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hollydolly said:
The crowd is more than 50 deep on either side of the great walk at Windsor.. just astonishing...
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It is amazing how many people have lined the streets to pay their respects to Her Majesty. I've felt overwhelmed a few times while watching.

I finally spied our Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie.
 

For those watching live... the 3 men in morning suits walking in front of the Hearse are the Queens' 3 personal Pages. The tall Bald one is Paul, who saw to her every daily need for 40 years. He spent more time with the Queen than her own family.. joined the Queens' staff as a 23 year old.. .. reffered to by the Queen as Tall Paul to differentiate between him and Paul Burrell ..the Butler who sold the story of Diana
 
I've been glued to the TV since 5 a.m. (my admiration for the Queen got me up earlier than I would have risen for just about anyone else).

The pageantry and dedication have been stupendous. I wish I had a guide to who is who.....who are those people, why is he carrying that, why did they do what they just did, what is that piece of music, etc....?


What a magnificent send-off for such a deserving woman, a paragon of service and dignity.
 
hollydolly said:
For those watching live... the 3 men in morning suits walking in front of the Hearse are the Queens' 3 personal Pages. The tall Bald one is Paul, who saw to her every daily need for 40 years. He spent more time with the Queen than her own family.. joined the Queens' staff as a 23 year old.. .. reffered to by the Queen as Tall Paul to differentiate between him and Paul Burrell ..the Butler who sold the story of Diana
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I wondered who they were, Hols. They must feel as though they've lost their mum :(
 
jujube said:
I've been glued to the TV since 5 a.m. (my admiration for the Queen got me up earlier than I would have risen for just about anyone else).

The pageantry and dedication have been stupendous. I wish I had a guide to who is who.....who are those people, why is he carrying that, why did they do what they just did, what is that piece of music, etc....?


What a magnificent send-off for such a deserving woman, a paragon of service and dignity.
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a little info for you...
Westminster Abbey’s Organist and Master of the Choristers, James O’Donnell, are directing the choirs and the Abbey’s Sub-Organist, Peter Holder, and Assistant Organist, Matthew Jorysz is playing the organ during the service.

Music before the service​

  • Fantasia of four parts - Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
  • Romanza (Symphony no 5 in D) - Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) arranged by Robert Quinney (b 1976)
  • Reliqui domum meum - Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016)
  • Meditation on "Brother James's Air" - Harold Darke (1888-1976)
  • Prelude on "Ecce jam noctis" Op 157 no 3 - Healey Willan (1880-1968)
  • Psalm Prelude Set 1 no 2 - Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
  • In the Country Op 194 no 2 - Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
  • Fantasy on "O Paradise" - Malcolm Williamson (1931-2003)
  • Elegy Op 58 - Edward Elgar (1857-1934), arranged by Matthew Jorysz (b 1992)
  • Andante espressivo (Sonata in G Op 28) - Edward Elgar
  • Sospiri Op 70 - Edward Elgar

Hymns and prayers​

The congregation is singing three hymns during the funeral ceremony which are:

  • The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended
  • The Lord’s my Shepherd
  • Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
‘The day Thou gavest Lord is ended’ has a special meaning as it was performed as part of the celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II’s great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in 1897.

The second hymn, ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd’, was one of Her Majesty’s favourite pieces of music, having featured in a list of the late Queen’s top 10 pieces of music revealed in 2016.

It was also sung at Prince Philip and the Queen's wedding in 1947 so is a piece of music close to her heart.

A specially commissioned piece, 'Like as the hart', composed by the Master of The King's Music, Judith Weir, is sung by the choir followed by the Anthem, 'My soul, there is a country', set by Hubert Parry.

The choir then sings 'O Taste and see how gracious the Lord is', which was composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams for the Queen's Coronation in 1953.

The national anthem​

As the service comes to an end, The Last Post will be sounded by the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry from the steps of the Lady Chapel.

After a two minute silence, The Reveille is sounded by the State Trumpeters followed by The national anthem, God Save The King.

The Sovereign's Piper of the Royal Regiment of Scotland plays 'Sleep, dearie, sleep' as the coffin and processions leave the church.

At the end of the service, Holder performs Fantasia in C minor BWV 562 by Johann Sebastian Bach.

After the service, Allegro maestoso (Sonata in G Op 28), Edward Elgar plays.
 
@jujube ...a little help...

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Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito of Japan sat next to Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. In front of them King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan.

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The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, attended with his wife Brigitte

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About 100 presidents and heads of government were thought to have been in the abbey.
US President Mr Biden and his wife Jill Biden sat next to an aisle, 14 rows from the front in the south transept of the abbey, behind the Polish president Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda.
 
This is wonderful, I keep getting chills over and over. It's as though everyone in England came out to see her off.

How could anyone think of ending the monarchy? This is such an amazing, timeless, and beautiful example of tradition and historical continuity.
 
For anyone who is wondering when King Charles will be officially crowned ...

When is the coronation of King Charles III?​

An official coronation date is yet to be announced, however the Telegraph reported that it is likely to be in spring or summer 2023, after a period of mourning for the late Queen.
The late Queen's coronation took place on 2 June 1953 following her accession on 6 February 1952, over a year after she ascended the throne.

What will be the process of the official coronation?​

It is expected that the coronation of King Charles III will be designed in line with his vision for a smaller, more modern monarchy.
The King will be crowned alongside his Queen Consort, Camilla.
Sources have said that the ceremony will be shorter, smaller and less expensive than that of Queen Elizabeth II's. It is also said it will be planned to be representative of different faiths and community groups - falling in line with the King's wish to reflect the ethnic diversity of modern Britain.
The coronation will include the oath required by statute and many of the ceremonies which were seen in the late Queen's service, such as anointing with consecrated oil, the delivery of the orb and the enthroning itself.
 
The Queen's coffin bearers have a very important part to play in the late monarch's state funeral and were specifically chosen for this historic duty. These soldiers are part of the Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, and were responsible for lifting the coffin during her funeral service at the Abbey and Windsor Castle.

The unit had deployed on operations in Iraq on the day of Her Majesty's death and was returned from operations for one final act of service for her. A senior officer had day-to-day control over the unit, however, it's understood the Queen had a strong connection with her soldiers, who will pay tribute to her during the historic service.

The Queen’s Company will keep its name until after Her Majesty has been laid to rest at The King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle. After this point, it will be changed to reflect the succession King Charles

They became the Queen's Company immediately after the death of George VI and the Queen has been commander ever since.

It's their role to protect her body, both in life and in death, remaining the Queen's Company until King Charles decides otherwise.
 
Warrigal said:
Why are you watching? How much respect is too much?
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I am not watching . But it is on every news broadcast morning /noon/ & night. It has nothing to do with respect IMO. She had my respect for her actions during WWII . For that I respected her greatly . But, day after day of TV coverage of her funeral is just pomp & ceremony for the people in attendance. .
 
This is probably an ultimate moment for so many people, from the young choristers to every single person who marched in the procession. I noticed every red coat looked brand new. Possibly the coronation will be as elaborate but I can't imagine even it outdoing this for grandeur.
 
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