It is so moving. At this time I feel close to those who feel her loss as I do. And try to distance our genuine grief from the vicious hatred and mockery for it that I have seen on social media at the moment from some.
I just read about ten posts as I've been distracted and away, thank you for the acknowledgements of the Queen's passing, it is more real experienced through the eyes of a British person of wisdom and warmth.
Most people know how to behave respectfully. When I was young and a funeral cortege was passing by people would stand still in the street and some would hold their collar. I still stop and stand still as a mark or respect.
There is a lot of respect being shown, through all walks of life and from all age groups, it's been a real reminder of how great we as a country truly are.
A young adult was briefly interviewed on television. She was asked what the queen meant to her. She said, "Honestly, she didn't mean anything to me until all the tributes started pouring in. I realized then what an icon she was, what an important thing this is. I had to come."
Not sure if it's just a Scottish thing but we do stop and bow our heads at a coffin passing. I'm not surprised we gave her majesty a dignified send off. Respect is due for any life long lived and especially of one spent in service, no matter your political leanings
I have found all of it very moving John especially the way our new King has coped with it all.
ReplyDeleteA difficult and important time
ReplyDeleteThe people of Scotland showing their respects is very lovely. People need to say goodbye.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Scot by birth and to this day still bow my head when a hearse passes me. I even bow my head when a patient leaves for the morgue.
ReplyDeleteIt's just respect for a life lived.
If you recall, the Queen bowed her head as Diana's casket passed by. There is video of Elizabeth doing that.
ReplyDeleteIt's all very orderly and respectful.
ReplyDeleteIt would have to be a highlight in the careers of those guarding the casket
I remember seeing a Scottish person on Twitter being very anti Elizabeth. Acting like the Jacobite movements still existed. It's nice to see respect
ReplyDeleteA simple mark of respect. xx
ReplyDeleteIt is so moving. At this time I feel close to those who feel her loss as I do. And try to distance our genuine grief from the vicious hatred and mockery for it that I have seen on social media at the moment from some.
ReplyDeleteI just read about ten posts as I've been distracted and away, thank you for the acknowledgements of the Queen's passing, it is more real experienced through the eyes of a British person of wisdom and warmth.
ReplyDeleteMost people know how to behave respectfully. When I was young and a funeral cortege was passing by people would stand still in the street and some would hold their collar. I still stop and stand still as a mark or respect.
ReplyDeleteI find it moving to see The Queen Consort Camilla supporting King Charles x
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of respect being shown, through all walks of life and from all age groups, it's been a real reminder of how great we as a country truly are.
ReplyDeleteA young adult was briefly interviewed on television. She was asked what the queen meant to her. She said, "Honestly, she didn't mean anything to me until all the tributes started pouring in. I realized then what an icon she was, what an important thing this is. I had to come."
ReplyDeleteNot sure if it's just a Scottish thing but we do stop and bow our heads at a coffin passing. I'm not surprised we gave her majesty a dignified send off. Respect is due for any life long lived and especially of one spent in service, no matter your political leanings
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