Current Affairs Phil the Greek

[Bruce Wayne]

Was trying not to comment but not having that, one of her children and family could have bubbled up with her. Was sitting alone out of choice probably not hers that machine everyone skirts round done for the photo opportunity.

It does seem odd. My cousin's funeral a few months ago had his mum, brother and niece sat together, with other people sat at a distance in their own bubbles. No idea how things work though, but it is sad that she was sat on her own.

 

[roydo]

Was trying not to comment but not having that, one of her children and family could have bubbled up with her. Was sitting alone out of choice probably not hers that machine everyone skirts round done for the photo opportunity.

She was driven to the chapel before the rest of the family arrived, who were either following the land rover, or waiting for it to arrive.

She wanted to sit on her own before the service in recognition of the many who have done the same during the pandemic.

 

[spectateur]

It was a very respectful service in every way.....

The music was excellent.

 

[TommyDavo]

Was trying not to comment but not having that, one of her children and family could have bubbled up with her. Was sitting alone out of choice probably not hers that machine everyone skirts round done for the photo opportunity.

I am 100% anti-royalist, but for Christ’s sake lad have a day off.

 

[Kurt.]

The music was excellent.

The jam ?

 

[davek]

That's a horrible situation regardless of your feelings towards the family.

TBF, she's probably pissing herself laughing behind that mask. No more boring stories about the navy and how he loaded up the white Fiat with breeze blocks.

 

[davek]

It was a very respectful service in every way.....

What happened pete? Can you give us a taste of it?

 

[PhilM]

TBF, she's probably pissing herself laughing behind that mask. No more boring stories about the navy and how he loaded up the white Fiat with breeze blocks.

 

[Lord Buckethead]

Liz has obviously spent training this week working on their shape at the back, with Phillips pushing up into midfield when they have possession.

 

[tommye]

What time are the highlights on?

Looks like I've missed a right good laugh

 

[Groucho]

If it was a televised public funeral there should’ve been a paper plate with butties on delivered to everyone by Deliveroo.

 

[Tipp blue]

The amount of hate for the royal family on here from British people has surprised me. Is it possible that it's a geographical thing maybe north west? I have family in Birmingham and they love the royals..

 

[JimmyJeffers]

The amount of hate for the royal family on here from British people has surprised me. Is it possible that it's a geographical thing maybe north west? I have family in Birmingham and they love the royals..

Nah think only about 20-30% want to abolish the royal family. Not sure if it’s really geographical either. Remain popular with a lot of people in the north. Not so much scotland obviously.

 

[peteblue]

What happened pete? Can you give us a taste of it?

The military gave him a great send off. When my father in law died, the local military guys did similar but obviously on a very much smaller scale, but it meant a lot to the family because it was a show of respect. They did a great job, the music provided a backdrop to what for the Queen losing her husband of 73 years will have brought some small degree of comfort, even though she has seen and heard it a thousand times before. She is still a 94 year old woman who has lost the love of her life.

The walk to the chapel was dignified, the constraints on numbers didn’t really diminish the day, in fact I thought it added to the sad occasion.

Again, the military played their part in professionally carrying the coffin, with the utmost respect, onto its final resting place.

The Queen had to sit on her own, stoically getting through what is the most horrendous experience for most bereaved spouses. The Choir did them proud, the clergy got It right. The lone pipers lament was an exemplar demonstration of all that is good in our country.

The last post and then the lowering of the coffin was pure drama. The fact that the family, apart from the Queen, shunned the use of cars and walked back was a human touch.

While some will mock the event, the vast majority of the U.K. and indeed abroad, will recognise just how poignant the day was....

 

[davek]

The military gave him a great send off. When my father in law died, the local military guys did similar but obviously on a very much smaller scale, but it meant a lot to the family because it was a show of respect. They did a great job, the music provided a backdrop to what for the Queen losing her husband of 73 years will have brought some small degree of comfort, even though she has seen and heard it a thousand times before. She is still a 94 year old woman who has lost the love of her life.

The walk to the chapel was dignified, the constraints on numbers didn’t really diminish the day, in fact I thought it added to the sad occasion.

Again, the military played their part in professionally carrying the coffin, with the utmost respect, onto its final resting place.

The Queen had to sit on her own, stoically getting through what is the most horrendous experience for most bereaved spouses. The Choir did them proud, the clergy got It right. The lone pipers lament was an exemplar demonstration of all that is good in our country.

The last post and then the lowering of the coffin was pure drama. The fact that the family, apart from the Queen, shunned the use of cars and walked back was a human touch.

While some will mock the event, the vast majority of the U.K. and indeed abroad, will recognise just how poignant the day was....

Sounds rubbish.