Queen Elizabeth II has died

[Florestan]

Before this thread disappears, I thought that I'd post this, which I found quite endearing.
Here is the Royal Piper waking up King Charles (I wrote 'Prince' initially) for the first time at Clarence House. He is the same piper who played at the late Queen's funeral. Not sure if it will play outside the UK:
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-10-25/king-charles-woken-by-bagpipe-alarm-clock-just-like-the-queen

I played it too. Very moving. Queens and kings come and go, the piper stays. 

[vandermolen]

I played it too. Very moving. Queens and kings come and go, the piper stays. 

I found it very moving as well Andrei

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Nice to read that King Charles kept the same piper...rather bittersweet.   

PD

[vandermolen]

Nice to read that King Charles kept the same piper...rather bittersweet.   

PD

As an animal lover PD, I suspect that you'll be pleased to hear that it is reported (in my 'Times Souvenir Guide') that the royal corgis (Muic and Sandy) were in attendance with HM during her final hours.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

As an animal lover PD, I suspect that you'll be pleased to hear that it is reported (in my 'Times Souvenir Guide') that the royal corgis (Muic and Sandy) were in attendance with HM during her final hours.

I hadn't thought about it before now, but I would have been surprised if they weren't.     Still, good to hear it.

PD

[Karl Henning]

Aye.

[vandermolen]

Painting of HM Lying-In-State by her last artist in residence: