*sigh* The last of a strong line. Once Elizabeth is gone...the last traces of such a noble and fearless country will be erased down the memory hole forever.
Some remember.
RIP, YRH.
*sigh* The last of a strong line. Once Elizabeth is gone...the last traces of such a noble and fearless country will be erased down the memory hole forever.
Some remember.
RIP, YRH.
LIBERTAD
Oceander (04-18-2021),UKSmartypants (04-18-2021)
Most appreciated, your personal touch.
Prince Phillip was a great man, even though that may be lost to so many.
With the British, from this American's view, there is much to appreciate--and respect about it. We're all cut from the same cloth--even with the Saxon sprinkled amongst us. Because it makes us who we are.
Only two unmistakable, fitting things left to add: God save the Queen. And God Bless America.
UKSmartypants (04-18-2021)
The men who carried the coffin:
Dan Coghlan - Grenadier Guards
Deputy Colonel Commandant of The Rifles Major General Rupert Jones, the son of Herbert 'H' Jones who was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross by the Queen for his heroism during the Falklands War, was another pallbearer. H Jones, as he was known to all his comrades, was killed as he led the 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, into battle on the occupied British islands in the south Atlantic. He was mortally wounded by machine gun fire as he personally led the attack near Goose Green.
Lt Alec Heywood, a Grenadier Guard whose grandfather served at both the funeral of George VI and the Queen's coronation, was in command of the bearer party carrying Prince Philip's coffin. a third generation Grenadier Guard Lt Heywood's family have a long history of service in the British Army. His grandfather captained The Queen's Company at George VI's funeral and the Queen's Coronation in 1953.
Brigadier Ian Mortimer, Colonel of The Queen's Royal Hussars
Lieutenant General Roland 'Roly' Walker, Regimental Lieutenant Colonel of the Grenadier Guards
Brigadier James Roddis, Deputy Colonel of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Lieutenant General Paul Jaques, Master General of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)
WVYankee (04-19-2021)
The bagpiper, alone, as he traversed the outer passageway into the street was of no great insignificance. What did this mean to impart to the Royal Family in mourning--or England?
It was quite touching.
Pipe Major Colour Sergeant Peter Grant, of the 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 Scots), played "Flooers o' the Forest"
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a role he was all-too-aware could fall upon him when he took up his post one year ago.
“Prince Philip was the Colonel in Chief of the Highlanders before we amalgamated and he became the Royal Colonel of 4 Scots,” Pipe Major Grant said. “He has always been affiliated with our regiment.
So the point of it was The Highland Regiment saluting their leader and piping him out. A bit like the Last Post.
Last edited by UKSmartypants; 04-21-2021 at 11:30 AM.
WVYankee (04-21-2021)
As I surmised.
Thanks again.
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