Royal Family gathers at Balmoral amid concerns for Queen's health

ET2SN · 09-11-22, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

It seems my grandfather despised this nobility nonsense, on the other hand a "von..." does not necessarily mean a title, it maybe just a name hinting of where a person comes from, geographically.
Could be worse, imagine being called a "de Pfeffel" (of german Suebia)

My family name was "Americanized" by a bored clerk on Ellis Island.

It was most likely "Zemen" but there's also a chance it could have been

which "tracks" because I used to be a whiz with programable ladder logic.

mapuc · 09-11-22, 09:25 AM

According to some Danish newspaper King Charles III did not make a good gestus.

There's a video clip which have made many people..not angry mostly disappointed I must say.

In the video clip you can see how King Charles III is moving his right hand and make a face to one of his helper(not the correct word)

May he be loved by the British people.

Markus

Jimbuna · 09-11-22, 09:49 AM

The Daily Fail at its usual best, making a mountain out of a molehill.

MGR1 · 09-11-22, 10:07 AM

Just after 4pm (UK time) and the BBC commentary team following the Queen's funerary cortege have only just twigged that it won't be reaching Edinburgh any time soon (it's now just south of Perth).

It takes roughly 4 hours by road at approx 60 mph to get to Edinburgh from Aberdeen. The cortege isn't travelling at 60. Assuming they'd only take 6 hrs to get to Edinburgh from Balmoral was a bit naive.

Mike.

Jimbuna · 09-11-22, 10:16 AM

The Queen’s coffin has arrived in Edinburgh, where thousands of people are waiting at the city's Royal Mile.

The funeral cortege has been making a six-hour journey from Balmoral Castle, with the Palace of Holyroodhouse the final destination.

Silent onlookers threw floral tributes in the path of the coffin along the route.

The coffin will be flown to London on Tuesday, and the Queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall from Wednesday.

The Queen’s funeral will be held in Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September - it will be a bank holiday.

Aktungbby · 09-11-22, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The Daily Fail at its usual best, making a mountain out of a molehill.

I wonder if he scribbelled "Chas. Rex"? It doesn't look like he scribed a "III"...

MGR1 · 09-11-22, 01:48 PM

Ultimately it took nearly 7 hours to travel from Balmoral to Holyrood Palace. Evidently they put the pedal down once they got past Perth.

Better crowd turn out than I was expecting, which is good.

Unfortunately the drone couldn't follow the cortege through Aberdeen because it would have crossed the flightpath for Dyce Airport. If anyone was wondering why the drone stopped and drifted north, that's the reason.

I've already seen people on Twitter complaining about a lack of Union flags being waved by the crowd. Apart from a hardcore, most people up here feel no need to wave a bit of bunting around just to show their patriotism.

Mike.

Jimbuna · 09-11-22, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

I wonder if he scribbelled "Chas. Rex"? It doesn't look like he scribed a "III"...

Tis the 'Daily Fail' which says it all for me.

mapuc · 09-11-22, 03:53 PM

(An off topic comment but still within the Royalist)

In a Danish article it was said that the British people didn't knew who our Danish Queen was-The reporter showed them a picture to the people on the street In London.

The Reporter said to them that she is now the longest sitting Queen still alive-50 Years on the throne and fully fresh with some back problems.

The Article also told me that some Queens are more known than others..
Back to discussing the New King Charles III

(End of and off topic comment...)

Markus

Jimbuna · 09-12-22, 09:13 AM

Well I've got to say after going through some of the news coverage that Scotland, a country many would argue have a growing number of people routing for independence, they are certainly doing Her Majesty proud.

Platapus · 09-17-22, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The Daily Fail at its usual best, making a mountain out of a molehill.

I can understand how he feels. Who ever was in charge of this ceremony messed up. That table is way too small for such a ceremony. The principal should never have to move stuff or work around stuff in order to sign official documents like this. The only things that should ever be moved are the documents itself.

You never place the principal in a situation where anything has to be moved awkwardly. That's why you have someone practice before hand.

Come on aids, this is day one stuff.

I have only run ceremonies for high ranking military and DoD civilians and even I know this stuff.

What? Was the the only table they had????

mapuc · 09-17-22, 01:26 PM

It's only a comet one of billions out there.

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Quite a few accounts throughout the real Middle Ages show fireballs in the sky being taken as signs, with events often retrospectively being assigned to the bad omen. Let's take a look at some other "unlucky" British monarchs and see what may be in store for King Charles III.

https://iflscience.com/comets-and-ki...bad-sign-65340

Markus

Jimbuna · 09-17-22, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I can understand how he feels. Who ever was in charge of this ceremony messed up. That table is way too small for such a ceremony. The principal should never have to move stuff or work around stuff in order to sign official documents like this. The only things that should ever be moved are the documents itself.

You never place the principal in a situation where anything has to be moved awkwardly. That's why you have someone practice before hand.

Come on aids, this is day one stuff.

I have only run ceremonies for high ranking military and DoD civilians and even I know this stuff.

What? Was the the only table they had????

Precisely

Jimbuna · 09-20-22, 08:32 AM

Flags on British government buildings around the world are flying at full-mast once again, as the period of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II draws to a close.

The Queen was buried in a private ceremony in Windsor on Monday evening, following a state funeral in London and military procession to Windsor Castle.

But the Royal Family will continue to observe another week of mourning.

Senior royals are not expected to carry out any public duties during this time.

Flags at royal residences will remain at half-mast until 08:00 BST on 27 September - the day after their mourning period ends.

Buckingham Palace has said royal household staff, representatives of the household on official duties and troops committed to ceremonial duties will also observe the extended mourning.

Skybird · 09-20-22, 01:39 PM

I admit I had a lumb in my throat on Monday.

That lonely pipebag player in the cathedral walking slowly away and fading, went to the heart.

Britian has buried not just a queen, but also its past. Elizabeth probably knew that, with the funeral details being planned by her personally and altered late in her life, originally the event was planned to be much smaller. She knew that it was not just the end of her life and rule, but a farewell of the people to the British memory of a glorious past. She created the opportuntity to do that and to realise that - her last service for the nation and its people. It should not be underestimated, or ridiculed as "expensive". Monday saw the funeral of more than just a queen.

In interview on the streets, many British made references to personal losses of theirs due to Covid, i think this made the royal funeral also an opportunity to collectively mourn over the past two years and it losses in so many families. The Queen as a placeholder, so to speak.

The kingdom now is under immense pressure, and a united future is anything but certain. The forseeable future for the British nation and its economy is gloomy, like for so many other European nations as well.

As a symbol and projection screen, Elizabeth II. was not just one queen amongst others. She was the queen. And that everbyody, no matter his mindset and attitude, could effortlessly project on her whatever he expected Royalty to be about, shows what a magnificent, outstanding job she did, melting featurelessly with her role, allowing room for every interpretation while not giving away any detail of herself. This was the fundament for her magical effect: to create and emanate integrating power, and uniting people in one shared sense of identity, to a degree that she was respected even by people who politically oppose the political London.

Good luck, King Charles III. You'll need it. The size of the tasks ahead, must be intimidating.

09-11-22, 09:25 AM	#2
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,612 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	According to some Danish newspaper King Charles III did not make a good gestus. There's a video clip which have made many people..not angry mostly disappointed I must say. In the video clip you can see how King Charles III is moving his right hand and make a face to one of his helper(not the correct word) May he be loved by the British people. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

09-11-22, 09:49 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The Daily Fail at its usual best, making a mountain out of a molehill. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-11-22, 10:07 AM	#4
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Just after 4pm (UK time) and the BBC commentary team following the Queen's funerary cortege have only just twigged that it won't be reaching Edinburgh any time soon (it's now just south of Perth). It takes roughly 4 hours by road at approx 60 mph to get to Edinburgh from Aberdeen. The cortege isn't travelling at 60. Assuming they'd only take 6 hrs to get to Edinburgh from Balmoral was a bit naive. Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

09-11-22, 10:16 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The Queen’s coffin has arrived in Edinburgh, where thousands of people are waiting at the city's Royal Mile. The funeral cortege has been making a six-hour journey from Balmoral Castle, with the Palace of Holyroodhouse the final destination. Silent onlookers threw floral tributes in the path of the coffin along the route. The coffin will be flown to London on Tuesday, and the Queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall from Wednesday. The Queen’s funeral will be held in Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September - it will be a bank holiday. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-11-22, 01:48 PM	#7
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Ultimately it took nearly 7 hours to travel from Balmoral to Holyrood Palace. Evidently they put the pedal down once they got past Perth. Better crowd turn out than I was expecting, which is good. Unfortunately the drone couldn't follow the cortege through Aberdeen because it would have crossed the flightpath for Dyce Airport. If anyone was wondering why the drone stopped and drifted north, that's the reason. I've already seen people on Twitter complaining about a lack of Union flags being waved by the crowd. Apart from a hardcore, most people up here feel no need to wave a bit of bunting around just to show their patriotism. Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

09-11-22, 03:53 PM	#9
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,612 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	(An off topic comment but still within the Royalist) In a Danish article it was said that the British people didn't knew who our Danish Queen was-The reporter showed them a picture to the people on the street In London. The Reporter said to them that she is now the longest sitting Queen still alive-50 Years on the throne and fully fresh with some back problems. The Article also told me that some Queens are more known than others.. Back to discussing the New King Charles III (End of and off topic comment...) Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

09-12-22, 09:13 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well I've got to say after going through some of the news coverage that Scotland, a country many would argue have a growing number of people routing for independence, they are certainly doing Her Majesty proud. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-20-22, 08:32 AM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Flags on British government buildings around the world are flying at full-mast once again, as the period of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II draws to a close. The Queen was buried in a private ceremony in Windsor on Monday evening, following a state funeral in London and military procession to Windsor Castle. But the Royal Family will continue to observe another week of mourning. Senior royals are not expected to carry out any public duties during this time. Flags at royal residences will remain at half-mast until 08:00 BST on 27 September - the day after their mourning period ends. Buckingham Palace has said royal household staff, representatives of the household on official duties and troops committed to ceremonial duties will also observe the extended mourning. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-20-22, 01:39 PM	#15
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,783 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I admit I had a lumb in my throat on Monday. That lonely pipebag player in the cathedral walking slowly away and fading, went to the heart. Britian has buried not just a queen, but also its past. Elizabeth probably knew that, with the funeral details being planned by her personally and altered late in her life, originally the event was planned to be much smaller. She knew that it was not just the end of her life and rule, but a farewell of the people to the British memory of a glorious past. She created the opportuntity to do that and to realise that - her last service for the nation and its people. It should not be underestimated, or ridiculed as "expensive". Monday saw the funeral of more than just a queen. In interview on the streets, many British made references to personal losses of theirs due to Covid, i think this made the royal funeral also an opportunity to collectively mourn over the past two years and it losses in so many families. The Queen as a placeholder, so to speak. The kingdom now is under immense pressure, and a united future is anything but certain. The forseeable future for the British nation and its economy is gloomy, like for so many other European nations as well. As a symbol and projection screen, Elizabeth II. was not just one queen amongst others. She was the queen. And that everbyody, no matter his mindset and attitude, could effortlessly project on her whatever he expected Royalty to be about, shows what a magnificent, outstanding job she did, melting featurelessly with her role, allowing room for every interpretation while not giving away any detail of herself. This was the fundament for her magical effect: to create and emanate integrating power, and uniting people in one shared sense of identity, to a degree that she was respected even by people who politically oppose the political London. Good luck, King Charles III. You'll need it. The size of the tasks ahead, must be intimidating. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.