Watching the funeral alone

Each to their own. Live and let live I say.

I watched it alone, and would imagine that quite a lot of people did too. I was invited by a neighbour but decided that I would rather be alone, - partly so that I could cry without feeling embarrassed.

I watched it alone quite happily, as I watch most things, but I like to watch the royal weddings with someone so that I can discuss the clothes!

I happily watched it alone, DH was working to a deadline, DS popped in while walking the dog.
Can’t see why anyone would think it a problem.

Two of our local pubs (with TVs) announced they would be opening yesterday so no one had to watch the funeral alone.

Well, we watched it yesterday ( myself and my husband ) and just as it came to an end I suddenly thought I should have asked my elderly neighbour if she would have liked to come round, I felt awful really that I hadn't asked her.

I suppose its a case of being united when a big event is occurring with our royal family ( and there is none bigger than our Queens funeral ) I invited 2 neighbour round when Harry got married, I baked a cake and we had cups of tea.

I watched some of it. DH was in the house but pootling around doing jobs. His homebrew takes precedence over the Queen and the Royal family.
I did my usual Monday wash as the sun was shining.
As someone else has said "Each to their own". I hope everyone did what they wanted to not what they thought they should do.

I watched most of what I watched (I dipped in and out) alone. Mr M was away playing golf (arranged long before the Queen died). DD watched a bit with me when she came down to ride her horse.

I didn't feel any need to watch it in company.

I live alone, and reviewed several invites to watch with others. I suspect it came from a place of care and concern. I think some worried that this, (like any other) sad occasion could be difficult for those who were alone/lonely.

Well I would have watched it with my Mother ( who lived alone) just to be with her on an Historic occasion and to be with her if she got upset ( she always sobbed at Weddings and Funerals)
Sadly though our parents are no longer with us.
But if you wanted to be alone then that’s all there is to say.

I watched it with my two daughters as we live together as extended family. SIL and granddaughters were not interested. I’d have happily watched it alone if I hadn’t moved, I did watch the Windsor section in my room alone as they’d lost interest by then. Our church did a survey asking would people watch it there if they put up a screen but most people said they’d prefer to watch at home.

I think it’s a matter of choice and people should do as they like

I live alone, and was quite happy to watch it alone. Why not? However, I could discuss it afterwards on the phone with my sons, which I did enjoy. My brother and my friends tend to be anti-monarchy, so best to avoid discussing it with them! In fact I did speak to my brother afterwards, and he didn’t even mention it. Neither did I.

I watch everything on my own and much prefer being able to make a cup of coffee or whatever whenever I like. I found yesterday to be very long so I had a break for a couple of hours.

I'm glad I don't have a stroppy relative like yours OP. It wouldn't occur to me to watch the funeral with someone else or to visit anyone to do so, or the local pub. I prefer the freedom to get up for a cup of tea, etc as and when I need, without disturbing anyone else, just as Charleygirl5 has said.

Watched some of it with DH.
He's quite cynical about such events, but he was clearly moved and emotional, especially when the orb, sceptre and crown were removed.

I dipped in and out of iPlayer, and I have enjoyed re-watching BBC documentaries like Elizabeth R and Unseen Queen. I also had another look at Royal Family on You Tube.
I’m afraid I don’t like the sometimes inane commentary, and was glad to see iPlayer offering the proceedings without commentary.

I dipped in and out (on my own) although a friend also on her own text me on a couple of occasions. It never occurred to us to watch it together - we both had little jobs to get on with.

DD1 and family watched some of the walk to the Abbey, then went off for a long ramble through the woods and DD2 is in Majorca - so neither saw much of it.

My Dad's day centre was closed because of the Bank Holiday, so I invited him here to watch the funeral.
Dad dozed through it on and off, and my husband slept through virtually the whole thing.
Every time I passed a comment, no reply, so I effectively watched it on my own! ?

We watched it with both DDs and DGC. The children decorated crown biscuits with coloured icing - DGS1 had made them before we arrived. Then we sat with DGS1 and watched. The younger 2 played upstairs. After the children coloured in pictures of the Queen and then we had lunch and went for a long walk. DM was invited to her neighbours house to watch which was very kind of them.

I spoke to an elderly lady yesterday about the queen's funeral. She lives alone, and she said she felt "exhausted" after watching the whole thing from 9am to 5pm, only getting up to go to the toilet a few times. She dressed all in black and wore her favourite pearl earrings.

I watched alone, wouldn't have watched it with anyone as we all have different opinions... my

I was out all day and caught a few highlights on the BBC website in the evening. But a family I know had their granny over for the day and they made quite an occasion of it, with a nice lunch and afternoon tea. A church near here had a screening with tea/coffee and sandwiches for those who wanted some company.

As others have said, each to their own.

I watched it on my own. It did occur to me to invite a friend round but was put off by the thought of someone else feeling obliged to chat, commenting on the proceedings, interrupting my train of thought.

I watched it alone but exchanged messages while it was on with my daughter 120 miles away and also a couple of other friends. It worked well for me.