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re: Queen Elizabeth II Funeral
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:48 am to jlovel7
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:48 am to jlovel7
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The scepter and orb have to be held down by something. No way they’re only resting on top of the casket. I’d be terrified of them taking a spill anytime the casket is moved, otherwise. The scepter is basically on two little sticks with no base. You know those suckers are heavy.
They were all attached in some fashion. I saw some wobbling when they were getting her casket from the car and going up the steps. I was afraid the orb was going to roll off, but you could tell it was attached.
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Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:48 am to SpqrTiger
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They stood by us when we were fighting against our alleged “best ally” for our freedom.
That’s right. I forgot the Revolution was last year and nothing has changed since then.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:54 am to cypresstiger
quote:Biden affects my wallet. He is not trivial, unfortunately.
Because it's trivial. A figurehead. of no true import, next up.
---When did this thread switch to a Biden discussion
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:54 am to 0x15E
I was just thinking about all of those having kittens over why Americans care about watching the funeral of the British monarch...well, your distress will only be relieved for a brief period...there is the coronation next year! 
Posted on 9/19/22 at 10:55 am to GRTiger
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crazy
There is that word again.
Is that really the right adjective for your question?
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:01 am to GentleJackJones
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I think its appropriate. I'm not too sure why that clown is there in the first place (Polish leader too). Does he have any history with the Queen? This should be a England and UK thing.
When you hate a person so much you throw all logic out the window.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:05 am to Havoc
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In this world that’s gone so much to shite, with people acting like trash and even subhuman, it’s beautiful and uplifting to see that humans can still exercise this degree of respect, honor, discipline and bearing.
“God save the Queen” got Chuck the III right in the feels, which brought some humanity to the pomp & circumstance....
This post was edited on 9/19/22 at 11:06 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:09 am to engvol
I was strangley fixated on this busty image during QEII’s interment ceremony. Not something you’d see at a Southern Baptist funeral.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:14 am to Kentucker
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I was strangley fixated on this busty image during QEII’s interment ceremony. Not something you’d see at a Southern Baptist funeral.
truth, I noticed this as well...
couple of things I noticed, Charles was very emotional and seemed simply human...
walking back from the church:
Fergie (not the singer :-)) with one of her daughters and son-in-law...
Zara and Mike Tindall with their oldest daughter (who acted totally appropriately for a child that age...
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:16 am to Kentucker
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busty image during QEII’s interment ceremony
I believe that is from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Ireland on the Royal Standard (2 quadrants representing England, one quadrant each for Scotland and [Northern] Ireland).
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:23 am to PJinAtl
My wife had on CNN earlier showing part of the procession. When I went to my
Office and turned on the TV I put it on Sky News. The contrast couldn’t have been more stark. CNN had a panel full of correspondents who blathered on and on commenting on every little thing. By contrast, Sky had one man who actually said very little and let the event tell its own story. So much more elegant coverage.
Office and turned on the TV I put it on Sky News. The contrast couldn’t have been more stark. CNN had a panel full of correspondents who blathered on and on commenting on every little thing. By contrast, Sky had one man who actually said very little and let the event tell its own story. So much more elegant coverage.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:25 am to PJinAtl
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I believe that is from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Ireland on the Royal Standard (2 quadrants representing England, one quadrant each for Scotland and [Northern] Ireland).
Thanks for that. I didn’t feel like googling it.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:29 am to Wiseguy
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My wife had on CNN earlier showing part of the procession. When I went to my Office and turned on the TV I put it on Sky News. The contrast couldn’t have been more stark. CNN had a panel full of correspondents who blathered on and on commenting on every little thing. By contrast, Sky had one man who actually said very little and let the event tell its own story. So much more elegant coverage.
I noticed the same thing. Started off with BBC America and it was very elegant. Little to no commentary with no graphics. Switched it over to NBC and it was like New Years Eve/Thanksgiving Day parade. Graphics all over the screen and cackling commentary. Can’t just let the moment speak for itself.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:30 am to Wiseguy
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My wife had on CNN earlier showing part of the procession. When I went to my Office and turned on the TV I put it on Sky News. The contrast couldn’t have been more stark. CNN had a panel full of correspondents who blathered on and on commenting on every little thing. By contrast, Sky had one man who actually said very little and let the event tell its own story. So much more elegant coverage.
Always watch British state events on British broadcasting channels. The Americans just don’t do it justice.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:37 am to cypresstiger
Biden probably tripped over the generator cord at the funnel cake trailer.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:43 am to PJinAtl
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I believe that is from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Ireland on the Royal Standard (2 quadrants representing England, one quadrant each for Scotland and [Northern] Ireland).
Yes and it is a harp. It was strangely positioned.
It was a little creepy watching the coffin lowered into the floor. There will be a private burial attended by the family in a few hours.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:43 am to GetCocky11
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Japan's Emperor is there and India's president and a shite ton of others.
Who did New Iberia send as their representative?
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:45 am to Dirk Dawgler
Vacationing in England when she died. Went to the funeral procession today. Ended up in Hyde Park with probably 100K others, no telling how many elsewhere. No hope of getting to see the moving of the casket . They broadcast the service over a number of huge screens placed around viewing areas. No matter your feelings about the monarchy something touching about seeing the effect this has had in the populace. On a bus coming back, heard one lady say she had been in the queue to view the casket twice-that queue got up to 5 miles long.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:53 am to Wiseguy
Damn
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:55 am to gungho
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No matter your feelings about the monarchy something touching about seeing the effect this has had in the populace.
I agree. Truly fascinating. The crowds all looked so well behaved as well.
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