Im a Canadian who listens to a fair amount of British-based news, and I found it interesting how even the global news programs seemed to overestimate the impact the Queens death would have on the rest of the world. It was too perfect, if that makes sense. [307], Polls in Britain in 2006 and 2007 revealed strong support for the monarchy,[308] and in 2012, Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee year, her approval ratings hit 90 per cent. And the date was finally confirmed for the Queens funeral, which is set to take place on Monday (Sept. 19). And all of it didnt need to be televised either. They drove away the 2 people that renewed our interest in this decade, and I for one am glad that we got custody of #GoodKingHarry and #DuchessMeghan in the divorce. In 2010, Prime Minister Julia Gillard noted that there was a "deep affection" for Elizabeth in Australia and another referendum on the monarchy should wait until after her reign. I didnt watch the Queens funeral either, I wasnt getting up at 6 am EST when I knew I could see recaps on the news. Her four children will mount their own vigil at 7.30pm on Friday, with the King, Princess Royal, Duke of York and Earl of Wessex standing in silence on the four corners of the catafalque. How is it unkind? There is something very wrong about competitively comparing the deaths of two people by viewing figures and using words like outsell as if its a sporting event. Sep 20, 2022. [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". And the 4 billion global viewers were just unrealistic as by the time the funeral started half the world was either asleep or getting up to go to work. [59] She chose to retain Elizabeth as her regnal name,[60] and was therefore called ElizabethII, which offended many Scots, as she was the first Elizabeth to rule in Scotland. The Queens coffin is carried by pall bearers in St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. [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. So, I dunno. Is the eldest of five children. The shock of that alone would have meant more eyeballs and interest. Why apologize for the truth? [292] In the late 1960s, attempts to portray a more modern image of the monarchy were made in the television documentary Royal Family and by televising Prince Charles's investiture as Prince of Wales. Theyre not going anyplace, no matter how often their slide into irrelevance is proclaimed. [26] This was rejected by their mother, who declared, "The children won't go without me. [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. Monday's royal funeral was shown live across most BBC channels - with a signed version on BBC Two - and all ITV and Sky stations. Don't worry if it's not trueso long as there's not too much of a fuss about it afterwards. Either that or compare apples to apples and oranges to etc. Canadian here who was a teen when Diana died. They talked about the queue being visible from space and the 10-14 hour long wait. I liked the readings at the funeral, particularly the one given by Baroness Scotland, the close up shots of the statues of the Queens parents during the procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington arch, Charles hangdog face when they sang God Save The King, the funeral processing going up the road into Windsor, with the surrounding British countryside, and finally, the removal of the Imperial State Crown, the Sovereigns Sceptre, and the orb, at which point Elizabeth, at long last, was finished with her job and officially going into retirement. EXCEPT theres a a clearly relevant timely comparison with updated count methodology used for EURO2020. Questia. )[240] In her absence, Parliament was opened by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge as counsellors of state. Here are some figures on the queens funeral and events marking her death: ___ 142: Royal Navy ratings tasked with pulling the state gun carriage carrying the queens coffin on Monday from the Houses of Parliament for her funeral and afterward for a procession through London. The Queen was 96 and known to be in ill health. It was just everywhere. I mean I watched it, lol, but I know a lot of people who turned it on maybe for the procession of the casket into the Abbey and then turned it off, or people who were like well I already watched this procession and that procession and that procession, so why am I watching this?. [272] After a Committal Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Elizabeth was interred with her husband Philip in the King George VI Memorial Chapel later the same day in a private ceremony attended by her closest family members. [121] As Kelvin MacKenzie, editor of The Sun, told his staff: "Give me a Sunday for Monday splash on the Royals. [184] The UN secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, introduced her as "an anchor for our age". I heard all about that day off. [150] Elizabeth's solicitors had taken successful action against The Sun five years earlier for breach of copyright after it published a photograph of her daughter-in-law the Duchess of York and her granddaughter Princess Beatrice. [89] Elizabeth again came under criticism for appointing the prime minister on the advice of a small number of ministers or a single minister. [62] Elizabeth and Philip moved into Buckingham Palace. 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. 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 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. 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. [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. The BBC's coverage of the funeral and processions through London was anchored by Huw Edwards, with David Dimbleby taking over when the cortege reached Windsor for a later committal service. [98], The 1960s and 1970s saw an acceleration in the decolonisation of Africa and the Caribbean. Back on topic, I am not surprised that Dianas funeral had higher viewership. Theres no real way to estimate it and compare and its apples to oranges like you said for a couple reasons. While I dont disagree that Diana was more loved than the Queen the world over, the two situations dont stand up to comparison: Diana died suddenly, tragically and very young. Though, you can bet your ass I was up for Dianas, her wedding as well. [280], Elizabeth had a deep sense of religious and civic duty, and took her Coronation Oath seriously. The Euros, too, are controlled by the broadcaster you couldnt pick from myriad platforms to stream live. Although I watched TQs funeral I had no inclination to go up to London to see the flowers. It was an F ing bore. Its the bane of my existence that I photograph horribly It is not outside the bounds of possibility that we could be back here doing the whole thing again in ten years or less. Royalist dont like getting a dose of ugly reality. 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. I loved the massed pipes and drums, and the one part of the whole funeral that got me in the gut was when they started the procession from Westminster Hall, and the pipes started playing My Home/Mist Over The Mountains, which they also played for the Queen Mothers funeral procession. Yes, she was a monarch and on the throne for 70 years but sheesh. The King has approved an order that the day of the Queens funeral will be a bank holiday. 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. [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. Wall-to-wall coverage, with processions and rituals that have lost import and meaning over time. [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. The overnight figures from ratings body Barb do not include all viewers watching through streaming apps like BBC iPlayer and ITV Player, or those who saw it on big screens outdoors or in cinemas, churches or pubs. [134] The involvement of younger members of the royal family in the charity game show It's a Royal Knockout in 1987 was ridiculed. [8] She was cherished by her grandfather GeorgeV, whom she affectionately called "Grandpa England",[9] and her regular visits during his serious illness in 1929 were credited in the popular press and by later biographers with raising his spirits and aiding his recovery. For example, Charles traveling across the UK to greet his new subjects. [18] When her grandfather died in 1936 and her uncle succeeded as EdwardVIII, she became second in line to the throne, after her father. "[251][252] Elizabeth's immediate family rushed to Balmoral to be by her side. Its been diminishing returns for quite awhile now for these dopes. [68] Margaret decided to abandon her plans with Townsend. Which may be why so many didnt actually land. [279] She had arguably issued a public coded statement about the referendum by telling one woman outside Balmoral Kirk that she hoped people would think "very carefully" about the outcome. [129][162] Pressured by the hostile reaction, Elizabeth agreed to return to London and address the nation in a live television broadcast on 5September, the day before Diana's funeral. 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? Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively, and the media speculated on whether the Jubilee would be a success or a failure. Queen Elizabeth's funeral doesn't hold a candle to Princess Diana's when it comes to TV ratings -- in the U.S. and the UK -- but the reality is it's kinda hard to compare the events.. To many of us, our beliefs are of fundamental importance. Send it! [132] Elizabeth's visit also signified the acceptance of both countries that sovereignty over Hong Kong would be transferred from the United Kingdom to China in 1997. The Real Love Boat a ratings Titanic for Ten, sinking without trace upon launch. [182] On 20March 2008, at the Church of Ireland St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, Elizabeth attended the first Maundy service held outside England and Wales. [181] She became the first British monarch to celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary in November 2007. Dianas funeral was an event. Members of the public filing past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster. "[27] The princesses stayed at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, until Christmas 1939, when they moved to Sandringham House, Norfolk. Dianas funeral was also on a Saturday versus the Queens being on a Monday it would have been easier for more folks (especially from a global audience) to watch. [125] Reports of acrimony between them were exaggerated,[126] and Elizabeth gave two honours in her personal giftmembership in the Order of Merit and the Order of the Garterto Thatcher after her replacement as prime minister by John Major. As well as remembering the incredible reign of Elizabeth II, our monarch, and being full of hope for the start of the new reign of King Charles III, let us be proud of how our country has come together in recognition of her remarkable legacy; solemnly, respectfully and with such devotion. [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. As is traditional, it will be drawn by 142 royal naval ratings. [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. And it didnt happen. Lord Mountbatten said Elizabeth was opposed to the invasion, though Eden denied it. Philip broke the news to the new queen. Not a ton of notice, and if you werent following it, it was easy enough to miss it. On 14 September, her coffin was taken in a military procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where Elizabeth lay in state for four days. And, ya can't ignore the facts surrounding both women's deaths -- Diana died in the prime of her life in a tragic car accident, as compared to the Queen who, while being widely beloved, was also 96 years old. SNP strategist Ross Colquhoun suggested that figures were a result of changes in media consumption. The coffin was guarded by members of both the Sovereign's Bodyguard and the Household Division. Read about our approach to external linking. I didnt watch it at all as I would have needed to be up @ 4AM CST, in America. 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. [180] She was, however, said to admire Blair's efforts to achieve peace in Northern Ireland. ", "Poll: Dramatic decline in support for monarchy in decade since Diamond Jubilee", "How have Britons reacted to Queen Elizabeth II's death? When Times journalist Paul Routledge asked her about the miners' strike of 198485 during a royal tour of the newspaper's offices, she replied that it was "all about one man" (a reference to Arthur Scargill),[277] with which Routledge disagreed. Everyone got up early for both her wedding and her funeral. She declined, saying she would not interfere in decisions reserved by the Constitution of Australia for the Governor-General. Harry and I are the same age and I remember being so so sad for him. One of them was interviewing a correspondent from Ukraine and kept coming back to What role will the Queens funeral have in all this? I suspect the blanket coverage and relentless build up, what with the queue, just made it anti climatic. People are just more prepared for an old person to die, Diana was tragic. [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. I did watch the procession to Windsor/St. [17], During her grandfather's reign, Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the British throne, behind her uncle Edward and her father. The casket was empty and Charles and Camilla are having marital problems? I won't leave without the King. Thats what I was kind of thinking the nearly two week lead up was more than enough coverage. [96], Elizabeth gave birth to her third child, Prince Andrew, in February 1960, which was the first birth to a reigning British monarch since 1857. When discussions on forming a coalition foundered, Heath resigned as prime minister and Elizabeth asked the Leader of the Opposition, Labour's Harold Wilson, to form a government. [305] "She's been an extraordinary head of state", Turnbull said in 2021, "and I think frankly, in Australia, there are more Elizabethans than there are monarchists". Well, well. Im sure Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Apple+, etc. #gallery-1 { At the end of the final hymn, the King will place the Queens company camp colour of the Grenadier Guards on the coffin. Everyone tuned into broadcast TV to watch. Saw little of the Wails. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Senior members of the family are expected to follow behind just like they did for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh. They were divorced in 1978. Queen lying in state: mourners queue for miles to see coffin as funeral details released live, Fulfilling her destiny of lying in state in Westminster, the Queen passed into the monarchys 900-year history, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. [13] The book describes Elizabeth's love of horses and dogs, her orderliness, and her attitude of responsibility. The 17-year-old assailant, Marcus Sarjeant, was sentenced to five years in prison and released after three. 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. 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. I doubt they care or it affects their life. I dont even have network TV or any network apps, and neither does anyone I know under the age 30-40. I guess it shows how people have changed how they consume news, Dianas funeral was viewed by around 32.1 million, he pointed out. I laughed, maybe inappropriately, when Mic Wright referred to the endless days of coverage as coffin tv in a tweet. I absolutely woke up in the middle of the night for Dianas funeral. Elizabeth reigned as a constitutional monarch through major political changes such as the Troubles in Northern Ireland, devolution in the United Kingdom, the decolonisation of Africa, and the United Kingdom's accession to the European Communities and withdrawal from the European Union. As in 1927, when they had toured Australia and New Zealand, Elizabeth remained in Britain, since her father thought she was too young to undertake public tours. [269] More than a million people lined the streets of central London,[270] and the day was declared a holiday in several Commonwealth countries. [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. [33] In February 1945, she was appointed an honorary second subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service with the service number 230873. I just wish Diana was still here with us. [195] A week later, she signed the new Charter of the Commonwealth. Police later discovered the shots were blanks. I was personally refreshing a lot to find out if I would need to work on the Monday. 10.52am The procession will arrive at the West Gate of Westminster Abbey, where the bearer party will lift the coffin from the state gun carriage and carry it into the abbey for the state funeral service. [16] Elizabeth's early life was spent primarily at the Yorks' residences at 145 Piccadilly (their town house in London) and Royal Lodge in Windsor. Although her birth generated public interest, she was not expected to become queen, as Edward was still young and likely to marry and have children of his own, who would precede Elizabeth in the line of succession. As fun fodder as this may be, its apples to oranges. There are no compelling, charismatic figures in the current slimmed down crop so theres palpable anxiety in the air since the Queen died. [287] Her lifelong love of corgis began in 1933 with Dookie, the first corgi owned by her family. [228] In her accession day message, Elizabeth renewed her commitment to a lifetime of public service, which she had originally made in 1947. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. One of the less polite topics of conversation in the past two weeks was whether Queen Elizabeth IIs death outsold Princess Dianas death. [135] In Canada, Elizabeth publicly supported politically divisive constitutional amendments, prompting criticism from opponents of the proposed changes, including Pierre Trudeau. [76], From Elizabeth's birth onwards, the British Empire continued its transformation into the Commonwealth of Nations. As for the pomp and the pageantry and whatnotI was actually kind of underwhelmed by it all. Two appointing the day of Her late Majestys state funeral as a bank holiday in Scotland. 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. 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. [24], In September 1939, Britain entered the Second World War. Elizabeth asked them to wait for a year; in the words of her private secretary, "the Queen was naturally sympathetic towards the Princess, but I think she thoughtshe hopedgiven time, the affair would peter out. You could see which way the wind was blowing by the massive difference in the flower situation. The only people I know who watch tv are my 80 yr old mother and 89 yr old aunt. /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */. It was the flowers on the hearse which makes me say this. [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. It now makes sense as I really expected the car to be overloaded. I also wonder which of the queens events viewership they measured. They will later be taken to the Tower of London. 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. Most commercial channels did not air adverts on the day, meaning the increased viewing did not result in a financial benefit. #gallery-1 .gallery-item { I was 8, and I remember my mother taping it so she could watch it later. [88] Six years later, in 1963, Macmillan resigned and advised Elizabeth to appoint the Earl of Home as the prime minister, advice she followed. And as mentioned above, the queen had a long and wonderful life. [112] Trudeau's supposed republicanism seemed to be confirmed by his antics, such as sliding down banisters at Buckingham Palace and pirouetting behind Elizabeth's back in 1977, and the removal of various Canadian royal symbols during his term of office. She has an air of authority and reflectiveness astonishing in an infant. Eh, I just liked Diana a whole lot better and felt the loss deeper. [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". 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. If Margaret had contracted a civil marriage, she would have been expected to renounce her right of succession. I was 12 when Princess Diana died and I remember we all woke up basically in the middle of the night to watch her funeral live (I lived in Missouri at the time) . [220], Despite the pandemic, Elizabeth attended the 2021 State Opening of Parliament in May,[221] and the 47th G7summit in June. AndI dunno. 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. Since Elizabeth had no brothers, she became heir presumptive. [63], With Elizabeth's accession, it seemed probable that the royal house would bear her husband's name, in line with the traditional custom for a married woman. [166] At the memorial in the park, she and Philip laid a wreath and stood for a 30second moment of silence. I watched a little bit, but honestly, it was a little like waiting in line at the DMV. Her state funeral was the first to be held in the United Kingdom since that of Winston Churchill in 1965. People said their bit, you could see they were relieved they hadnt slipped up, and then it was over. I imagine that Dianas numbers would have been higher still if social media and alternative devices had been available in 1997. [306] Similarly, referendums in both Tuvalu in 2008 and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2009 saw voters reject proposals to become republics. [128][129], In 1986, Elizabeth paid a six-day state visit to the People's Republic of China, becoming the first British monarch to visit the country. This article is more than 2 months old. Its quite simple: Dianna was the Peoples Princess, just as Harry is the peoples Prince. (Operation Legacy and the BRF wanting to raid the welfare fund to pay for BP heating bills are two items) [112] In 1980, Canadian politicians sent to London to discuss the patriation of the Canadian constitution found Elizabeth "better informed than any of the British politicians or bureaucrats". [166] As a result, much of the fury among the public softened and the protests were called off. [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. Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air pollution from vehicles. My partner and I watched it. [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. A girl lays a flower outside Windsor Castle following the passing of Elizabeth II. 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I am still so sad for him given all that has happened. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. [167] Elizabeth made a speech and praised Philip for his role as a consort, referring to him as "my strength and stay". Just as Harry and Meghan overshadow them. Oh well . The first official portrait photograph of Elizabeth was taken by Marcus Adams in 1926.[315]. Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother EdwardVIII, making the ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth the heir presumptive. The King has approved an order that the day of the Queens funeral will be a bank holiday. [71] The coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey was televised for the first time, with the exception of the anointing and communion. [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. I was born the same year as Diana. On 8 September 2022, at 15:10 BST, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning British monarch, died of old age at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, at the age of 96. 2022 BBC. Yet, for Dis I made a special journey to visit KP and signed the book of condolences at the cathedral in my home city. She did not remarry. Dianas funeral was a tragic event that people watched with immediate family. [261] Her death certificate recorded her cause of death as "old age" and showed her full name to be Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, listing her occupation as "Her Majesty the Queen". I definitely streamed Will and Kates wedding while at work, haha. Interesting comparison to audiences for the EURO2020 final, he noted. 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. The Duke of York, as a non-working royal, has been permitted uniform for the vigil by the Queens children on Saturday. I remember lines of unknown people linking arms and walking down Whitehall, all of us just swept along on a tide of happiness and relief. [148] In December, Prince Charles and his wife, Diana, formally separated. Lord Salisbury and Lord Kilmuir, the lord chancellor, consulted the British Cabinet, Churchill, and the chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee, resulting in Elizabeth appointing their recommended candidate: Harold Macmillan. It's not a nice result". It just occurred to me that much like Diana, Meghan photographs so beautifully. [107] The crisis fuelled Australian republicanism. [23] Later, she was enrolled as a Sea Ranger. [192] On 4 April 2013, she received an honorary BAFTA for her patronage of the film industry and was called "the most memorable Bond girl yet" at the award ceremony. I am one year younger than Diana and I can still remember what I was doing, wearing and my initial response was, devastated. Additional styles include Defender of the Faith and Duke of Lancaster. Hundreds of millions more are likely to have watched the proceedings around the world, with Piers Morgan providing commentary on Fox News in the US and Christiane Amanpour among the line-up on CNN. The King and the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales and members of the royal family will leave for Windsor by car. "[94] Before her tour through parts of Quebec in 1964, the press reported extremists within the Quebec separatist movement were plotting Elizabeth's assassination. The Queens funeral: what we can expect over the next 10 days, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. [47] In later life, however, she told the biographer Tim Heald that Philip was "an English gentleman". [288] Scenes of a relaxed, informal home life were occasionally witnessed; she and her family, from time to time, prepared a meal together and washed the dishes afterwards. Im surprise it was only 250,000 people who visited the empty casket. [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. [82], In 1956, the British and French prime ministers, Sir Anthony Eden and Guy Mollet, discussed the possibility of France joining the Commonwealth. [106], In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. I agree. A lot has changed in 25 years as far as media consumption and I imagine that viewing Dianas funeral on TV was the only option people really had then since internet access was not as ubiquitous, nor super equipped for streaming. 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. 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. The overall audience peaked at 12:25 BST, as her coffin was carried through the streets from Westminster Abbey. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told attendees of the Queen's state funeral that grief felt across the world arises from the Queen's 'abundant life and loving service, now gone from us'. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, and change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. [20], Elizabeth received private tuition in constitutional history from Henry Marten, Vice-Provost of Eton College,[21] and learned French from a succession of native-speaking governesses. [112] She was particularly interested after the failure of Bill C-60, which would have affected her role as head of state. [249] In June 2022, Elizabeth met the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who "came away thinking there is someone who has no fear of death, has hope in the future, knows the rock on which she stands and that gives her strength. [19] Consequently, Elizabeth's father became king, taking the regnal name GeorgeVI. "[40] The oft-quoted speech was written by Dermot Morrah, a journalist for The Times. Elizabeth held many titles and honorary military positions throughout the Commonwealth, was sovereign of many orders in her own countries, and received honours and awards from around the world. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any Lord Hailsham suggested that Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret should be evacuated to Canada to avoid the frequent aerial bombings of London by the Luftwaffe. Could it be an opportunity for Ukraine to talk with the leaders of Europe? It was bizarre, to say the least. 10.44am The procession will set off led by the massed pipes and drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas and the Royal Air Force, a total of 200 musicians. 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. There were way too many people in the crowd weeping and cheering, which I thought was way too much emotion for a country that still prizes stoicism as its highest value. It is against convention to ask or reveal the monarch's views. They had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward. And a lot of it could have been cut or done at a later date. [93] On a visit to Ghana the same year, she dismissed fears for her safety, even though her host, President Kwame Nkrumah, who had replaced her as head of state, was a target for assassins. Details, please! Although she faced occasional republican sentiment and media criticism of her familyparticularly after the breakdowns of her children's marriages, her annus horribilis in 1992, and the death in 1997 of her former daughter-in-law Dianasupport for the monarchy in the United Kingdom remained consistently high throughout her lifetime, as did her personal popularity. It emerged later that Cameron had specifically requested that she register her concern. The military will line the streets and also join the procession. Thanks TeamMeg I didnt know that. [83] In November 1956, Britain and France invaded Egypt in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to capture the Suez Canal. Glenn Dyer. [167], In 1999, as part of the process of devolution within the UK, Elizabeth formally opened newly established legislatures for Wales and Scotland: the National Assembly for Wales at Cardiff in May,[168] and the Scottish Parliament at Edinburgh in July. The overflow area set up with cameras was pretty much half empty. You just cant compare TV numbers from then and now. The day of the Queen's funeral will be a Bank Holiday, it has been confirmed.. [244] On 6 September 2022, she appointed her 15th British prime minister, Liz Truss, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. 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? 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. [160] Afterwards, for five days the royal couple shielded their grandsons from the intense press interest by keeping them at Balmoral where they could grieve in private,[161] but the royal family's silence and seclusion, and the failure to fly a flag at half-mast over Buckingham Palace, caused public dismay. [236], Elizabeth was present at the service of thanksgiving for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey on 29 March,[237] but was unable to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service that month[238] or the Royal Maundy service in April. Elizabeth was on holiday with her extended family at Balmoral. [130] The tour included the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, and the Terracotta Warriors. I was expecting the sort of British spectacle you read about in books. [113] Elizabeth's composure and skill in controlling her mount were widely praised. text-align: center; QEIIs funeral was expected because she was nearly 100. The funeral was at 3:00am where I live, and I wasnt getting up for it either. [295] In public, she took to wearing mostly solid-colour overcoats and decorative hats, allowing her to be seen easily in a crowd. I came across an article yesterday that say Charles and Camilla were having marital problems. Nobody in the USA really cared about the BRF until Diana came along. I thought the official numbers had more basis in fact. I think a bit of fatigue set in the 10 days between her death and the funeral. Diana Stan for life. margin: auto; [296], At Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee in 1977, the crowds and celebrations were genuinely enthusiastic;[297] but, in the 1980s, public criticism of the royal family increased, as the personal and working lives of Elizabeth's children came under media scrutiny. #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { The kids werent interested. [273][274][275][276], Elizabeth rarely gave interviews and little was known of her political opinions, which she did not express explicitly in public. He and Elizabeth lived intermittently in Malta for several months at a time in the hamlet of Gwardamana, at Villa Guardamangia, the rented home of Philip's uncle, Lord Mountbatten. [278] After the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, Prime Minister David Cameron was overheard saying that Elizabeth was pleased with the outcome. [124] Thatcher's biographer, John Campbell, claimed "the report was a piece of journalistic mischief-making". 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. Obviously, there were tons of people on the streets for Dianas funeral but were there more for the queens funeral. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral. Elizabeth also possessed royal standards and personal flags for use in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, and elsewhere. [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. Was a bit peeved when I realized all the stations were funeral coverage. I miss Diana. It going to an uphill battle for him. 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. [79] She became the first reigning monarch of Australia and New Zealand to visit those nations. They said schools would be expected to close. It just goes to show the wall to wall media enforced 24/7 mourning went against them in the end. Philip complained, "I am the only man in the country not allowed to give his name to his own children. Agreed. Yup. The thing is, there was no way this funeral was gonna be anything else or get any ratings after the BRF, BM and RR chose to make everything about the Sussexes. Dianas life was too short and had a tragic end. In all fairness, its a spurious comparison. "[31], In 1943, Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a visit to the Grenadier Guards, of which she had been appointed colonel the previous year. But outside of all of that, I wasnt really taken by much of the rest of it. "[65] In 1960, the surname Mountbatten-Windsor was adopted for Philip and Elizabeth's male-line descendants who do not carry royal titles. well to be honest there many ways to watch news since Diana died even on twitter, those are not taken into account. An estimated 250,000 members of the public filed past the coffin, as did politicians and other public figures. Proposals, such as appointing her Constable of Caernarfon Castle or a patron of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth), were abandoned for several reasons, including fear of associating Elizabeth with conscientious objectors in the Urdd at a time when Britain was at war. [159], In August 1997, a year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. [185] Elizabeth's 11-day visit to Australia in October 2011 was her 16th visit to the country since 1954. [116], From April to September 1982, Elizabeth's son, Prince Andrew, served with British forces in the Falklands War, for which she reportedly felt anxiety[117] and pride. [22] A Girl Guides company, the 1st Buckingham Palace Company, was formed specifically so she could socialise with girls her own age. (My husband is former Army). The Queen will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel during a service at 7.30pm. [310] Polling in Great Britain during the Platinum Jubilee, however, showed Elizabeth's personal popularity remained strong. Kirsty Young was also on the BBC presenting team on Monday, while Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham led the coverage on ITV. I doubt a lot of young people were tuning in to watch the funeral of an old queen. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2022 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Once she burst on the scene we were hooked until the final horrible end. I miss JFK Jr. for similar reasons. "[211] On 8May, the 75th anniversary of VE Day, in a television broadcast at 9pmthe exact time at which her father GeorgeVI had broadcast to the nation on the same day in 1945she asked people to "never give up, never despair". 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) The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford. While that may be true, Dianas numbers didnt either. In a magazine, which he owned and edited,[86] Lord Altrincham accused her of being "out of touch". [294] Her wardrobe developed a recognisable, signature style driven more by function than fashion. It feels wrong to compare the two events, but the thing is, the undercurrent of all of the British medias coverage was the death of QEII must be bigger than Dianas death. I bring this up because Dianas funeral outsold. } [52] In post-war Britain, it was not acceptable for Philip's German relations, including his three surviving sisters, to be invited to the wedding. We close comments on older posts to fight comment spam. [286] Her main leisure interests included equestrianism and dogs, especially her Pembroke Welsh Corgis. [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. Theres an awful lot of excuses for the lackluster ratings this funeral got after being told by British news that there would be 4 billion viewers. I think that the state funeral will in retrospect be the biggest event for the British monarchy of the 21st century. I dont know if theres any royal family member Im so passionate about that Ill get up in the middle of the night to watch live. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with her associated national and Commonwealth tours. [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. I didnt watch the funeral but I was on Twitter whole day to see the pictures of Meghan and Harry. Before the state funeral, her coffin will be transported to Westminster Abbey on the state gun carriage. [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. [118] On 9 July, she awoke in her bedroom at Buckingham Palace to find an intruder, Michael Fagan, in the room with her. 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. [170] Shortly before midnight, she officially opened the Dome. 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. [177] The newspaper also paid 25,000 towards her legal costs. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; 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. snort. Only 250, 000 people queued to file pass the Queens coffin as well. Plus, theres the part raised by other commenters about the coverage fatigue. So sad. And there are a ton more options if you dont want to watch the funeral. "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. [94] Harold Macmillan wrote, "The Queen has been absolutely determined all through She is impatient of the attitude towards her to treat her as a film star She has indeed 'the heart and stomach of a man' She loves her duty and means to be a Queen. [d] In October 1995, Elizabeth was tricked into a hoax call by Montreal radio host Pierre Brassard impersonating Canadian prime minister Jean Chrtien. In each of her realms, she had a distinct title that follows a similar formula: Queen of Saint Lucia and of Her other Realms and Territories in Saint Lucia, Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories in Australia, etc. [50] Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. [242] For the Jubilee concert, she took part in a sketch with Paddington Bear, that opened the event outside Buckingham Palace. It still stands that the Sussexes featured prominently in an event with massive viewership and global reach. Im sure they look forward to being stuck on a bus again. Heres how, when and where to watch the service live from London tonight. Coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka deposed Ganilau and declared Fiji a republic. [22], In 1939, Elizabeth's parents toured Canada and the United States. Yeah, I think the 10 days of coverage sort of killed interest in the actual funeral. [127] Brian Mulroney, Canadian prime minister between 1984 and 1993, said Elizabeth was a "behind the scenes force" in ending apartheid. [133], By the end of the 1980s, Elizabeth had become the target of satire. "[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. Elizabeth was patron of more than 600 organisations and charities. [69] In 1960, she married Antony Armstrong-Jones, who was created Earl of Snowdon the following year. Yet another reason they are so jealous of Meghan. So theres really no way to estimate it. Theres a reason the monarchy in France got overthrown. [248] The Queen told Canadian governor-general Adrienne Clarkson in a meeting in 2002 that she would never abdicate, saying "It is not our tradition. [11] Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature, and music. As you say, with TQs funeral, you could catch up with archived content. [38] In 1946, she was inducted into the Gorsedd of Bards at the National Eisteddfod of Wales. [37] Welsh politicians suggested she be made Princess of Wales on her 18th birthday. Some of the papers played long and loud tunes on the string of Philip's foreign origin. Has three children with her ex-husband, Franois Olivennes: Hannah (born in 1988), Joseph (born 1991), and Georges (born 2000). [25] They corresponded regularly,[25] and she and her parents made the first royal transatlantic telephone call on 18 May. The 24/7 covers was completely unnecessary. [271][270] Elizabeth's fell pony, and two royal corgis, stood at the side of the procession. [10], Elizabeth's only sibling, Princess Margaret, was born in 1930. According to the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (Barb) which is responsible for recording TV audiences around 28.5m people tuned in to view the Queens funeral across the main channels of BBC One, BBC Two, ITV (or STV), Sky News and BBC News. By clicking "Reject all" you reject all non-essential cookies and similar technologies, but Yahoo will continue to use essential cookies and similar technologies. [106] As Whitlam had a majority in the House of Representatives, Speaker Gordon Scholes appealed to Elizabeth to reverse Kerr's decision. Good luck chuck, you will definitely get even less. Contrary to Edens claims-there was no obstruction in the camera angle. [147] Two days later, British prime minister John Major announced plans to reform the royal finances, drawn up the previous year, including Elizabeth paying income tax from 1993 onwards, and a reduction in the civil list. But Harry, also as a non-working royal, had previously been expected to wear morning dress throughout the funerals ceremonial events. [114] That October Elizabeth was the subject of another attack while on a visit to Dunedin, New Zealand. I believe this easily. 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. [48], Before the marriage, Philip renounced his Greek and Danish titles, officially converted from Greek Orthodoxy to Anglicanism, and adopted the style Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, taking the surname of his mother's British family. I didnt watch Dianas funeral but I was only 9 when she died. 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. Eden recommended she consult Lord Salisbury, the lord president of the council. 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. It doesnt make any sense to compare 1997 and 2022 numbers of people who watched on TV. 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. Channel 4 chose to broadcast the Queen's coronation from 1953 and other royal documentaries. The route, through Parliament Square, the Mall and Constitution Hill, will be lined by members of the armed forces. Also those figures were only that high bc people wanted to see Harry and Meghan. Who was at the Queen's funeral - and who was not? [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. [312], Elizabeth was portrayed in a variety of media by many notable artists, including painters Pietro Annigoni, Peter Blake, Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy, Terence Cuneo, Lucian Freud, Rolf Harris, Damien Hirst, Juliet Pannett and Tai-Shan Schierenberg. Maybe if he was able to properly mourn for those 10 days before the funeral, he would have handled things better. Elizabeths funeral, while emotional for some, was not nearly as huge for the people. [318] Upon her accession, she inherited the various arms her father held as sovereign. [282] She demonstrated support for inter-faith relations and met with leaders of other churches and religions, including five popes: PiusXII, JohnXXIII, John PaulII, BenedictXVI and Francis. The Nielsen numbers are striking an average of 11.4 million viewers watched the Queen's state funeral -- this next to the 33.2 million people who watched Diana's funeral more than 2 decades ago in the States. [97] Her fourth child, Prince Edward, was born in March 1964. While the seven or so days between Dianas death and the Queens statement/the funeral was marked by a lot of retrospective coverage of Diana and a lot of commentary around her legacy, the royals, etc., it wasnt this 10 day mourning period marked by several events. Diana's two sons, Princes William and Harry, wanted to attend church, so Elizabeth and Philip took them that morning. The service will be televised, and a national two minutes silence is expected to be held. [165] That November, Elizabeth and her husband held a reception at Banqueting House to mark their golden wedding anniversary. Elizabeth was born on 21 April 1926, the first child of Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King GeorgeVI), and his wife, Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother). [193], On 3 March 2013, Elizabeth stayed overnight at King Edward VII's Hospital as a precaution after developing symptoms of gastroenteritis. Prince Philips coffin will move from the Royal Vault to the memorial chapel to join the Queens. Mic has a few articles on his Conquest of the Useless site that are pretty good. Streaming Shmeaming! I hope The Sussexes dont go, and instead, they send Chuck an inkwell as a gift. I mean, theres a reason why all of the broadcasters chose lingering shots of Prince Harry to drive up ratings. Did you miss the people screaming at news organizations enough with the queen!. 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