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

[scandinavian girl]

dbm Nevermind. reporters giving info on the hymns.

Full order of service for today's thanksgiving service for Queen Elizabeth

The service of thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II takes place at 3pm at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh

www.telegraph.co.uk

I think this is it in the link

 

[Gardenista]

They just brought in this big wooden square thing and I could not figure out what it was, but found out it was a box for a guy to step on to put her crown at the end of her coffin

 

[Gardenista]

dbm Nevermind. reporters giving info on the hymns.

Which channel are you on that has narration?

 

[fred&edna]

Which channel are you on that has narration?

 

[Arkay]

Thanks, @Arkay.

Seems we must have missed the news that there was a change to the Regents Act which provided that Harry would be the Regent, or that Harry was otherwise removed as Regent for George.

Previously, Prince Harry would act as Regent until George's 18th birthday on 22 July 2031, and if not Harry, by Prince Andrew, and next in line would be Beatrice as Regent.

Thank you, ugh, don't know why I said regnant when I know it's regent!
The Regency Act of 1937 requires the Regent to be "domiciled In the United Kingdom," so that would eliminate Harry at least unless he changes his mind about living in the U.S.

 

[fred&edna]

They just brought in this big wooden square thing and I could not figure out what it was, but found out it was a box for a guy to step on to put her crown at the end of her coffin

Incredible history of the crown and St Giles.

 

[Elley Mae]

The Coronation Chair | Westminster Abbey

The Coronation Chair is one of the most famous pieces of furniture in the world. It has been the centrepiece of coronations for 700 years.

www.westminster-abbey.org

The Stone of Destiny

The Stone of Destiny is an ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy, used for centuries in the inauguration of its kings.

www.edinburghcastle.scot

King Charles’ restless Stone of Destiny waits atop the Royal Mile

It is a simple block of red sandstone but it speaks silently of the fragile nature of the relationship between Scotland and England.

www.smh.com.au

 

[dotr]

The Coronation Chair | Westminster Abbey

The Coronation Chair is one of the most famous pieces of furniture in the world. It has been the centrepiece of coronations for 700 years.

www.westminster-abbey.org

The Stone of Destiny

The Stone of Destiny is an ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy, used for centuries in the inauguration of its kings.

www.edinburghcastle.scot

King Charles’ restless Stone of Destiny waits atop the Royal Mile

It is a simple block of red sandstone but it speaks silently of the fragile nature of the relationship between Scotland and England.

www.smh.com.au

King Charles’ restless Stone of Destiny waits atop the Royal Mile

It is a simple block of red sandstone but it speaks silently of the fragile nature of the relationship between Scotland and England.

www.smh.com.au

''The Stone of Destiny retells the fascinating and true story of four young Glaswegian students who, in 1951, outwitted the British authorities in their successful attempt to take back the Stone of Scone - a beloved symbol of Scottish pride, back to its country of origin.''

 

[fred&edna]

I thought King Charles III looked quite sad - particularly during the singing of The National Anthem.

 

[Yellow Rose]

Can someone tell me, is the Queen's crown entombed with her? I really almost hope so, so that it can never be used by another again.

 

[anneg]

I've been watching the lovely service in St. Giles' Cathedral and recalling my visit there in 2018. DH and I toured Scotland with our traveling chorus and sang our final concert in the Cathedral, standing in those choir stalls used by the Cathedral Choir today. A special memory for us.

 

[Elley Mae]

The Queen of England drinks 4 cocktails every day

The Queen of England drinks 4 cocktails every day

While the Queen does stick to nutritious meals, it seems like the four cocktails she drinks a day might actually be the secret to her longevity and happiness.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[Cappuccino]

Can someone tell me, is the Queen's crown entombed with her? I really almost hope so, so that it can never be used by another again.

No, it belongs to the nation rather than the monarch. Charles will now wear it.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

The Queen of England drinks 4 cocktails every day

The Queen of England drinks 4 cocktails every day

While the Queen does stick to nutritious meals, it seems like the four cocktails she drinks a day might actually be the secret to her longevity and happiness.

www.businessinsider.com

The secret to longevity?

 

[Herat]

The secret to longevity?

The dry martini would knock me on my butt* for the rest of the day

 

[formerlyme]

Can someone tell me, is the Queen's crown entombed with her? I really almost hope so, so that it can never be used by another again.

I watched a documentary last night, the crown is not hers it belongs to the commonwealth so it will stay in use. but queen consort has a different crown it will not be the same one.

 

[Warwick7]

lol I love this. Go King Charles

No private jets, no helicopters, and a bus to Westminster Abbey: VIP guidance for queen’s funeral revealed

Documents obtained by POLITICO reveal strict protocol rules for foreign dignitaries.

www.politico.eu

The way the article is written its sounds like a command. That's not what the release stated. It said: "Where possible"...."Those leaders insisting on traveling by private jet should head for “less busy airports” around London..."

Um yea and what are the logistics of putting major leaders on commercial flights and all on a bus....?!!

This is not the customary perception of protecting heads of state, kings, queens, majors gov leaders....etc....

I am shaking my head.

 

[Elley Mae]

The secret to longevity?

It’s good to be Queen.

 

[Warwick7]

MSN

What started as a quirky tribute to the Queen has quickly gone on the nose for groundskeepers.

While many mourners have opted to leave flowers or cards, a growing number have opted for a more unusual token: the humble marmalade sandwich.

The tasty snack is a nod to a recent sketch the late monarch appeared in alongside the very British icon Paddington Bear, in which the pair enjoyed tea and sandwiches to mark her Platinum Jubilee.

However the sheer number of sandwiches being left – the majority encased in plastic wrap, has led staff at Green Park to plead with the public to look for an alternative tribute.

Tens of thousands of tributes have been left at the Royal Park in Westminster, a designated tribute site – many wrapped in plastic. Leaving the royal gardeners 'overwhelmed' as they're left to sift through and remove any packaging, as well as soft toys, candles and other trinkets.

Um...they had years to prepare for this. They knew in detail from past deaths what the tribute sites would have and look like.
And they are all shocked and overwhelmed now? That's not even funny.

 

[Warwick7]

A New Clip of King Charles III Interacting with Royal Servants Has Left Twitter Ablaze

In only two days, King Charles III has already gotten some backlash for a clip that’s making its way through Twitter. On Sept 10, many people uploaded a video of King Charles interacting with his servants, with the most viral tweet coming from a parody account named Laura Kuenssberg Translator...

news.yahoo.com

Really?? The optics of this is devastating. Twitter is on fire now because of his brass conduct. Watch the clip, even Camilla is embarrassed...