The age of those flocking to see the cortege of the Queen and to the lying in state.

Stella14

Bibblebibbleblop

As a huge admirer of the queen it breaks my heart to see the waste of flowers (never mind the ridiculous queues). All probably at least £5 each. Think of the good that money could have done in the Queen’s name. I’m appalled at the money being spent and can’t believe such a down to earth (comparatively speaking) frugal women would want this terrible expense and fuss.

Aside from the flowers bought by members of the public, your Queen was very much up for huge amounts of public money being spent on her demise. She planned her own funeral in detail and but is costing taxpayers £6 billion! She didn’t trouble herself to say that any of that offensive cost should be paid from her estate, despite public services being on their knees and British people struggling in poverty. She also knew that her estate would not be subject to any inheritance tax. I’m guessing you think that’s all perfectly fine!

You say "your Queen" Stella. May I ask what your nationality is. Presumably not British.

So too old for the job Volver, as so many thought the Queen was.

David Attenborough- also 96, same age as the Queen.

And it could have been Margaret Thatcher!

Stella14

Bibblebibbleblop

As a huge admirer of the queen it breaks my heart to see the waste of flowers (never mind the ridiculous queues). All probably at least £5 each. Think of the good that money could have done in the Queen’s name. I’m appalled at the money being spent and can’t believe such a down to earth (comparatively speaking) frugal women would want this terrible expense and fuss.

Aside from the flowers bought by members of the public, your Queen was very much up for huge amounts of public money being spent on her demise. She planned her own funeral in detail and but is costing taxpayers £6 billion! She didn’t trouble herself to say that any of that offensive cost should be paid from her estate, despite public services being on their knees and British people struggling in poverty. She also knew that her estate would not be subject to any inheritance tax. I’m guessing you think that’s all perfectly fine!

I think the NY Times were responsible for giving out the false information about the cost of The Queen's funeral and then retracted their statement. The very same publication who a couple of years ago told their readers that Londoners dine out on Porridge and mutton allegedly! No doubt after that particular gruel had been digested, the diners shinned up to the rooftops with Bert the Window Cleaner shimmying across them whilst simultaneously warbling "step in time"

Bibblebibbleblop

As a huge admirer of the queen it breaks my heart to see the waste of flowers (never mind the ridiculous queues). All probably at least £5 each. Think of the good that money could have done in the Queen’s name. I’m appalled at the money being spent and can’t believe such a down to earth (comparatively speaking) frugal women would want this terrible expense and fuss.

Aside from the flowers bought by members of the public, your Queen was very much up for huge amounts of public money being spent on her demise. She planned her own funeral in detail and but is costing taxpayers £6 billion! She didn’t trouble herself to say that any of that offensive cost should be paid from her estate, despite public services being on their knees and British people struggling in poverty. She also knew that her estate would not be subject to any inheritance tax. I’m guessing you think that’s all perfectly fine!

Both my children early to mid 30s, were pretty deferential towards the fact that the Queen had died, particularly when talking to us and picking up on our sense of loss, albeit not personal. Having said that they certainly wouldn't be queuing up, one of my sons works up in London several days a week and was staggered by the sheer numbers milling about when he phoned yesterday. I definitely won't be going up to London to join in just too much of everything, people, queues, flowers, tears. I felt quite nostalgic the other day, having worked in St James's Square for quite a few years which is just off Pall Mall a mere short walk away from where everything was taking place. We will watch the funeral on tv on Monday I'm sure I'll find myself becoming emotional, irrational I know

None of them are older than the late Queen was. Even Attenborough I think?

Only 2 of them are scientists. Later on I thought of Malala, or Mark Muller Stuart?

I'm surprised at how many simply upped- sticks and made their way to London? I'd never dream of doing so. I agree that lots of younger gens appear to be lot more interested than I'd imagined too, I feel I've missed out a lot being adopted into a family where father was a staunch loyalist to Irish Unitarianism and we didn't have Queens speech or anything else royal related either acknowledged in our house. We did watch the royal family documentary in 1969 but weren't to tell him we did so , ma me and sis watched when he wasn't in!! We were more likely to sing Faith if our Fathers or Man Behind The Wire than the anthem! Yes, I do now feel I was denied a massive chunk of who we are as a nation.sad but there it is. I have always liked princess Anne but mostly due to her horsey - ness, I loved them too!

Volver
Some of those suggestions for Head of State are getting on a bit! Is there a reason why you favour mostly scientists?

(Eloethan
My NHS appointment is going ahead on Monday.)

I don’t see the point of queuing for hours to see a coffin which can be viewed on TV, especially with young children - they won’t remember it.? I think it’s more a case of being able to say ‘I was there’.
I agree that the queue will undoubtedly cause extra work for the NHS. I think the Royal Family could have done what many families do - request charity donations instead of flowers.

DaisyAnne

Blondiescot

Latest estimate is 14 hours in the queue. That's just madness to me - especially the ones with young children and even babies.

But no one is asking you to do it. It the choice someone else is making.

That's why I said "to me". Obviously it is their choice (although babies and children don't have much say in the matter), but I'm allowed to have an opinion on those choice, am I not?

How would a ticket system be better than queuing Tinydancer? It would end up in a complete scrum.

henetha

TanaMa. Charles, of course. A lifetime of training and experience to be the head of state.

Are you a republican supporter henetha?

The comment on devices, they are banned in the hall so there are no photography allowed. It is not respectful to a woman who did her best to fulfil her duty,

TanaMa. Charles, of course. A lifetime of training and experience to be the head of state.

Why not issue tickets on line instead of queuing for 9 hours or more? I feel its to add to the awe and pageantry. If people want to pay their respects that's fine I personally don't understand it. When I die I want my body cremated ASAP. I would absolutely hate it to he driven through the country and then viewed. It all feels a bit whipped up to me.

TanaMa

Without starting a monumental 'debate', and as a matter of interest, just who would the republican supporters think a suitable candidate as HofS?

Wouldn't this be a better question on a new thread?

As a huge admirer of the queen it breaks my heart to see the waste of flowers (never mind the ridiculous queues). All probably at least £5 each. Think of the good that money could have done in the Queen’s name. I’m appalled at the money being spent and can’t believe such a down to earth (comparatively speaking) frugal women would want this terrible expense and fuss.

TanaMa

Without starting a monumental 'debate', and as a matter of interest, just who would the republican supporters think a suitable candidate as HofS?

David Attenborough. Jocelyn Bell Burnell. Anne Glover. Floella Benjamin. Alf Dubbs.

I could go on.

A substantial percentage of the crowds and those queueing will be there because it’s a historic event and they want to feel part of that and be able to tell others. Look at how many are photographing the crowns and taking selfies!

Without starting a monumental 'debate', and as a matter of interest, just who would the republican supporters think a suitable candidate as HofS?

Eloethan hospital appointments are still going ahead here and Covid jabs. I work for a volunteer group who drive people to and from, we have a number of drives.

My son wanted to queue to pay his respects but when they were advising queuing might be for 30 hours he reluctantly decided against it. In the end he and my DGS went to Park Lane and waited for the cortege driving from Northolt to pass by. A moment in history that they will remember forever and my DGS will no doubt recount to his grandchildren, if he has any (I don't want to be presumptuous). There was a great atmosphere and the crowds weren't too deep.

I agree with Riverwalk …
Has anyone else noticed the growing tremor that the queen consult has? if that’s her correct title ?
I often still feel sad it’s not Diana there, & seeing her lovely grown sons
But she seems long forgotten now …time moves on I guess
Met her once, and what a beautiful, and so sincere lady bless her ..