Her father was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary, and her mother was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocrat Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Watch moments from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. [30] In 1940, the 14-year-old Elizabeth made her first radio broadcast during the BBC's Children's Hour, addressing other children who had been evacuated from the cities. [124] Thatcher's biographer, John Campbell, claimed "the report was a piece of journalistic mischief-making". They will later be taken to the Tower of London. However, here in the UK we were given the day off to watch the funeral so, it was surprising it didnt get higher figures. Contrary to Edens claims-there was no obstruction in the camera angle. Theres no real way to estimate it and compare and its apples to oranges like you said for a couple reasons. There was so much media coverage of every day. Dianas memory overshadows everything the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Windsor family does. Exactly. I was expecting more. The sovereigns piper will play a lament from the doorway between the chapel and the deans cloister. The 17-year-old assailant, Marcus Sarjeant, was sentenced to five years in prison and released after three. Later that year, Edward abdicated, after his proposed marriage to divorced socialite Wallis Simpson provoked a constitutional crisis. A similar number are thought to have watched England's World Cup victory in 1966, although that occurred before the modern TV ratings system began. What I saw of the queens funeral I saw online. "[65] In 1960, the surname Mountbatten-Windsor was adopted for Philip and Elizabeth's male-line descendants who do not carry royal titles. 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The funeral is to be held on Monday 19 September, at the end of the 10-day period of mourning. [159], In August 1997, a year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. Yeah, I think the 10 days of coverage sort of killed interest in the actual funeral. Senior members of the family are expected to follow behind just as they did for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the Duke of Edinburgh. Obviously Im not wishing a short reign on him but he is the longest waiting heir to the throne in our history and that doesnt make for Kingly longevity. [107] The crisis fuelled Australian republicanism. Im surprise it was only 250,000 people who visited the empty casket. [138] Republican feeling in Britain had risen because of press estimates of Elizabeth's private wealthcontradicted by the Palace[c]and reports of affairs and strained marriages among her extended family. [81] Throughout her reign, Elizabeth made hundreds of state visits to other countries and tours of the Commonwealth; she was the most widely travelled head of state. Im not surprised by this. [281] Aside from her official religious role as Supreme Governor of the established Church of England, she worshipped with that church and also the national Church of Scotland. Good luck chuck, you will definitely get even less. Old woman dies of old age after months of frailty and they expected that to outsell beautiful, globally famous, young princess being tragically killed at 36 in a car crash with her lover and leaving behind two young sons, rumours and theories about murder and an institution teetering precariously due to their treatment of her? How is it unkind? The overflow area set up with cameras was pretty much half empty. Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. This whole pissing match about audience size and whether people/how people choose to grieve about a public figure is just gross. not sure about you but I did watch a bit just to see the fuckery they pull on The Sussex. I dont remember the press/media at the time encouraging people to do it, and yet people seemed to have the same idea and threw flower after flower onto Dianas hearse. [111], According to Paul Martin Sr., by the end of the 1970s Elizabeth was worried the Crown "had little meaning for" Pierre Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister. I watched a little bit, but honestly, it was a little like waiting in line at the DMV. [267][268], Elizabeth's state funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 19 September, which marked the first time that a monarch's funeral service had been held at the Abbey since George II in 1760. The Queen's death was publicly announced at 18:30. "[15] Her cousin Margaret Rhodes described her as "a jolly little girl, but fundamentally sensible and well-behaved". [304] Gillard's successor, Malcolm Turnbull, who led the republican campaign in 1999, similarly believed that Australians would not vote to become a republic in her lifetime. @AnnieFannie- I so feel your pain regarding how you photograph I am SO unphotogenic, I literally look like a different person in pics. [112], During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony, six weeks before the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, six shots were fired at Elizabeth from close range as she rode down The Mall, London, on her horse, Burmese. She was succeeded by her eldest son, Charles III. The sources of the rumours included royal aide Michael Shea and Commonwealth secretary-general Shridath Ramphal, but Shea claimed his remarks were taken out of context and embellished by speculation. )[240] In her absence, Parliament was opened by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge as counsellors of state. He loves those I hear. You could see which way the wind was blowing by the massive difference in the flower situation. GD it I KNEW it! Thats what I was kind of thinking the nearly two week lead up was more than enough coverage. [290] After the trauma of the Second World War, it was a time of hope, a period of progress and achievement heralding a "new Elizabethan age". "From Fergal Keane's gentle, poetic voiceover to Alastair Bruce's wealth of knowledge on Sky News, none of them messed up or misspoke despite the huge potential to do so during such a long, nerve-racking live event.". I thought it was underwhelming. [1] Elizabeth died at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, in September 2022, at the age of 96, and was succeeded by her eldest son, CharlesIII. . [230] She cancelled two virtual audiences on 22February,[231] but held a phone conversation with British prime minister Boris Johnson the following day amid a crisis on the Russo-Ukrainian border,[e][232] following which she made a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Forward 25 years later and knowing a precedence had been set I was surprised that visually a beloved monarch didnt appear to receive anywhere near the same number. But I think the fact that a lot of people stream these days has something to do with the numbers. [197] On 20 April 2018, the Commonwealth heads of government announced that she would be succeeded by Charles as Head of the Commonwealth, which she stated was her "sincere wish". My nose isnt huge in person, but something about the way it catches the light makes it look ginormous in pics. Select 'Manage settings' to manage your choices. [108] In 1978, Elizabeth endured a state visit to the United Kingdom by Romania's communist leader, Nicolae Ceauescu, and his wife, Elena,[109] though privately she thought they had "blood on their hands". [23] Later, she was enrolled as a Sea Ranger. The Grenadier Guards are the most senior of the foot guards regiments, and the Queen was their colonel in chief. And there are a ton more options if you dont want to watch the funeral. Which may be why so many didnt actually land. "[251][252] Elizabeth's immediate family rushed to Balmoral to be by her side. [146] In an unusually personal speech, Elizabeth said that any institution must expect criticism, but suggested it might be done with "a touch of humour, gentleness and understanding". The coffin, draped in the Royal Standard, and topped with the instruments of state the imperial state crown, the orb and sceptre is currently lying in state at Westminster Hall, with a continuous vigil by the Household Division and sovereigns body guards. Her state funeral was the first to be held in the United Kingdom since that of Winston Churchill in 1965. 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[219] In her Christmas broadcast that year, she paid a personal tribute to her "beloved Philip", saying, "That mischievous, inquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him". [255][262], On 12 September, Elizabeth's coffin was carried up the Royal Mile in a procession to St Giles' Cathedral, where the Crown of Scotland was placed on it. Its the bane of my existence that I photograph horribly [167] Elizabeth made a speech and praised Philip for his role as a consort, referring to him as "my strength and stay". Don't worry if it's not trueso long as there's not too much of a fuss about it afterwards. Death of the Queen and King Charless accession - latest updates. That sounds awful. [151], In January 1994, Elizabeth broke the scaphoid bone in her left wrist as the horse she was riding at Sandringham tripped and fell. 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By clicking "Reject all" you reject all non-essential cookies and similar technologies, but Yahoo will continue to use essential cookies and similar technologies. How many of those missing viewers were on the streets watching the pagentry in person? An early-morning rehearsal for the Queens funeral London on Thursday ahead of her state funeral on Monday (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire) By Joe Duggan September 18, 2022 4:33 pm (Updated 4:54 pm) [136], In the wake of coalition victory in the Gulf War, Elizabeth became the first British monarch to address a joint meeting of the United States Congress in May 1991. I hope The Sussexes dont go, and instead, they send Chuck an inkwell as a gift. The official ratings for the historic royal event were released on Tuesday afternoon revealing that not only was the footballing event a bigger draw in the UK, but Princess Dianas televised funeral had higher viewing figures back in 1997. "The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was at its most poignant, and its most beautiful, when the broadcasters said nothing at all," wrote the Daily Telegraph's Anita Singh. We close comments on older posts to fight comment spam. I suspect Im not alone. The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford. I think that the state funeral will in retrospect be the biggest event for the British monarchy of the 21st century. Not a ton of notice, and if you werent following it, it was easy enough to miss it. [171] During the singing of Auld Lang Syne, Elizabeth held hands with Philip and British prime minister Tony Blair. And got the glimpse of the pageantry. I didnt watch the funeral but I was on Twitter whole day to see the pictures of Meghan and Harry. Although I watched TQs funeral I had no inclination to go up to London to see the flowers. 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[70], Despite the death of Queen Mary on 24 March 1953, the coronation went ahead as planned on 2 June, as Mary had requested. [263] Her coffin lay at rest at the cathedral for 24 hours, guarded by the Royal Company of Archers, during which around 33,000 people filed past the coffin. Outshone in death as in life. [43] She was 21 when their engagement was officially announced on 9 July 1947. At Windsor, during the committal services at St Georges chapel, the imperial state crown, the orb and the sceptre will be removed from the coffin by the crown jeweller and, with the bargemaster and serjeants-at-arms, passed to the dean of Windsor, who will place them on the altar. [79] She became the first reigning monarch of Australia and New Zealand to visit those nations. [45] Marion Crawford wrote, "Some of the King's advisors did not think him good enough for her. The 24/7 covers was completely unnecessary. [207], On 19 March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United Kingdom, Elizabeth moved to Windsor Castle and sequestered there as a precaution. During the state funeral to be conducted by the Dean of Westminster the prime minster, Liz Truss, and Patricia Scotland, as the secretary general of the Commonwealth, will read lessons, while the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will preach the sermon. My nose isnt huge in person, but something about the way it catches the light makes it look ginormous in pics. I tend to turn the tv on a little before 6am CST for my local news. [255][256] Her death was announced to the public at 18:30,[257][258] setting in motion Operation London Bridge and, because she died in Scotland, Operation Unicorn. [229], Later that month, Elizabeth had "mild cold-like symptoms" and tested positive for COVID-19, along with some staff and family members. Im strictly on Dianas side, now and forever. [313][314] Notable photographers of Elizabeth included Cecil Beaton, Yousuf Karsh, Anwar Hussein, Annie Leibovitz, Lord Lichfield, Terry O'Neill, John Swannell and Dorothy Wilding. [202] She later became the longest-reigning current monarch and the longest-serving current head of state following the death of King Bhumibol of Thailand on 13 October 2016,[203] and the oldest current head of state on the resignation of Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe on 21 November 2017. [242] For the Jubilee concert, she took part in a sketch with Paddington Bear, that opened the event outside Buckingham Palace. As the hearse departs, the parade will give a royal salute and the national anthem will be played. More fool me. Her state funeral, attended by more than 2,000 official guests including the heads of state of many nations, will end with the last post, a two-minute silence, and a lament played by the Queens personal piper. [119] After hosting US president Ronald Reagan at Windsor Castle in 1982 and visiting his California ranch in 1983, Elizabeth was angered when his administration ordered the invasion of Grenada, one of her Caribbean realms, without informing her. This transition is not going to be easy for KCIII. Thanks TeamMeg I didnt know that. well to be honest there many ways to watch news since Diana died even on twitter, those are not taken into account. I guess that Charles and Bullyiam had better get used to trying to be the most popular kids in school because they arent. As the coffin is lowered into the royal vault, the dean of Windsor will say a psalm and the commendation before the garter king of arms pronounces the styles and titles of the Queen. Elizabeth also possessed royal standards and personal flags for use in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, and elsewhere. The traditions on display at the funeral werent exactly stretching back a thousand years, they were very recent developments that were made around the time of Queen Victorias funeral, which happened in 1901. Now look lol. [243] On 13 June 2022, she became the second-longest reigning monarch in history among those whose exact dates of reign are known, with 70 years, 127 days reignedsurpassing King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. I dont get why the funeral is being compared to the England vs Italy game. She and her husband undertook an extensive tour of the United Kingdom, while her children and grandchildren embarked on royal tours of other Commonwealth states on her behalf. In Windsor, a final procession involving 1,000 military personnel took place which was witnessed by 97,000 people. I mean, its still a huge audience and we have to take into account that many people probably watched the funeral in pubs or what have you. margin-left: 0; As is traditional, it will be drawn by 142 royal naval ratings. Dimbleby was following in the footsteps of his father Richard, who played a similar on-air role at the funeral of George VI in 1952 and the Queen's coronation the following year. Ended up being business as usual for my company. [123] Thatcher reputedly said Elizabeth would vote for the Social Democratic PartyThatcher's political opponents. [34] She trained and worked as a driver and mechanic and was given the rank of honorary junior commander (female equivalent of captain at the time) five months later. Immediately after the coffin will be the King and members of the royal family. [57], GeorgeVI's health declined during 1951, and Elizabeth frequently stood in for him at public events. I think these people should just resign themselves to the fact that they are not as irresistible as they think they are and be grateful for what they can get. After the state funeral, the coffin will be followed by the Queens children, led by the King, as well as the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex in the procession to Wellington Arch. A peak audience of around 28 million viewers watched the Queen's funeral in the UK on Monday, making it one of the country's biggest ever TV events. Sep 20, 2022. Westminster Abbey ceremony to be attended by 2,000 guests and end with two-minute silence. This is funny (#TeamDianaForLife) but I wonder how accurate it is. [177] The newspaper also paid 25,000 towards her legal costs. Its apples and oranges. Interesting comparison to audiences for the EURO2020 final, he noted. The earl marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, who has responsibility for the funeral, said the task was humbling and daunting and that the state funeral would be a fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign. Was a bit peeved when I realized all the stations were funeral coverage. [72][b] On Elizabeth's instruction, her coronation gown was embroidered with the floral emblems of Commonwealth countries. Shes not that important to me lol. The thing I remember most about Dianas funeral was the hearse and the flowers. The Queen is to be buried with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the King George VI memorial chapel. I came across an article yesterday that say Charles and Camilla were having marital problems. The BBC said a total of 32.5 million people tuned in to Monday's events across its channels and live iPlayer feed for at least three minutes. "[250], On 8 September 2022, Buckingham Palace released a statement which read: "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. But yeah, it was definitely the end of a 70-year reign and most people were like okay, I watched for an hour, Im good. Besides, I bet several million of those viewers were just watching to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Watched Dianas funeral. [133], By the end of the 1980s, Elizabeth had become the target of satire. No respite for BBC, despite praise for funeral coverage, Nation pays final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, For one day, the nation stood still and said goodbye. Diana wins again. After meeting for the third time at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth in July 1939, Elizabeththough only 13 years oldsaid she fell in love with Philip, who was 18, and they began to exchange letters. QEIIs funeral was expected because she was nearly 100. The Daily Mirror reported that the Queens eight grandchildren, including the Prince of Wales and Prince Harry would mount guard for 15 minutes inside Westminster Hall. [264] It was taken by air to London on 13 September. Coun Karen Kilgour and Gateshead director of public health Alice Wiseman have urged the public to get Covid-19 jabs ahead of what could be a tricky winter (Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Kirsty Young was also on the BBC presenting team on Monday, while Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham led the coverage on ITV. Buckingham Palace said in a statement: The royal family has been deeply moved by the global response and affection shown for the Queen as people join them in mourning the loss of Her Majesty.. Younger generation just doesnt consume news through the old fashioned channels anymore. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. Waitwhat? The overall audience peaked at 12:25 BST, as her coffin was carried through the streets from Westminster Abbey. The proposal was never accepted and the following year France signed the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union. It emerged later that Cameron had specifically requested that she register her concern. Prince Charles, Camilla and Prince William are currently travelling to Balmoral, Clarence House and Kensington Palace said", "Duke of York, Princess Anne and Prince Edward all called to Queen's side", "Queen's cause of death given as 'old age' on death certificate", "Queen died 'with Charles and Anne by side as other royals dashed to Balmoral', "Operation Unicorn: what happens after the Queen's death in Scotland? [131] At a state banquet, Elizabeth joked about the first British emissary to China being lost at sea with Queen ElizabethI's letter to the Wanli Emperor, and remarked, "fortunately postal services have improved since 1602". Just wow, lmao. [199] In March 2019, she gave up driving on public roads, largely as a consequence of a car crash involving her husband two months earlier. But for the Queens funeral, I was getting updates from here, from other blogs, from IG influencers I follow, plus there were so many clips on YouTube and BBC app notifications alerting me to everything that I didnt need to watch to know how things were proceeding. In 1997, there was no internet. [169], On the eve of the new millennium, Elizabeth and Philip boarded a vessel from Southwark, bound for the Millennium Dome. [89] Elizabeth again came under criticism for appointing the prime minister on the advice of a small number of ministers or a single minister. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; [31] She stated: "We are trying to do all we can to help our gallant sailors, soldiers, and airmen, and we are trying, too, to bear our own share of the danger and sadness of war. Who expects to make money from a funeral? People said their bit, you could see they were relieved they hadnt slipped up, and then it was over. Like many others I watched but, in all honesty I paid more attention to H&M than I did any other family members and that includes the two children. Back on topic, I am not surprised that Dianas funeral had higher viewership. [53] Neither was an invitation extended to the Duke of Windsor, formerly King EdwardVIII. [271][270] Elizabeth's fell pony, and two royal corgis, stood at the side of the procession. [33] In February 1945, she was appointed an honorary second subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service with the service number 230873. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Later that evening her family will attend a private interment service. I mean, theres a reason why all of the broadcasters chose lingering shots of Prince Harry to drive up ratings. He said: "Peak TV ratings during Queen's funeral BBC1: 19.5m BBC2: 2m ITV: 5.3m Sky News: 934,000 BBC News channel: 831,000. Adding to whatever is going on at home, you add his age and peoples preconceptions of him. Under pressure from public opinion, she began to pay income tax for the first time, and Buckingham Palace was opened to the public. An estimated 250,000 members of the public filed past the coffin, as did politicians and other public figures. [164], In October 1997, Elizabeth and Philip made a state visit to India, which included a controversial visit to the site of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to pay her respects. [269] More than a million people lined the streets of central London,[270] and the day was declared a holiday in several Commonwealth countries. Lord Hailsham suggested that Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret should be evacuated to Canada to avoid the frequent aerial bombings of London by the Luftwaffe. Before the state funeral, her coffin will be transported to Westminster Abbey on the state gun carriage. Queens state funeral to be followed by Windsor service and burial next to Philip. So, it's quite possible she did have a bigger raw number of worldwide viewers. [295] In public, she took to wearing mostly solid-colour overcoats and decorative hats, allowing her to be seen easily in a crowd. [3] The Anglican Archbishop of York, Cosmo Gordon Lang, baptised her in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace on 29 May,[4][a] and she was named Elizabeth after her mother; Alexandra after her paternal great-grandmother, who had died six months earlier; and Mary after her paternal grandmother. [244] On 6 September 2022, she appointed her 15th British prime minister, Liz Truss, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The world's media broadcast from outside Westminster Abbey, The TV ratings don't include those who watched the service in churches, cinemas and on outdoor big screens, The Queen's funeral was on the front pages of Tuesday's newspapers, Watch fans in Morocco erupt with joy as team wins. [99] Although Elizabeth formally dismissed him, and the international community applied sanctions against Rhodesia, his regime survived for over a decade. [32] As she approached her 18th birthday, Parliament changed the law so that she could act as one of five counsellors of state in the event of her father's incapacity or absence abroad, such as his visit to Italy in July 1944. [127] Brian Mulroney, Canadian prime minister between 1984 and 1993, said Elizabeth was a "behind the scenes force" in ending apartheid. [184] The UN secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, introduced her as "an anchor for our age". The Department for Business said the announcement did not interfere with existing contractual arrangements between employers and workers, but that they would expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work. On 6February, they had just returned to their Kenyan home, Sagana Lodge, after a night spent at Treetops Hotel, when word arrived of the death of Elizabeth's father. 2008 or 9ish? [204] On 6 February 2017, she became the first British monarch to commemorate a sapphire jubilee,[205] and on 20 November, she was the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum wedding anniversary. I heard all about that day off. Philip had no financial standing, was foreign-born (though a British subject who had served in the Royal Navy throughout the Second World War), and had sisters who had married German noblemen with Nazi links. I will spend hours on my hair and makeup and think I look cute, but its a different story all together in a photo. [42] They were second cousins once removed through King ChristianIX of Denmark and third cousins through Queen Victoria. float: left; [110] The following year brought two blows: one was the unmasking of Anthony Blunt, former Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures, as a communist spy; the other was the assassination of her relative and in-law Lord Mountbatten by the Provisional Irish Republican Army. [280], Elizabeth had a deep sense of religious and civic duty, and took her Coronation Oath seriously. Watch as Sir Winston Churchill's coffin leaves Westminster Hall. Indeed the TV ratings for QE2's burial ceremony Monday are in, and they pale in comparison to how many folks watched Diana's service in 1997 drastically so when it comes to us Yankees. If her parents had subsequently had a son, he would have been heir apparent and above her in the line of succession, which was determined by the male-preference primogeniture in effect at the time. They said schools would be expected to close. } [193], On 3 March 2013, Elizabeth stayed overnight at King Edward VII's Hospital as a precaution after developing symptoms of gastroenteritis. I absolutely watched TQs services solely to see the Sussexes and to stare lasers of frustration through anyone looking at them with any disrespect. I remember the outpouring of shock and grief and anger that Dianas death created. [223] In October 2021, she began using a walking stick during public engagements for the first time since her operation in 2004. Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images. Heads of state, prime ministers and presidents, European royals and key figures from public life will be invited to gather in the abbey, which can hold a congregation of 2,000. [246], Elizabeth never planned to abdicate,[247] though she took on fewer public engagements as she grew older and Prince Charles took on more of her duties. [185] During her visit to New York, which followed a tour of Canada, she officially opened a memorial garden for British victims of the September 11 attacks. I would have kept it focused on the Queen and only cut into the news occasionally when an event was happening, like the vigils. I suspect the blanket coverage and relentless build up, what with the queue, just made it anti climatic. [148] In December, Prince Charles and his wife, Diana, formally separated. The number of her realms varied over time as territories gained independence and some realms became republics. After the service, there will be a long procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch, with King Charles leading members of the royal family walking behind the gun carriage. I was 8, and I remember my mother taping it so she could watch it later. [309] Her family came under scrutiny again in the last few years of her life due to her son Andrew's association with convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre amidst accusations of sexual impropriety, and her grandson Harry and his wife Meghan's exit from the working royal family and subsequent move to the United States. Theres a reason the monarchy in France got overthrown. The Queens committal means she is reunited with her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021 at 99. The coffin was guarded by members of both the Sovereign's Bodyguard and the Household Division. [101], Elizabeth toured Yugoslavia in October 1972, becoming the first British monarch to visit a communist country. The Queens funeral service in Westminster Abbey was watched by 29.2 million people on television in the UK, according to official audience data. The Duke of York, as a non-working royal, has been permitted uniform for the vigil by the Queens children on Saturday. For example, Charles traveling across the UK to greet his new subjects. #gallery-1 img { All the latest breaking UK and world news with in-depth comment and analysis, pictures and videos from MailOnline and the Daily Mail. One month earlier, the King had issued letters patent allowing her children to use the style and title of a royal prince or princess, to which they otherwise would not have been entitled as their father was no longer a royal prince. Everyone got up early for both her wedding and her funeral. It's not a nice result". [78] In 1953, Elizabeth and her husband embarked on a seven-month round-the-world tour, visiting 13 countries and covering more than 40,000 miles (64,000km) by land, sea and air. ", "Her Majesty The Queen: Early life and education", "The World War II Auto Mechanic in This Photo Is Queen Elizabeth II. [134] The involvement of younger members of the royal family in the charity game show It's a Royal Knockout in 1987 was ridiculed. Ive stated many times how much I loathe the Royal Family, but she was just so special. [35], At the end of the war in Europe, on Victory in Europe Day, Elizabeth and Margaret mingled incognito with the celebrating crowds in the streets of London. Oh well, overshadowed in life and in death, cest la vie. Theres some basis for saying that (even if you break it down and point out the differences), so its just funny bc you know its making the Firm gnash their teeth. [29] At Windsor, the princesses staged pantomimes at Christmas in aid of the Queen's Wool Fund, which bought yarn to knit into military garments. [163] In the broadcast, she expressed admiration for Diana and her feelings "as a grandmother" for the two princes. I didnt even think about that, but its so true! Ah yeah, thats rough for sure. It was previously unclear whether or not there would be a bank holiday for the funeral, which will be the first state funeral held in the UK since 1965. She was represented at the summit in Sri Lanka by Prince Charles. The funniest part of all this is that royalists had been saying the funeral would be watched by 4 or 5 billion people and therefore it was proof that the BRF was universally loved. [22] A Girl Guides company, the 1st Buckingham Palace Company, was formed specifically so she could socialise with girls her own age. Did you miss the people screaming at news organizations enough with the queen!. There were unconfirmed reports that the Duke of Sussex would be permitted to wear uniform at a lying-in-state vigil by the Queens grandchildren on Saturday evening. [283] A personal note about her faith often featured in her annual Christmas Message broadcast to the Commonwealth. I can still predict that Chuck the Turds coronation will also be all about whether the Sussexes are coming or not. This is why Prince Harry is so much more popular in the USA than any of the others: we love him because we loved Diana, and he is the one that most embodies her. [69] In 1960, she married Antony Armstrong-Jones, who was created Earl of Snowdon the following year. It's also unfair to compare just about ANY TV program today to one from 25 years ago the advent of streaming services has dramatically lowered TV ratings for even the biggest shows. In all fairness, its a spurious comparison. Though it kills me to admit people were specifically asked not to throw flowers, creates a mess and hazard for driver. Im not sure this is correct It doesnt take into account people watching on their devices, screens erected in public, group viewings in pubs/peoples houses, etc. For other uses, see, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other, Head of the military regime*Acting President. It had been predicted by industry experts that a global viewing figures record would be set by the Queens passing, with some expecting the number of people watching to exceed four billion. 10.35am The procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey will begin at 10.35am on Monday, when a bearer party will place it on the state gun carriage of the Royal Navy, previously used for the funerals of King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, Sir Winston Churchill and Lord Mountbatten. They all got overshadowed by the Sussexes because their sycophants couldnt help themselves. The Real Love Boat a ratings Titanic for Ten, sinking without trace upon launch. I watched portions of the Queens funeral on YouTube, but fast forwarded through a lot of it. Why apologize for the truth? The queens death was expected really and people watched in groups. Streaming Shmeaming! Its been diminishing returns for quite awhile now for these dopes. Her coffin will then be transferred to the state hearse, and travel by road to Windsor. } As for the pomp and the pageantry and whatnotI was actually kind of underwhelmed by it all. Details, please! 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The parts I liked were the bits with the pallbearers getting instructions yelled to them (Im going to start doing the same whenever I have people helping me move furniture from now on). The expectation was too high, prior to her death they talked about London being fill to over capacity, that didnt happen. As queen, Elizabeth was served by more than 170 prime ministers across her realms. 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In comparison, Princess Diana's funeral in 1997 had more than 32 million UK viewers. Nostradamus predicted he would abdicate after two years. The Euros, too, are controlled by the broadcaster you couldnt pick from myriad platforms to stream live. [84], The governing Conservative Party had no formal mechanism for choosing a leader, meaning that it fell to Elizabeth to decide whom to commission to form a government following Eden's resignation. Does it have something to do with the fact that it was on a Monday? I miss Diana. Dianas funeral was a tragic event that people watched with immediate family. This funeral and mourning period was so drawn out that it seemed like there were 3 official funerals and a lot of people were probably just tired of it all. [301] Discontent with the monarchy reached its peak on the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, although Elizabeth's personal popularityas well as general support for the monarchyrebounded after her live television broadcast to the world five days after Diana's death. [118] On 9 July, she awoke in her bedroom at Buckingham Palace to find an intruder, Michael Fagan, in the room with her. Yes, they want to be popular because they NEED to be popular or its bye, bye royals. At 7.30pm a private burial service will be conducted by the dean of Windsor, attended by the King and members of the royal family. got a lot of viewers who werent particularly interested. Theres some basis for saying that (even if you break it down and point out the differences), so its just funny bc you know its making the Firm gnash their teeth. I watched Prince Phillips entire funeral and Meg and Harrys wedding because it was on a weekend morning that worked with my USA time zone. [12] Crawford published a biography of Elizabeth and Margaret's childhood years entitled The Little Princesses in 1950, much to the dismay of the royal family. So in both cases a captive controlled audience. I was personally refreshing a lot to find out if I would need to work on the Monday. [299] Although support for republicanism in Britain seemed higher than at any time in living memory, republican ideology was still a minority viewpoint and Elizabeth herself had high approval ratings. [196] Because of her age and the need for her to limit travelling, in 2013 she chose not to attend the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting for the first time in 40 years. Questia. [106] As Whitlam had a majority in the House of Representatives, Speaker Gordon Scholes appealed to Elizabeth to reverse Kerr's decision. Almost 27.7 million watched Boris Johnson's Prime Ministerial statement on 10 May 2020, when he set out a plan to ease the first Covid lockdown. One is entertainment and the other is a funeral. AndI dunno. [300] Criticism was focused on the institution of the monarchy itself, and the conduct of Elizabeth's wider family, rather than her own behaviour and actions. "[27] The princesses stayed at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, until Christmas 1939, when they moved to Sandringham House, Norfolk. [130] The tour included the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, and the Terracotta Warriors. 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