“I bought a stamp once, that means I’m connected to the Queen”
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Duty calls when you are royal.
I know. There was a lot of love there.
I know but in this day and age it shouldn't come before family. Nothing should. We promote flexible working and taking care of your mental health then we shove this poor man out to placate us the day after his mum dies. Doesn't sit right with me. Give him some space x
I’d like to think Anne or Zara who are both very into horse riding and racing will carry it on…
It's his job. Service comes before family or feelings. I know that sounds cold but this is the role he inherited.
I think he would want to do it. They have rehearsed this moment and knew what the protocol was. His mother would have expected him to do his duty as a sovereign. He is but a man, but one that is in a very different position to everybody else and it might even be a comfort to him to do this.
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I'm gonna have to say it..
I'm still really sad.
New to this thread.
I'm gonna have to say it..
I'm still really sad.
It’s why they get the Castles and all the sparkly things and people curtseying or bowing to them.
crying my eyes out at the twinkle in her eye as she had the crown on at her coronation
Think we all are xHi.
New to this thread.
I'm gonna have to say it..
I'm still really sad.
what song is that please?? edit to say well I found out the song but in that video its obviously a cover - I love that ones don't suppose anyone knows who that is?
and I agree its so sad he has to do all of this immediately after losing his mum. Ive never been a Charles fan but my god I feel for him so much and Camilla looks like she's going to burst into tears at any given moment, she really looked like she was struggling during the walkabout earlier.
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Yes I like that.
I just remember Beatrice sobbing behind the song sheet. Feels very intrusive watching them grieving during the funeral. Unlike us who can do our grieving more privately.
Nothing should come before feelings and family IMHO. I know its his role and tradition and all that but now we know how unhealthy it is we should stop it. I know it won't and William will be doing the same in years to come but I don't like it x
I'd rather my mum. Just as well I'm not a royal
Many many things remind me of songs, some of them more appropriate than others, but this reminds me of some of the John Tams lyrics to Over The Hills And Far Away¹
When duty calls me I must go
To stand and face another foe
But part of me will always stray
Over the hills and far away
If I should fall to rise no more
As many comrades did before
Then ask the pipes and drums to play
Over the hills and far away
¹Which were written for the TV adaptation of Sharpe, obviously.
If you don’t mind sharing, where did you see the Queen? I’d love to hear stories from folks who have seen her in person or met her
Can’t stop wondering if the Cambridge children (if that’s what they’re still called??) will be at the funeral. I initially thought George and Charlotte would but now I’m not sure, remembering William and Harry’s feelings on how public their grief was at Diana’s funeral.
I know this isn’t the children’s mum, but all eyes will be on them.
I know this isn’t the children’s mum, but all eyes will be on them.
I never met the Queen but sat near to her and the Duke of Edinburgh. She came to my school and sat through a special assembly. I was quite sanguine about it but I did look at her at one point and think, wow this is the lady on stamps and money! I remember her hat, it had dangly bits. I also remember the Duke perking up when our comely dance teacher did a dance for them in a leotard and tights. He suddenly paid closer attention!
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