Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just discovered that the BBC has live coverage of the Queen's lying in state, guarded by the Gentlemen at Arms, the Royal Company of Archers, and the Yeomen of the Guard. Sounds boring; however, I found it to be kind of cool. As people respectfully file past the coffin, many pause to bow. Every twenty minutes they are halted and the guard is rotated. Solemn, stately, and quiet. https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-62902778 The Royal Archers (the four men in front with the longbows) were interesting: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I thought from your title that it was a political post about the State Department. I guess I'm being conditioned to look for government deception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 i find it kind of morbid even tho i get it that a hundred or so years ago it was not just common it was expected on the kitchen table no less , reverence has its place , remembering is a given , there was a time when travel was a time consuming thing and transportation not readily available viewing may be needed by some just to leave a lasting impression that should already be there , but im not sure if all this is needed ....other than by the medua and whomever is getting paid to cover it , ill admit ive never been nor even considered being a 'subject of the crown;' i do have a friend that did , he came back here after she messed his life up , i find a bit of discomfort with most everything i hear of laws and controls but thats only to explain my ignorance of the situation , i mean no disrespect - i think our political funerals get way too much coverage as well , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 Well, they closed the doors at 0630 local time. More to come, of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-62902778 There's a picture. But if there's a live streaming on that page, I'll be damned if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, Alpo said: There's a picture. But if there's a live streaming on that page, I'll be damned if I can find it. See my last post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I'm watching the funeral. Looks like they have Royal Navy ratings pulling the caisson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Yeah. A tradition since Queen Victoria’s funeral when the horses pulling the gun carriage became unmanageable and the RN stepped in. https://inews.co.uk/news/who-pulling-gun-carriage-today-why-royal-navy-sailors-queens-coffin-westminster-abbey-1864797?ico=related_stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Yeah. A tradition since Queen Victoria’s funeral when the horses pulling the gun carriage became unmanageable and the RN stepped in. https://inews.co.uk/news/who-pulling-gun-carriage-today-why-royal-navy-sailors-queens-coffin-westminster-abbey-1864797?ico=related_stories Interesting. My wife and I were wondering why sailors were pulling (and restraining) the carriage. I suppose this day was inevitable, but it still feels odd. Tonight's toast shall be "God Save The King". Wisdom and strength for His Majesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I wonder if all the armed troops have ammunition in their magazines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 46 minutes ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: I wonder if all the armed troops have ammunition in their magazines? When I was a tourist at the Queen's Silver Jubilee I asked that question of an English Army Major that I knew. Can't recall the exact number, but it was something like one in 5 carried ammunition. They are very precise and use a giant compass to position the troops along the Queen's route. In those days you could be walking along a street an pass a sentry in front of a compact military compound, some with armored vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I for one will be glad when this is over! No disrespect RIP but enough with the pomp and circumstance already. Every channel! My Lord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I'm guessing as a tribute to her late husband. https://youtu.be/6PswgH-YbeU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Creek Law Dog Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 You have to admit, when it comes to pageantry, pomp and ceremony, The Brits have it mastered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. O. R. Vet Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 30 minutes ago, Buffalo Creek Law Dog said: You have to admit, when it comes to pageantry, pomp and ceremony, The Brits have it mastered. They've been practicing a LONG time at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 11:42 AM, Rye Miles #13621 said: I for one will be glad when this is over! No disrespect RIP but enough with the pomp and circumstance already. Every channel! My Lord! Well, likely won't be another royal funeral for 15 or 20 years. And I doubt that there will ever be another one for a monarch who reigned for over 70 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Whenever I see a reference to someone lying in state I always wonder which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 11:42 AM, Rye Miles #13621 said: I for one will be glad when this is over! No disrespect RIP but enough with the pomp and circumstance already. Every channel! My Lord! The news media has a really bad habit of fixating on a single headline-making news story and ignoring everything else that's going on in the world. Did anyone else even know there was a significant earthquake in Taiwan two days ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Sixgun Sheridan said: The news media has a really bad habit of fixating on a single headline-making news story and ignoring everything else that's going on in the world. Did anyone else even know there was a significant earthquake in Taiwan two days ago? I saw the Tsunami warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 The hurricanes in Puerto Rico have seemed to take over the Queen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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