Queen Elizabeth II has passed away - keep posts civil and respectful

[Chris Wilson]

I was thinking of the velvet and fur….

You have a good point, I think I'll put the cork back in....

 

[glenimp617]

Big Ben in the background is really adding to the event

 

[Shadowness]

Despite the country being in the worst state in decades, it does make you quite proud to be British watching scenes like this.

 

[Bassmansam]

If it had been normal British weather would the crown probably not of been on top you think?

could have had a small umbrealla, or a rain mac

 

[JamesH85]

That view was incredible, what a presentation by the British.

 

[Psycho Ned]

Big Ben in the background is really adding to the event

Lucky they finished it just in time really, wouldn't have been quite the same with scaffolding all round it like it has been for about the last 5 years!

 

[Russinating]

Lucky they finished it just in time really, wouldn't have been quite the same with scaffolding all round it like it has been for about the last 5 years!

Or if she'd died during COVID...

 

[Droolinggimp]

Who the hell is that giant of a man.... gotta be 7ft tall

 

[Purgatory]

Big Ben in the background is really adding to the event

Agree and miss hearing it when I use to live in London and not too far from it and was my alarm clock and always loved the sound of it.

 

[jonneymendoza]

We are the absolute boyos when it comes to ceremonies.

World class

 

[Mr Jack]

What's the protocol for soldiers and horse poop? Do they go around or are they supposed to keep formation?

 

[Terminal_Boy]

Who the hell is that giant of a man.... gotta be 7ft tall

The Guardsman in front of the Royals? He’s a proper unit, isn’t he?

 

[Dis86]

What's the protocol for soldiers and horse poop? Do they go around or are they supposed to keep formation?

You tread.

 

[Chris Wilson]

Who the hell is that giant of a man.... gotta be 7ft tall

Do you mean "Tall Paul"?

RICHARD KAY: Tall Paul... keeper of the Queen's secrets

RICHARD KAY: As, tall and upright as the ceremonial guardsmen all around him, stood the unmistakeable figure of the Queen's most loyal, most devoted and longest-serving retainer.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Err, no wrong tall chap...

 

[jonneymendoza]

Despite the country being in the worst state in decades, it does make you quite proud to be British watching scenes like this.

Agreed. Now if we can all pull together and make the same effort in tackling the energy crisis and inflation, that would be great

 

[inogen]

Well this is quite the spectacle. Given some of the messages I’ve received from some foreign friends, it’s not being watched abroad with quite the same awe and wonder as some seem be enjoying in this thread

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Those horses are clearly planning something.

 

[Droolinggimp]

The Guardsman in front of the Royals? He’s a proper unit, isn’t he?

no, he was wearing a suit. Don't think he was military or whatever. Looked like a lanky Bill Gates.

 

[Robbo]

How can people not feel an overwhelming sense of pride watching this.

The greatest country honouring their greatest Queen.

Incredible.

 

[iamtheoneneo]

Tourist industry has gotten the biggest boost its ever going to get from this BBC coverage...really making London look awesome.