Beautiful memorial service for Prince Philip

Agree Snowberry just what should have happened last year really. Of course prince Andrew had every right to be there
escorting his mother at his father’s service.

Completely agree Snowberry, it was lovely. The family seem very united, apart from the black sheep of Montecito of course, giving the lie to that cruel and thoughtless description of a ‘dysfunctional family’ which is trotted out ad nauseam.
But I’m afraid the Republicans are currently gathering a head of steam, finding fault with the Caribbean tour and using it as an excuse to bash the Monarchy. We should be very careful what we wish for. I sometimes think other countries appreciate our Monarchy more than we do.

Prince Andrew escorted his Mother through the side entrance (sorry cannot recall the correct name) away from the photographers and any crowds.

Beautiful and respectful service, lovely to see so many wearing green which was Prince Philip’s livery colour.

(He was in fact more royal than the Queen as he had kings and queens on both sides of his family, whereas the Queen only had them on one side)

It was lovely to see our own royal family alongside all the foreign relations, together to pay tribute to Prince Philip. I am so pleased the Queen was able to be there. I'm sure it gave her great comfort.

The inclusion of so many different organisations was a fitting tribute to him.

I didn’t see it as I’m in Portugal at the moment, but I saw a few bits on BBC World. I hope to see it when we get back.
I’ve recently decided, after a lot of thought, that I think we should move towards being a republic, but I do like watching these royal occasions. It appeared to me, but I could be completely wrong, that guests were given a dress code of grey or navy blue. Only the three main ladies were in green, the Queen, Camilla, and Princess Anne.
I agree that Prince Andrew should be there, totally. It’s his father. We will obviously continue to see him at certain functions, weddings, funerals, etc. He has every right to be there.

Thank you for starting this thread, I hope to see the service later.

Thank you for starting this thread SnowberryZ. It was a lovely service.

The memorial service was all about family from start to finish, in the wider sense too.
I think I get the message The Queen was giving.

A lovely service. The music was sublime, especially the young chorister’s solo.

Some of the older members of the RF look frail now, especially the Duke of Kent. Princess Michael is still very stylish though.

Lady Louise Windsor is turning into beautiful young woman.

merlotgran

A lovely service. The music was sublime, especially the young chorister’s solo.

Some of the older members of the RF look frail now, especially the Duke of Kent. Princess Michael is still very stylish though.

Lady Louise Windsor is turning into beautiful young woman.

Yes she's an absolute beaut!

I thought it was a lovely service and so good to see some younger members of the family.
I agree that some of the older members look very frail and also how lovely Lady Louise looked.
I am so pleased that the Queen was able to attend, a very dignified lady.
I also think it very disrespectful of Harry not to be there considering he is going to the Netherlands for the Invictus Games in the next week or so.

Mia as well.
Think that's her name

The children were amazing.

I thought it was a beautiful service, and so pleased the Queen could attend. I can't help but think that this may have been the last time we see her at such big event. Especially when they sung The National Anthem, very emotional. We are approaching the end of an era.

I know there are the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations to come, not sure what will happen then.

merlotgran

A lovely service. The music was sublime, especially the young chorister’s solo.

Some of the older members of the RF look frail now, especially the Duke of Kent. Princess Michael is still very stylish though.

Lady Louise Windsor is turning into beautiful young woman.

Prince Michael has also aged a lot, and Princess Michael looked a bit tottery on her high heels. You tend to forget how old they are all getting to be.

I have one comment to make, I really liked Catherine's hat, in the words of Rod Stewart she wore it well! Thought she looked great, didn't watch the service.

Have just watched it on catch-up. A very moving service and all the members of the royal family together apart from Harry of course. I wish he'd been there. Lovely flowers in the abbey too.

I don’t often watch royal stuff but saw a few snips on the news

The Queen is making a big statement by walking in with Andrew instead of Charles she is telling the world he’s my son I love him and he is by my side whether you lot like it or not
She’s telling everyone to get on with it she’s not turning her back on him
And none of you haters know anything about Harry maybe she told him to stay away to stop more hate and vitriol from the country ….but of course it’s his fault isn’t it

I enjoyed watching, it certainly was a beautiful memorial service, very fitting for Prince Philip.
At first I was surprised that Andrew got what seemed to be a privileged role, then I thought that he, being the only "single" son/daughter of the Queen , was the obvious choice, ( also he had a less public walk to his seat)!
I was pleased & relieved that the Queen was able to attend, she is looking frail, now showing her age.
You are right that the older members of the royals are ageing, Yes, the Duke of Kent, now 86?, has aged, (who was the lady walking beside him as he entered the Abbey?) I didn't see Princess Alexandra, ? How did I miss her?
I loved the music & the flowers.
A great occasion.

What a beautiful and moving occasion, and so pleased the Queen made it. It was entirely appropriate that Prince Andrew escorted her in.
It was a fitting memorial for a steadfast character.

I didn't see Princess Alexandra, ? How did I miss her?

I read that Princess Alexandra and the Duchess of Kent were unable to attend gillgran

Yes the Queen did very well!

I thought it was a bit low of the BBC to mention that the Queen was escorted by Andrew , following his very public court case etc... I thought, oh give it a rest. Any other day and we'll all say the same, but on his Dad's memorial it was tacky to bring up his unsavory behaviour.

gillgran Another report states:
The Queen's cousin Princess Alexandra, 85, cut an elegant figure in an emerald green coat as she arrived at Westminster Abbey today, using a crutch to support her as she walked across the cobbles.

Only believe half of what you read in the media!

OnwardandUpward

Yes the Queen did very well!

I thought it was a bit low of the BBC to mention that the Queen was escorted by Andrew , following his very public court case etc... I thought, oh give it a rest. Any other day and we'll all say the same, but on his Dad's memorial it was tacky to bring up his unsavory behaviour.

I thought the same. It was a totally irrelevant comment.

Yes, it may be true, but it was totally out of place and disrespectful to the Queen because she had chosen Andrew @Merlotgran

Another thing I thought was strange was that it was said that Andrew was picked "because he doesn't have a partner" Yet I've seen him with Sarah Ferguson and they look like a couple... Mind you, the Duke may have banned her from the service?