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.