He's unlikely to come, the Chinese are still petrified of covid and live with a stupid mask on all day, he'll not risk mixing in a crowd of thousands. 

The funeral on Monday is expected to attract the largest gathering of political and Royal dignitaries ever, what a testimony to the Queen.

What strikes me too are the huge crowds at the Lying in State. At the moment if you join the queue it's an estimated 22 hours before you get to Westminster Hall. We see people lining up in an orderly, very British fashion; they're laughing and joking at times more like a queue at Alton Towers. but when you see their faces when facing the coffin it's quite different. All of them appear either overcome with sorrow or wonderment at the sight. Amazing. 

He retains the rank of Vice-Admiral but needed the King's permission to wear the uniform today. 

The Queen's eight grandchildren will stand vigil tomorrow, it'll be an ordeal for the younger ones, two of them are still in their teens. 

He retains the rank of Vice-Admiral but needed the King's permission to wear the uniform today. 

The Queen's eight grandchildren will stand vigil tomorrow, it'll be an ordeal for the younger ones, two of them are still in their teens. 

I see the Canadian Military is showing up along with the RCMP. The only Province not sending anyone is Quebec.

I watched the grandchildren standing there today. They did well.

The funeral on Monday is expected to attract the largest gathering of political and Royal dignitaries ever, what a testimony to the Queen.

What strikes me too are the huge crowds at the Lying in State. At the moment if you join the queue it's an estimated 22 hours before you get to Westminster Hall. We see people lining up in an orderly, very British fashion; they're laughing and joking at times more like a queue at Alton Towers. but when you see their faces when facing the coffin it's quite different. All of them appear either overcome with sorrow or wonderment at the sight. Amazing. 

You can't take food or drink into the viewing so a young person with a head on her shoulders was collecting it and then giving it to the food banks so it wouldn't be wasted. It will for sure will be the biggest funeral ever.

He retains the rank of Vice-Admiral but needed the King's permission to wear the uniform today. 

The Queen's eight grandchildren will stand vigil tomorrow, it'll be an ordeal for the younger ones, two of them are still in their teens. 

I see the Canadian Military is showing up along with the RCMP. The only Province not sending anyone is Quebec.

I watched the grandchildren standing there today. They did well.

A huge ordeal for those kids not involved in daily Royal life. 

It's the big day today, I can't say what state I'll be in at the end of it.

For all the talk of GB's decline, and there's no denying it, it's gratifying to see that we're the centre of world attention today with the largest gathering of leaders ever seen, who else would command such a turnout.

Yes all true Tommy.

It's the big day today, I can't say what state I'll be in at the end of it.

For all the talk of GB's decline, and there's no denying it, it's gratifying to see that we're the centre of world attention today with the largest gathering of leaders ever seen, who else would command such a turnout.

I am watching the funeral as it happens. Quite an event. 

Yes all true Tommy.

Something you will never forget eh?

Yes all true Tommy.

Something you will never forget eh?

The R.C.M.P. is represented. A personal request by the Queen for her funeral. 

It's the big day today, I can't say what state I'll be in at the end of it.

For all the talk of GB's decline, and there's no denying it, it's gratifying to see that we're the centre of world attention today with the largest gathering of leaders ever seen, who else would command such a turnout.

I am watching the funeral as it happens. Quite an event. 

The tradition & pageantry are unparalleled. Question, why are the R.N. pulling the casket with lines attached?

So at Queen Victoria's funeral it was an impromptu thing?

So at Queen Victoria's funeral it was an impromptu thing?

Yes it was an impromptu decision suggested at the time by Prince Louis Mountbatten to Edward Vll, he agreed and the sailors took over. They had to find ropes and connect them as best as they could. 

So at Queen Victoria's funeral it was an impromptu thing?

Yes it was an impromptu decision suggested at the time by Prince Louis Mountbatten to Edward Vll, he agreed and the sailors took over. They had to find ropes and connect them as best as they could. 

Incredible. Back to present, one of the announcers on T.V. said of the Queen's funeral, "everything is done on British military time, to the minute."

Indeed. 

Incredible, stupendous, the whole thing from beginning to end. And need I add flawless. 

The Royal Navy ratings pulling the gun carriage, as you say, dates back to 1901 and has become a feature of Monarchs' funerals ever since. The gun carriage is the same one from 1901 which the Royal Navy refused to hand back to the Army, so it was formally awarded to them to keep and maintain.  

Interestingly the coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault, but later today it will be raised again and carried to the King George VI Memorial Chapel above ground where it'll lie with her parents, husband and sister. This will be carried out in private around 1930 our time.