Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning British monarch, dead at 96

[WingsOverTX]

A beautiful version in honor of Her Majesty

I hope she & you enjoy it.

 

[Dotta]

I couldn't recall where I know this song from?

And... Wham!
"Outlander" and opening credits

 

[whitelilac]

This was history - solemn, spectacular and intense

An era was ending right before our eyes, writes the BBC's Sean Coughlan, who was inside Westminster Abbey.

www.bbc.com

 

[Herat]

I couldn't recall where I know this song from?

And... Wham!
"Outlander" and opening credits

But these are not the original lyrics.

The original lyrics were written in about 1810 about Bonnie Prince Charlie escaping to Skye after the Battle of Culloden.

These lyrics are the more romantic ones written by Robert Louis Stephenson.

 

[Dotta]

But these are not the original lyrics.

Ooops!
How would I know?
I only remember it from tv and Im not British

 

[Herat]

Ooops!
How would I know?
I only remember it from tv and Im not British

No problem. The original lyrics are about escaping from a battle.

 

[Dotta]

No problem. The original lyrics are about escaping from a battle.

Wow
Now, you aroused my curiosity haha
I have to check this matter by google

 

[WingsOverTX]

It was an extraordinary spectacle to witness first-hand, the plumed helmets, the convoys of overseas royals, the sea of black mourning clothes, the security whisperers, the bright clerics' robes and the heralds dressed like a pack of cards.

Even the statues in Poet's Corner seemed to be craning round to see.

This was history - solemn, spectacular and intense

An era was ending right before our eyes, writes the BBC's Sean Coughlan, who was inside Westminster Abbey.

www.bbc.com

 

[Stunned]

It was an extraordinary spectacle to witness first-hand, the plumed helmets, the convoys of overseas royals, the sea of black mourning clothes, the security whisperers, the bright clerics' robes and the heralds dressed like a pack of cards.

Even the statues in Poet's Corner seemed to be craning round to see.

This was history - solemn, spectacular and intense

An era was ending right before our eyes, writes the BBC's Sean Coughlan, who was inside Westminster Abbey.

www.bbc.com

We never get to witness ceremonies and tradition anymore. It was breathtaking.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I like that the gun carriage was humble and not ostentatious.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I ended up getting four hours sleep but it was worth it.

Just wish I didn't have a dentists appointment today though. I'd rather take the day off and loll about.

 

[Herat]

God Bless King Charles and let him sleep like an angel tonight.

 

[Herat]

We never get to witness ceremonies and tradition anymore. It was breathtaking.

Very well put.

Yes the very best. The tradition is so complex and deep and powerful. The execution is stupendous. It's such an honor to be able to view it all over the world (and in space) and have someone explaining it all.

 

[Dotta]

No problem. The original lyrics are about escaping from a battle.

OK
I checked, and guess what?

Stevenson's lyrics are the same as in "Outlander" -
the only change is "lass" instead of "lad".

So, the producers didn't change the lyrics.
Stevenson's poem is beautiful.

Robert Louis Stevenson's 1892 poem, which has been sung to the tune, has the following text:

[Chorus:] Sing me a song of a lad that is gone,
Say, could that lad be I?
Merry of soul he sailed on a day
Over the sea to Skye.

1. Mull was astern, Rum on the port,
Eigg on the starboard bow;
Glory of youth glowed in his soul;
Where is that glory now?
.......
(The rest in wiki below)

The Skye Boat Song - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[JDG]

Not sure if anyone is interested, but here in the UK a lot of the channels on TV have an advert ban on, so there are no commercials. During breaks, they only show an image of the queen. This is being done as a mark of respect.

And many stores closend, no McDonalds.….etc, etc.

 

[JDG]

I made the mistake of googling corgi puppies for sale after seeing the Queen’s corgis. I am now having to give myself a serious talking to because they are gorgeous (we have been talking for a long time about getting a dog).

Now, check out Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Adorable…..

 

[JDG]

I like that the gun carriage was humble and not ostentatious.

The Royal Family are very supportive of the military, another reason to use a gun carriage in thanks to those who keep us safe in wartime.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Have to remind myself that next Thursday, 22nd September will be a public holiday in tribute to the Queens passing.
Here in Australia.

It's a one off, not going to be an annual thing, like our Queen's Birthday.

 

[SouthAussie]

The Royal Family are very supportive of the military, another reason to use a gun carriage in thanks to those who keep us safe in wartime.

Also, the Queen was (and now the King is) the Commander in Chief of the British Armed Forces. The very top position in the Armed Forces. It is embedded in the constitution.

Hence the overall military aura in the procession after the funeral seemed very appropriate.
I even noticed some Aussie diggers and Canadian mounties in the military procession - I could tell by their distinctive hats.

The entire thing was a logistical amazement.

 

[JDG]

Well, this was an historical day.

Off to bed, had a very early start.

Hope the Royals look less stressed next time we see them.

Good on Charles for making it through this last 11 days, he’s no youngster.