle, where she will be interned with her husband, Prince Philip.
Her Majesty will be buried in the floor of the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.
There is an underground vault under St George’s Chapel in the same castle which is used for some internments. The Duke of Edinburgh was interred there last year, but he will be moved to lie alongside his wife and Queen.
Liz Truss gave a fine reading from John.
The Abbey is nearly a thousand years old. While it is maintained to ensure it is sound, it is not overly maintained to preserve its aged appearance.
at least keep the floor tiles in shape...i mean jeez...
One can assume that everything in this service was approved by the Queen herself.
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