Well, that was that then.
Sep. 19th, 2022 08:43 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
dizzojay So, today we laid Queen Elizabeth to rest in the first state funeral this nation has seen since 1965, for Winston Chruchill, three years before I was born.
It's been fascinating to watch - truly part of history, and our armed services, as always, conducted themselves flawessly, giving their 'boss' the best send off possible.
I just want to give an honorable mention to these young guys, some as young as 19, because they undertook a huge task under immense pressure, watched by the entire world, and they carried out their task flawlessly. That coffin was lead-lined and I believe it weighed upwards of 500 pounds. I was holding my breath with every step they took, so kudos to them! I hope they can enjoy a well-deserved pint tonight!
Now, everything gets back to normal and we, in the UK, get used to living with a King. The conversations about where the monarchy goes from here will no doubt start now, and by the time Charles goes, I think we will see a very different monarchy - with some changes that are probably long overdue.
But for now we can just be satisfied that we gave our Queen a fitting send off!
RIP Queen Elizabeth II
It's been fascinating to watch - truly part of history, and our armed services, as always, conducted themselves flawessly, giving their 'boss' the best send off possible.
I just want to give an honorable mention to these young guys, some as young as 19, because they undertook a huge task under immense pressure, watched by the entire world, and they carried out their task flawlessly. That coffin was lead-lined and I believe it weighed upwards of 500 pounds. I was holding my breath with every step they took, so kudos to them! I hope they can enjoy a well-deserved pint tonight!
Now, everything gets back to normal and we, in the UK, get used to living with a King. The conversations about where the monarchy goes from here will no doubt start now, and by the time Charles goes, I think we will see a very different monarchy - with some changes that are probably long overdue.
But for now we can just be satisfied that we gave our Queen a fitting send off!
RIP Queen Elizabeth II
