On Saturday, Queen Elizabeth's eight grandchildren, that is, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, held a vigil at the Queen's coffin. Their parents had held a vigil for 15 minutes on Friday.
On Saturday, the Earl and Countess of Wessex greeted crowds at Buckingham Palace, who gathered to pay their respects to the Queen. The Earl and Countess also spoke with members of the public outside of Buckingham Palace, who wished the pair their well wishes.
Solemn, sad, respectful, in loving memory of their grandmoter. RIP.
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It seems a bit trivial to discuss sartorial choices. Still, I don't like those ginormous headbands some of them wear.
ReplyDeletei think they are lovely and well coordinated
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The ladies might have chosen the headbands deliberately to have some outer sign displaying their unity. Two of the men did so in wearing the same uniform, the other two men (well, a man and a boy) had morning suit to wear, what made them more identical, too. As the women were dressed all differently, the headbands were the uniting factor.
DeleteI think there would be a need, with court mourning dress to have a "head covering" of some sort and as J says, this gave a more coordinated look than four different hats
DeleteJames is only a 14-year-old boy, but he acts so dignified. Very well.. He handled media pressure better than many older people. Sophie and Prince Edward seem to have done a very good job raising their children.
ReplyDeleteReminds me so much of William, who was only barely older when he had to walk behind his mother's coffin.
Delete@quakeress, I totally agree with you. When you saw a side view, he was so like William at his mother's funeral it was truly spooky. Of course Willian, as an adult, bears a strong resemblance to Edward so it makes sense. I have to confess that watching James in his morning coat with his medals made me cry.
DeleteIn my opinion Zara Tindall’s dress is very elegant, absolutely perfect. Not so sure about Princess Beatrice’s choice; perhaps too stylish for the occasion, and somehow the lacy bottom see-through part seems inappropriate.
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One is not expected to dress like a nun, just in black. Mourning attire can have some style. Given the fact that they have so many days of public appearances during this lead up to the funeral, the ladies are going to wear what they have available. I think it is certainly forgivable if her skirt has lace. It is balanced with a structured jacket. Personally, I have no problem with her skirt. I don't think funerals or the similar are times to judge sartorial choices, unless the choices made are completely disrespectful. We must allow for individualism as well.
DeleteMy thoughts exactly, Anon 17:10. For the number of public appearances they have to make they're not going to go out and buy a new outfit for each one just to suit the (dated) propriety of the occasion. Maybe one or two new pieces for the really important events but for the rest, they will wear whatever they have on hand. And so what if it has a bit of embellishment? I agree with you - it's more in keeping with the real world of everyday living by wearing what you have as long as it's not flashy. The queen would not be displeased by this at all.
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I realize that in the grand scheme of things, Queen Elizabeth is just another mortal. But, she was a very special mortal, and a hardworking one all of her long life. By all accounts she was a doting grandmother, and her grandchildren's vigil was very beautiful and mournful.
ReplyDeleteRespect to all her grand children. I salute them for the grace and poignant vigil they held for the Queen
ReplyDeleteThe granddaughters all seem to be wearing the same type of headpiece. It seems that was agreed upon in advance. They all look respectful. I agree with the poster about Beatrice’s see-through lace hemline—not terrible but could have done without it. Sympathy to them all.
ReplyDeleteGod save our queen
ReplyDeleteWell done to James, 14 years of age and he handled himself so well, with such dignity. Not easy in the public glare.
ReplyDeleteThe Queen was a real “mother hen” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteShe was also a great support to her children.
A magnificent, forgiving mother.
I for one have learnt a lot from her comportment as a mother.
What a void she is leaving behind.
Rest in peace dear Queen Elizabeth II.
You are going to be sadly missed.
Respect must be earned, and HM did at home and all over the world. Nice to see that all 8 grandchildren, remember her kindness and love for them. I hope they share her gift with their children and others as well. css
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