The Queen…

The Queen was the exemplar on forgiveness and reconciliation over the decades of her reign - visiting her uncle David, shaking the hands of IRA members, treating Fergie well, welcoming Camilla into the fold and indeed stating that the Sussexes were still much loved members of her family.

William appears to have learned many lessons from her and it is to be hoped that the Duchess of Sussex can do likewise.

Maybe somebody can explain to this confused Republican. Now that she is Princess of Wales, what is Kate's new role? What are her new responsibilities?

I think it's rather like being eg Mrs Jones in a way.
Supporting each other in their work.

Supporting the Prince of Wales in his role, as he may take on some of his father's charitable causes.
Working with charities, continuing with those they already set up and strengthening connections with Wales?
Deciding which charities she may like to support in her own right, perhaps taking up some of those which were dear to the last Princess of Wales?

Will there be a ceremony I wonder.

Thanks for that. So kind.

Archie is a Prince now, wonder if his parents will do the same
as Anne and Edward did

Germanshepherdsmum

‘A bit too outspoken’ must be the understatement of the year Luckygirl.

You just can't give it a rest, can you!

‘A bit too outspoken’ must be the understatement of the year Luckygirl.

Perhaps the Queen's last wishes for the family were the same as those of my Granny (who I do not remember, unfortunately)

"Be kind to one another"

I’m glad they came together, even if it was just for show. I have no insider knowledge about the matter.
My estranged younger brother refused to come to my Dad’s funeral because his other siblings were all going to be there. Other mourners were fortunately too polite to comment on his absence. Can you imagine the comments on GN if H&M had not joined? Who would have been blamed?

Deaths throw up difficult moments in families who are estranged - I am sure there are people on this site who can confirm that. It was good that they all did that walkabout together.

I am sure there were wrongs on both sides: the royal family's rigidity as regards "outsiders" being required to fit in with their own protocol (remember the abdication, poor Princess Margaret, Diana); and H & M being a bit too outspoken about the things that had caused them pain.

It is not possible to take sides, even if one might wish to, but the media have whipped it all up for their own ends.

Let us just be content that they did come together in public and hope for better in the future.

Petty issues Iam?

It was great to see the four of them together again but William and Kate will be well aware that Harry’s book has yet to be published.

People call me snide all the time on here.

How shall we describe some of these comments about the Duchess of Sussex?

I'm thinking "baseless" and "shameful". "Snide" doesn't even begin to cover it.

Maybe somebody can explain to this confused Republican. Now that she is Princess of Wales, what is Kate's new role? What are her new responsibilities? Although maybe start a new thread, as this is meant to be about our thoughts about the late Queen, not an excuse for having a go at the Duchess of Sussex.

No wonder Megan looked nervous. She can’t be unaware that she’s the subject of a lot of on line hatred.
It was good to see the four of them making an effort for the Her Majesty and King Charles.
The Queen out duty over petty issues. Let’s hope her dignity and decency can be displayed by others

I agree Allsorts.

Anyone know the exact date and timings of HM Queen's lying in state in St Giles Cathedral please?

merlotgran

It’s a start but I don’t think Kate looked like she’s ready to forgive just yet.

Nice for Charles though.

The cameras focused much more on the new Prince and Princess of Wales, not surprising really.

Catherine seemed very assured in her new role.

They all looked rather wary around each other though.

Allsorts

It turned my stomach seeing Meghan. She’s done and said so much that cannot be unsaid, that’s how she feels. I hope she doesn’t stay in this country, she caused the Queen much unhappiness.

I think a lot of stomach's were turned. The Crowd wasn't that enthusiastic. It was a short walk.
On the plus side, Grannies legacy might stave off the worst of their excesses in the future.

I thought Meghan looked nervous.

It turned my stomach seeing Meghan. She’s done and said so much that cannot be unsaid, that’s how she feels. I hope she doesn’t stay in this country, she caused the Queen much unhappiness.

It’s a start but I don’t think Kate looked like she’s ready to forgive just yet.

Nice for Charles though.

I thought Meghan was highly nervous and kept throwing her hair about.

Calendargirl

Just said that William invited the Sussexes to join them on the flower viewing at Windsor.

I am so glad, it was lovely seeing them all together. I too hope rifts will be healed.

Just said that William invited the Sussexes to join them on the flower viewing at Windsor.

Security nightmare indeed - any of those bouquets could contain an explosive device.

JaneJudge

It is his Mum, of course he's upset

I know, and I felt for him.

I’ve been going about my day with the television on in the background, and I think I’ve been crying all day.
Just watching now, what an absolute security nightmare