I’ve been toying with the idea of going to London to see the Queen .
But common sense took over.
I couldn’t justify the expense, not with Bluebell’s service coming up
The phenomenon of “ The Queue” seems to be hotly debated in some areas of the media with reporters accusing people of loving the spectacle of queue over the prospect of showing respect to the Monarch
I’m not sure that’s the case, I think throughout all this period the turning up to watch the proceedings has been the only way that many can feel “ a part “ of things.
During the processions applause has been the only other way of participation for many
I get it, totally….
Today I met my friend Polly for lunch at Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias
The portion size was small but the linguine was tasty enough.
The restaurant is situated in the Sea Activity Centre on the Prom which resembles a soviet bunker from its land side
It was nice to get the wind on my face afterward, and I stood on the Promenade for an age watching the white horses show themselves in the bay
Had to look up Port Eirias. It looks magnificent.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a clever,unassuming building
DeleteYou were lucky it was warm enough to feel the sea air on one's face - it is jolly cold here.
ReplyDeleteIt’s getting cooler here tonight pat,
DeleteThe queue is now over 24 hours long. So never mind the expense, could you afford the time? There will be many people disappointed when they have to stop the queuing to conduct the funeral. There's something special about feeling a sea breeze on your face. xx
ReplyDeleteI wonder just how many people have gone through already
DeleteI too have pondered whether to venture out to pay my respects to The Queen - As soon as I wake she is in my thoughts x
ReplyDeleteWhatever people’s motivations , non, I feel can be criticised
DeleteCould you do it in the town square on television?
ReplyDeleteMany public buildings are showing the funeral on Monday so people can congregate
DeleteI wonder if those at the end of the queue will get their chance before the funeral.
ReplyDeleteThe sea air on your face sounds quite refreshing!
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I do hope so
DeleteNews says 24 hour wait in line to view Queen. Madness.
ReplyDeleteMadness ? Who knows , respect, excitement, feeling a part of something ? Feeling a part of history, doing something?
DeleteNot madness xx
I don't stand on lines of more than a few people. The madness was aimed at 24 hours or more, how would one even do that? I liked the description below, about visiting B Palace, how everyone was respectful and taking part in the historic moment of your country.
DeleteLizzy, I physically wouldn't be able to queue for 24 hours, but I fully understand why people are doing it.
DeleteUnless you have lived with one person being your head of state for most, or even all of your life, and seen her devotion to duty, and faultless service to our country, perhaps you don't fully understand the depth of loss we are feeling here at present.
Only a few months ago, at an event, someone asked how many of us present would step between the Queen and a bullet, and almost all of us, without a moment's hesitation, said "Yes".
I'm not sure I'd do that for the younger Royals, but for the Queen, it was a definite yes!
I was referring to the physical aspect of a 24 hour on line wait. How does someone DO that---toilet, food, sleep, mobility?---not the sentimental or respectful reasoning.
DeleteThere are toilets open along the route, and shops selling snacks are staying open after normal hours. Nobody in the queue is sleeping as it's constantly moving, but they don' seem to mind.
DeleteI think last night was a problem for some people as the temperature dropped a lot, especially down by the Thames, but us Brits are mainly a stoic lot, so most folk just 'got on with it'!
I would have done it 20 years ago, but now, I'm not fit enough to do that wait!
I joined the accessible queue as l am disabled and queued for 6 hours to get a wristband which gave me a slot of 1-2am this morning. I got home at 05:30 this morning. Madness? Yes but l met lovely ladies who became my queue buddies and we all looked after one another. A surreal moment when l passed her majesty in Westminster Hall and l will spend the next few days paying for it but it was so worth it 👑😊
DeleteWell done lee lee,
DeleteYou are a star
I went to Buckingham palace last Friday and again yesterday. The flowers and tributes in green park are amazing and the smell is out of this world.
ReplyDeleteLondon is very busy but everyone is there with the same purpose to pay their respects and I think to connect with people.
There’s no pushing and shoving and people stop to talk to you.
All very respectful, polite and kind just like our lovely Queen x
Nicely observed , it’s nice to hear such good news
DeleteIs that Bryn Williams in your seaside photo?
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to live so close to several seas!
Hugs!
Yes that’s the sea centre where it’s located . The front of the restaurant faces the sea..glorious views
DeleteWe did consider going into London to queue but, I'm not sure I would want to queue for that long and don't feel that I need to. I understand that some need to be there. I have watched every minute and absolutely love the history and the ceremony of it all and, have learnt so much. The eyes of the world are on us and, I think many are very envious. Our Queen did an amazing job and I think that Charles will be a very good King ..... he hasn't put a foot wrong so far { apart from pengate 🤣. XXXX
ReplyDeleteI liked pengate, it showed his human side and perhaps a hole in his coping ….having said this, even the Queen didn’t go through such a public and media intense period of mourning after her father died
DeleteThe funeral fever that followed Princezz Di'z death irked me but with The Queen it iz different for zhe waz the genuine Queen of Heartz. Zo zorry my "z" key izn't working.
ReplyDeleteI am not able to go to London as my husband is so unwell. We both would have gone has he been well. Instead I made Christmas cakes for my siblings, and visited a friend who is awaiting surgery . And took her hound for a walk . I hope the Queen would approve of how I decided to honour her memory
ReplyDeleteSiobhan
I like that very much, Siobhan.
DeleteThank you lovely x
DeleteMy sense is many people feel sad at the passing of the Queen and they want to show their love and say "goodbye." It is a way for processing the loss of the Queen. It is all about closure. The sea and salty air is always enjoyed. Watching the surf rise and fall against the rocks and shoreline makes for great viewing.
ReplyDeleteHaving watched some of the crowd passing by the Queen's coffin, I noticed that many walk by without even stopping to look. After all that time queueing, they probably forgot what they were there for!
ReplyDeleteAm so glad to read Tayz saying that there is respect and kindness in London for the Queen. I thought about people queueing too and also get it that we all want to feel part of it. The Queen has been such a part of our lives and history and it is a momentous time as well as a sad one.
ReplyDeleteJust read that 435 people in the queue have needed medical treatment. I wouldn't advise you to join the queue!
ReplyDeleteI’m not THAT delicate lol
DeleteSounds like a nice day despite the fact that that DOES look like a Soviet bunker.
ReplyDeleteSomebody said the other day that the Queen used to be greeted with applause everywhere she went, but later everyone was holding up phone cameras so all she got was silence. Must have been strange.
ReplyDeleteYes interesting point Tom. I guess the newer royals have just adapted
DeleteI think many eateries have cut down the portions rather than put up the cost - not sure that is to everyone;s liking.
ReplyDeleteA once in history memorial, take care of yourself,
ReplyDeleteI can't really understand the queuing. To see a closed coffin up on a plinth, covered by a flag. I get those that stood quietly as her coffin passed. That is showing respect.
ReplyDeleteI do get it, it’s all about participating in something
DeleteI see what you mean. Thankyou
DeleteI'm not going near that queue.
ReplyDeleteI had to look up what white horses on the bay meant (although I had my suspicions) and found a lovely song on YouTube by Ninety Percent Spawn (songs of Newfoundland and Labrador) that had this refrain:
ReplyDeleteOh, white horses on the bay,
you will hear the old folks say,
Are messengers from heaven sent by God;
If you heed their warnings late,
they will bring you through His gate,
Where He'll gently take you in His loving arms.
Where He'll gently take you in His loving arms.