Is the Queen Near her End?
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Well.............. at least news is back on!
Biden Tearfully Gives Queen One Final Sniff
WESTMINISTER ABBEY — President Joe Biden has flown across the Atlantic Ocean to pay his final respects to Queen Elizabeth the II and give her one last good sniff.
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I found quite a few memorable moments today when having the service on in the background while I was working. Probably the MOST moving was the lone Piper (Pipe Major Paul Burns, of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, the Queen's Piper) playing the bagpipes first at Westminster Abbey and then later at Windsor Castle was really moving both times. I had a lot of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, as a very young woman of 21 who really never expected to be in that role, and who was devoted to the Crown and all the duties that came with it. At a time when WOMEN were not working outside of the home and were not even treated the same as men. I'm not a fan of royalty, per se - I love being an American. She remained true to her duties as Queen, didn't whine about her job, she didn't shirk or shrink from her responsibilities and duties. "She got on with it." I think a lot of women can relate to that.
I find most ceremonies of this nature a little emotional, but that's mostly because I find the symbolism to be very moving. They mean something to the person being honored, the people in mourning and have 100's of years of tradition built into a ceremony of this magnitude. The entire procession from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle was just really stunning to watch. All the various ceremonial military uniforms, the bagpipers, the family following - I will might never see a ceremony like that again my lifetime. I doubt Charles III will be able to garner that type of support - but who knows?
The flowers on the coffin today had all been picked from the Queen's gardens at the different palaces/residences where she lived and the flowers had different significances. The sight of her pony and corgis along the route as the hearse passed by or arrived at Windsor Castle.
I also noted all the various hats, veiled or not veiled, the fascinators (type of hat) or headbands that the women were wearing. I don't think I saw a distasteful hat. However, I did NOT like Jill Biden's headband. I thought it looked stupid, too loopy for a funeral, and just way too young for her. There were dozens of other "non-hat" options available for a woman of her age to choose from, in my opinion. Meow.
I find most ceremonies of this nature a little emotional, but that's mostly because I find the symbolism to be very moving. They mean something to the person being honored, the people in mourning and have 100's of years of tradition built into a ceremony of this magnitude. The entire procession from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle was just really stunning to watch. All the various ceremonial military uniforms, the bagpipers, the family following - I will might never see a ceremony like that again my lifetime. I doubt Charles III will be able to garner that type of support - but who knows?
The flowers on the coffin today had all been picked from the Queen's gardens at the different palaces/residences where she lived and the flowers had different significances. The sight of her pony and corgis along the route as the hearse passed by or arrived at Windsor Castle.
I also noted all the various hats, veiled or not veiled, the fascinators (type of hat) or headbands that the women were wearing. I don't think I saw a distasteful hat. However, I did NOT like Jill Biden's headband. I thought it looked stupid, too loopy for a funeral, and just way too young for her. There were dozens of other "non-hat" options available for a woman of her age to choose from, in my opinion. Meow.
However, I did NOT like Jill Biden's headband. I thought it looked stupid, too loopy for a funeral, and just way too young for her. There were dozens of other "non-hat" options available for a woman of her age to choose from, in my opinion. Meow.
She's the biggest fashion-don't. She's the freaking First Lady, the very least she could do is get someone to dress her and make her presentable.
Biden sits 14 rows back at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
President Biden may be the world’s most powerful man, but it didn’t ensure him a front-row seat at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London on Monday.
The president and first lady Jill Biden were seated 14 rows back during the service at Westminster Abbey that drew 2,000 guests — including some 500 of the world’s presidents, kings, princes and prime ministers.
Perhaps taken into consideration was that the couple was among the few dignitaries who were granted permission to travel in their own presidential limousine, nicknamed “The Beast,” for security reasons.
Most other leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, were escorted to the funeral on shuttle buses due to tight security and road restrictions in place across London.
Taking their own transportation meant the Bidens also apparently arrived later than scheduled after getting caught in standstill traffic, the Guardian reported.