Queen Elizabeth II

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

What’s new?

Londons not at a standstill every week. I also think the numbers going will be probably the largest ever seen. So it’s a bit different than normal

 

[dronefromsector7G]

When my Dad’s coffin was going through Moston I remember a lady blessing herself as it went past. She didn’t know him from Adam but I can tell you it puts a smile on my face even now. Even though I’m welling up now just typing this!

Same here when my dad died, near Stockport crematorium

 

[mackenzie]

When my Dad’s coffin was going through Moston I remember a lady blessing herself as it went past. She didn’t know him from Adam but I can tell you it puts a smile on my face even now. Even though I’m welling up now just typing this!

Yes, it still resonates for me too. One simple gesture goes such a long way.

 

[kaz7]

When my Dad’s coffin was going through Moston I remember a lady blessing herself as it went past. She didn’t know him from Adam but I can tell you it puts a smile on my face even now. Even though I’m welling up now just typing this!

I always cross myself when a herse goes by , i appreciate that i nearly died once , gives you a slightly different view of the need to be respectful

 

[mackenzie]

I always cross myself when a herse goes by , i appreciate that i nearly died once , gives you a slightly different view of the need to be respectful

I'm not sure, I think it's something much deeper.
I was attacked when I was 19, stabbed several times. Yet it's never coloured my approach to manners and respect.
We are all different though.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Huge numbers of people lining the roads of Scotland villages and towns. Apparently no one’s bothered though according to some on this thread.

 

[1961_vintage]

I remember as lads we would always have a sporting wager on the number of oldies who would stop and remove their headwear and/or cross themselves as we passed in the cortege. Loser assisted the priest with removing his cassock.

 

[mexico1970]

Huge numbers of people lining the roads of Scotland villages and towns. Apparently no one’s bothered through according to some on this thread.

I haven't watched any of the pomp even though I respected the Queen and am a monarchist in my heart. It's lovely to hear that people are out there paying their respects.

 

[citizen_maine]

Huge numbers of people lining the roads of Scotland villages and towns. Apparently no one’s bothered through according to some on this thread.

Probably wouldn't be there if the football/shinty was on though

 

[Vic]

The hat taking off thing hasn’t completely been lost. I live near a few churches and regularly see funeral processions on their way to one of them. And I quite regularly see people taking their hats off as they pass. Admittedly nearly always older people. I don’t think younger people are being disrespectful by not doing so. They just don’t even know it’s a thing.

Not many wear hats to be taken off.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Not many wear hats to be taken off.

Yep not modern that to do no wonder Denton turned into a shithole :-)

 

[kaz7]

They are still going got to dundee, another hour and half to go , sore bums all round in those cars

 

[citizen_maine]

They are still going got to dundee, another hour and half to go , sore bums all round in those cars

That's a public school education for you

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Huge numbers of people lining the roads of Scotland villages and towns. Apparently no one’s bothered through according to some on this thread.

I don’t think many people have said no one is bothered.

People have got on with everyday life.

Loads of people lined the streets when the Tour de France started here. You’d struggle to suggest the majority of Brits are cycling fans.

 

[mat]

Huge numbers of people lining the roads of Scotland villages and towns. Apparently no one’s bothered through according to some on this thread.

Tight arse jocks. Saving money from having to go to London to see her.

They'll be thousands of people lining streets to pay their respects. It is an historical event and people want to bare witness to it

 

[jitsubluedan]

When my Dad’s coffin was going through Moston I remember a lady blessing herself as it went past. She didn’t know him from Adam but I can tell you it puts a smile on my face even now. Even though I’m welling up now just typing this!

Although I don’t bother with religion anymore, I always bless myself when a hearse passes by, as a mark of respect.

 

[bobmcfc]

Yes, it still resonates for me too. One simple gesture goes such a long way.

With my mum I remember an elderly gentleman stopping as we went by taking off his cap and nodding. I will never ever forget that show of respect it really does stay with you.

 

[citizen_maine]

Although I don’t bother with religion anymore, I always bless myself when a hearse passes by, as a mark of respect.

What if the occupant wasn't religious?

 

[jitsubluedan]

What if the occupant wasn't religious?

It’s about showing respect and that’s the way we were taught when we were kids.

I have no idea if MikeF is religious - and neither did the woman who blessed herself when their cortège passed, but it obviously conveyed the message as he still remembers it.

 

[mackenzie]

What if the occupant wasn't religious?

It doesn't matter, I think. What does is the mark of respect from the person giving it.
If it involves a religious connatation yet it is the highest honour that person could give (for them,) then I think that's wonderful.