The royal family united at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the late monarch who passed away on 8 September. On September 14, late Queen Elizabeth's coffin was transferred from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster. People will be able to visit to pay their final respects to the late monarch over the next five days.
King Charles and Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of Kent and the Duke of Gloucester attended a service for the reception of Queen Elizabeth's coffin at Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster.
I'm glad I had taken this afternoon off so I could watch both the procession and ceremony. It was enormously sad to see the coffin with the late queen leave her home, never to return.
ReplyDeleteI cried when the words 'God bless you and keep you' were spoken at Westminster.
Fashion wise, they all look good. I particularly love Meghan's hat and updo, as well her deep and final curtsy for the late queen.
Overall, it was very impressive and touching to watch both procedures. Leave it to the Brits to make it grand, beautiful and even splendid. Worthy to a Queen like our beloved Elizabeth.
I have a deep love for the UK, setting my first big steps there. It feels like home, sometimes even more than my own country, the Netherlands. And yet, home lost the most important and loved person of the family. She'll be deeply missed and I'm grateful for all she has done. Her legacy lives on in her family and country.
God save the king!
(Sorry for my emotional post, had to write it down.)
@Rosalyn, I too especially noticed Meghan's deep curtsy and I was quite touched by it. Princess Anne has been the only other Royal lady I've known for deep curtsies, so I thought it Meghan's curtsy was both significant and special.
DeleteNo need to apologise for your emotion. The Queen throughout her 70 year reign has come to mean many things to many people (positive and negative), and all are entitled to their feelings. Good on you for stating yours. May she rest in peace.
- Anon 9:13
No need to apologies. Your words were lovely. Thank you.
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@Rosalyn. No need to offer a "sorry". Your feelings are alined with the same feelings of millions of other people.
DeleteSuch a full of feelings comment, I think we all feel the same.
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Lovely comment Rosalyn
DeleteThank you all so much for your kind words! It is heartwarming and I appreciate it enormously!
DeleteAll the royal ladies look respectful and appropriately dressed. I would like to know the significance of the Princess of Wales’ striking brooch. The Duchess of Sussex is wearing pearl earrings given to her by the Queen. Her deep curtsy was lovely.
ReplyDeleteHere you are: https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/?s=pearl+leaf+brooch
DeleteAnon 19.58 ---The Pearl and Diamond Leaf brooch the Princess of Wales wore belonged to Her Majesty. Though Catherine has worn this brooch before.
DeleteI think each female member of the royal family is probably wearing a piece (or pieces) of jewelry the Queen gifted them at some point in their lives; a pair of earrings, a necklace, a broach, and so on. I've seen other royal families do it at funerals/memorials like this and also at weddings and christenings as a way to remember and include a family member who has passed on. It's a very nice tradition/custom.
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Thank you to posters Ava and DSC for information about the pearl and diamond leaf brooch.
DeleteO and please, don't start with negativity about Meghan. Today was not about her or what you dislike about her. Today was about the last journey of the late queen and all the people that loved her and lost her.
ReplyDeleteAgree 100% Today was about her late Majesty and her grieving family.
DeleteDear Rosalyn.
DeleteI sincerely hope your request is adhered to.
I hope our fellow bloggers will have some respect for the Queen's family who are in mourning.
Yes.
DeleteThis was such a moving ceremony. The two saddest photos for me today are of the granddaughters standing at the side of Westminster Hall, clearly distraught and the most moving image of the elderly and the very frail Duke of Kent, who has been such a support to his cousin, struggling to walk in the procession out of the Hall in his final act of homage.
ReplyDeleteI was able to go to Edinburgh on Monday and take part in the vigil there. I can't describe how fortunate it felt to be able to stand for a moment and silently thank Her Majesty for everything she did for Great Britain and beyond.
The Royal ladies looked appropriately dressed, special mention to Queen Camilla's hat, she wears this style so well. Love her pearl choker, very elegant. Its not often we see the Princess of Wales wearing brooches, this is beautiful, gorgeous luscious pearls, divine.
ReplyDeleteAgree, except for Camilla's hat. Normally I like this model on her but now I feel it covers too much of her face
DeletePrincess of Wales, wearing a brooch borrowed from the Queen's collection and earrings from Princess Diana. Forever grateful that William married a gem like Catherine
ReplyDeleteInteresting "side bar"; in the picture of of Harry and Megan bowing and curtsying to Queen you can see marking on the floor, "Q" and "K" with an "X" next to each. I'm assuming these were for Charles and Camilla so that they would know **exactly** where to stand.
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All the ladies looked lovely! I loved Catherine’s hair, just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love that both Catherine and Meghan wore jewellery given to them by HMQ.
It was an emotional service. Monday will be even worse !
Sophie I think seems to have taking HMQ passing extremely bad ! She looks absolutely bereft!!
Indeed Catherines hair together with that hat and veil gorgeous , however it's strange to talk in these kinds of words at a sad event
DeleteI also love the simplicity of the dresses and hats that the women wore. All a moderate length below the knee with simple lines and fantastic tailoring. This is not the time for a "stand out" or "statement" outfit with an OTT top hat. Very nice. Well done.
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I think the real granddaughters of the Queen should be in the foreground - Zara and Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie and Louise. They deserve it more than other family members who have seen her a few times in their lives. I remember my grandmother's funeral - her daughters, sons and we - the grandchildren - were somehow naturally in the foreground - the other relatives discreetly took a step back.
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I totally agree, the spouses should have sat on the side and the granddaughters should have got the spotlight.
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Dear Stephanie,
Deletethis is how it goes in all families, I think, but the British Royal Family - just like any other royal family- relies on a hierchical order, which is to be respected even on the saddest circumstances.
In all honesty, Harry's tears have touched me the most.
The colours of the draped Flag,the cushion,the Crown and the flowers look bright and beautiful. In death and in life Her Majessty Queen Elizabeth held a special place in my heart.(Tara)
ReplyDeleteTout le monde a fière allure !
ReplyDeletePerhaps most moving are the photographs of Lady Louise and her brother James. They were in the most frequent contact with their grandmother the Queen. Technically, they are still children (18 and 14 years old), but their behavior is always flawless and dignified. Louise grows up to be a beautiful woman. I love her golden hair.
ReplyDeleteLady Louise is a princess by decree of George V, as she is the monarch's granddaughter through the male line. However, I appreciate that the Wessexes don't require using titles for their children and are modest about it. Real class. Daniela
The photo of the two of them bowing/curtseying is the heart-breaking indeed
Delete@ Anonymous 09:39
DeleteYou words remind me of when Lady Louise was born. It was a difficult birth and at one point both she and Sophie were in danger of loosing their lives. The Queen dropped everything and rushed to Sophie's side. She wasn't HM the Queen but a very concerned and worried mother-in-law and granny. It was especially touching since Sophie's own mom had passed away. The Queen "filled the spot," so speak, so touchingly.
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Photo #4 is impressive. Layers of light, colour, and meaning. Princess Anne and Countess Sophie seem to carry their grief in a stoic and graceful manner. As for all of those that go ahead of us, memory eternal. Вера 💚🦋
ReplyDeleteAll stoic faces frozen in time. They all must have beautiful memories with the Queen, which will help them cope. May her Majesty Rest in Peace. css
ReplyDeletemeghan once again stole the show shes elegant and chic wow
ReplyDeleteBecause that was what the occasion was about - stealing the show.
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