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Would You Que For 24hrs To See The Queen

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By *bsolutley Fab OP   Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Just wondering how patriotic you fabbers are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just wondering how patriotic you fabbers are. "

Id not queue for 24hrs for anything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Knowing I couldn't use the toilet would make me need it more, so nope. No can do!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn’t queue an hour!

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

I think they all have rocks in their heads

Its box...you can see it 24/7 on TV, you can't even stop and look, you just get herded through in a minute or so...madness!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also you can be patriotic and a republican! They’re not mutually exclusive!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Also you can be patriotic and a republican! They’re not mutually exclusive! "

Hallelujah!

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By *agertha73Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

No

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

24 minutes nope

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't even like waiting 4 minutes for my popcorn in the microwave

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

For Wales hell yeah.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s like a kind of media fuelled mass hysteria I’ll bet psychologist’s will be studying this for years, probably well in to the reign of King Boris I

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By *ldbutrandyMan
over a year ago

West Midlands

No now Freddie Mercury isn't with them.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

No, not a couple of hours

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lmfao. Anyway

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By *uffnmuffCouple
over a year ago

London

No

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Also you can be patriotic and a republican! They’re not mutually exclusive! "

Whaaat! You mean.? Mind blown

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Also you can be patriotic and a republican! They’re not mutually exclusive! "

Oh yeah! Damn fab actually made me forget that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Also you can be patriotic and a republican! They’re not mutually exclusive!

Whaaat! You mean.? Mind blown "

Haha! It seems obvious but I’ve seen people conflate them time and time again on here lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, however I will see the hearse carrying the coffin to Windsor on Monday, my little way of showing some respect.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Knowing I couldn't use the toilet would make me need it more, so nope. No can do! "

5live said there's porta loos

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By *espacito56Man
over a year ago

Orkney

Nope

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By *enuine MikeMan
over a year ago

Guildford

No

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Each to their own but I don’t get it. Queuing for hours to see a dead body. It’s a bit grim.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

I respect the Queen and all her dedication to service for 70 years ..

But a 24 hour queue is a bit much for a 48 year old with a dodgy back I'm afraid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surely a better mark of respect would be to donate those 24 hours to one of her charitable causes?

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Also you can be patriotic and a republican! They’re not mutually exclusive!

Whaaat! You mean.? Mind blown

Haha! It seems obvious but I’ve seen people conflate them time and time again on here lol "

Well yeah... We do love a good bun fight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Each to their own but I don’t get it. Queuing for hours to see a dead body. It’s a bit grim."

No one is queuing to see a dead body. They are paying their respects in person to the longest serving Head of State in British history. The total opposite of grim.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Surely a better mark of respect would be to donate those 24 hours to one of her charitable causes?"

That is a beautiful thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Each to their own but I don’t get it. Queuing for hours to see a dead body. It’s a bit grim.

No one is queuing to see a dead body. They are paying their respects in person to the longest serving Head of State in British history. The total opposite of grim."

That might be the reason but that doesn’t change what they are actually doing. I respect the Queen but I don’t need to look at her coffin to pay my respects.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't travel and spend money to do it. But if it was in my town? Yeah, I think I could be tempted to feel a part of one of the biggest events this country has seen since WW2. I queued 2 hours for a phone once. Pretty sure I'd see it as an adventure.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Surely a better mark of respect would be to donate those 24 hours to one of her charitable causes?

That is a beautiful thought "

Just imagine if all those people donated a day to charity and how much difference could be made? Or even just donated the amount it would cost them to get to and spend 24hrs in London!

Charity fundraising is my day job unsurprisingly!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Surely a better mark of respect would be to donate those 24 hours to one of her charitable causes?

That is a beautiful thought

Just imagine if all those people donated a day to charity and how much difference could be made? Or even just donated the amount it would cost them to get to and spend 24hrs in London!

Charity fundraising is my day job unsurprisingly! "

My job is related to charities too x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Surely a better mark of respect would be to donate those 24 hours to one of her charitable causes?

That is a beautiful thought

Just imagine if all those people donated a day to charity and how much difference could be made? Or even just donated the amount it would cost them to get to and spend 24hrs in London!

Charity fundraising is my day job unsurprisingly!

My job is related to charities too x"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was working otherwise yes I would. However you feel about monarchy or the Queen it’s a moment in history I won’t see again in my lifetime. Probably not for generations.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Wouldn't even queue for 24 minutes.

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By *mma29Couple
over a year ago

wirral

Ain't nobody got time for that.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"I was working otherwise yes I would. However you feel about monarchy or the Queen it’s a moment in history I won’t see again in my lifetime. Probably not for generations. "

Charles is 70 odd. Probably won't be generations.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never knew her.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was working otherwise yes I would. However you feel about monarchy or the Queen it’s a moment in history I won’t see again in my lifetime. Probably not for generations.

Charles is 70 odd. Probably won't be generations. "

Not same thing though. Elizabeth’s first PM was Churchill. 70 years on the throne. Seen everything. Ww2 to AI. Astonishing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it! "

Wise words.

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Nope.

I honestly see neither the point, nor do I think for one second that the Queen would expect it either.

Aside from the cost element, the idea of people needing to queue to spend seconds next to a possibly (according to potentially unfounded claims) empty coffin of someone they had no close familial ties with, is more than a little strange to me.

I can think of dozens of people who have done plenty for charity, served their communities for life, contributed hugely to society in terms of scientific advances/works of art/medical breakthroughs.....and yet nobody would dream of doing the same for them?

Will there be the same queues forming when Attenborough passes or Sir Terence English?

You can show respect in far better ways than this.

A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, however I will see the hearse carrying the coffin to Windsor on Monday, my little way of showing some respect. "

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it! "

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

No but respect to all those who have given up their time and queued that long.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Nope.

I honestly see neither the point, nor do I think for one second that the Queen would expect it either.

Aside from the cost element, the idea of people needing to queue to spend seconds next to a possibly (according to potentially unfounded claims) empty coffin of someone they had no close familial ties with, is more than a little strange to me.

I can think of dozens of people who have done plenty for charity, served their communities for life, contributed hugely to society in terms of scientific advances/works of art/medical breakthroughs.....and yet nobody would dream of doing the same for them?

Will there be the same queues forming when Attenborough passes or Sir Terence English?

You can show respect in far better ways than this.

A"

Are you the respect police then? Or do you think people might choose to show respect in their own way?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No

NBVN x

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Nope.

LvM

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By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

Personally, no.

But if it brings you comfort or happiness, good luck to you.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Nope.

I honestly see neither the point, nor do I think for one second that the Queen would expect it either.

Aside from the cost element, the idea of people needing to queue to spend seconds next to a possibly (according to potentially unfounded claims) empty coffin of someone they had no close familial ties with, is more than a little strange to me.

I can think of dozens of people who have done plenty for charity, served their communities for life, contributed hugely to society in terms of scientific advances/works of art/medical breakthroughs.....and yet nobody would dream of doing the same for them?

Will there be the same queues forming when Attenborough passes or Sir Terence English?

You can show respect in far better ways than this.

A

Are you the respect police then? Or do you think people might choose to show respect in their own way? "

The OP's question asked what I'd do.

I answered for me.

Nobody else.

Others can of course do as they wish.

Such as accuse people of being the 'respect police' for having a different viewpoint.

A

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

No, my back wouldn’t be up to it.

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes

No, as much as I have a lot of respect for her but I don't think I could queue for 24 hours. I'm a fidget as it is lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I wouldn't. I have links with her military and public services, wore her uniforms for 40 years and utmost respect for her. On Wednesday I happened to be in London, by coincidence, as she was being moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. The whole place was emotionally charged but I didn't feel the urge to join the crowds. I will watch the funeral on TV. We all pay our respects in our own way.

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

I wouldn't

But I completely understand why people are

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No 24 minutes lol! But the way I see it, once some is dead, they're gone. The memory of them alive is better than the memory of their corpse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No.

What do people do when they finally get there? Do you get a limited amount of time?

Do they provide coffee? Where do you pee?

Can you order a photo on the way out?

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

No I wouldn’t, whilst I have utmost respect for the queen and all that she has done, I’d rather pay my respects in other ways

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I couldn’t be arsed to go see her at any events she was at when she was alive so definitely not now she’s dead. And absolutely not waiting in a queue for that long.

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By *imAndBarbCouple
over a year ago

chester


"Just wondering how patriotic you fabbers are. "

Wouldn’t queue 5 minutes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I couldn’t be arsed to go see her at any events she was at when she was alive so definitely not now she’s dead. And absolutely not waiting in a queue for that long. "

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By *an4funMan
over a year ago

london


"For Wales hell yeah."

You mean like if Wales were to die and got put in a coffin then displayed in a large hall?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't queue that long myself but full respect to anyone who does. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn’t que for 30 mins for a table at Nando’s. And I really really like Nando’s.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really wouldn’t even consider it. They stayed 14 hours this morning on tv thought that was crazy enough but 24 hours just NO

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think everyone pays their respects in the way that has deepest meaning to them

But, I don't like that it is a 'spectacle' and like a queue at a theme park

I don't like the celebs etc wiping tears when they get within camera range

I think it's entirely possible to be thankful and respectful in your own home town or by giving or doing things, as some have suggested, such as for charities that ER was a patron of

But no, I would not join that queue if I was able

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Not even for 24 seconds. I think we're all equal.

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By *mp411Man
over a year ago

chester

Nah not a minute or a second she did nothing for me I didn't know her hell she didn't even know I existed same with 99.99% of the UK

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"No I wouldn't. I have links with her military and public services, wore her uniforms for 40 years and utmost respect for her. I will watch the funeral on TV. We all pay our respects in our own way."

Pretty much the same albeit 4 yrs less and have nothing but the highest regard for the duty and service she gave to the country..

But I also echo what Fabio said about people respecting other peoples choices and decisions and not mocking them for that..

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By *ldbutrandyMan
over a year ago

West Midlands

I can't even stand the back and forth queues in the airport. The thought of 24 hrs of that....wow. I mean. How can you sit and chill, with it moving. Albeit slowly, all the time?

If I lived a few miles away I'd maybe do an hour or two. However I do respect how she lived her life.

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By *NL Social SpurschickWoman
over a year ago

Social Zone


"I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it! "

Spot on. People show their respects in the way they choose, no one needs to understand why they do it a certain way

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would not queue to be part of that circus -- watching it unfold says a lot about the intelligence of our nation.

However, licking a boot while it stamps on your face is a pretty impressive feat.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Nope.

I honestly see neither the point, nor do I think for one second that the Queen would expect it either.

Aside from the cost element, the idea of people needing to queue to spend seconds next to a possibly (according to potentially unfounded claims) empty coffin of someone they had no close familial ties with, is more than a little strange to me.

I can think of dozens of people who have done plenty for charity, served their communities for life, contributed hugely to society in terms of scientific advances/works of art/medical breakthroughs.....and yet nobody would dream of doing the same for them?

Will there be the same queues forming when Attenborough passes or Sir Terence English?

You can show respect in far better ways than this.

A"

I'll be at the front of the queue when Sir David passes, I will genuinely be upset when that day comes.

I'm going (hopefully) via the accessible queue to Westminster Hall at some point tomorrow.

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

I'm contemplating it

I once spent 16 hours waiting for a flight at DFW airport so this should be doable.

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

No

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By *imAndBarbCouple
over a year ago

chester


"I would not queue to be part of that circus -- watching it unfold says a lot about the intelligence of our nation.

However, licking a boot while it stamps on your face is a pretty impressive feat."

Great point, well made!

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By *iren!Woman
over a year ago

leeds

No. Hate ques

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By *revaunanceCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

Yes.

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By *imAndBarbCouple
over a year ago

chester


"Nah not a minute or a second she did nothing for me I didn't know her hell she didn't even know I existed same with 99.99% of the UK "

Fact! Well said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it! "

This

The Queen meant so much to people in different ways and for different reasons, nobody should be mocked for showing respect in the way they wish too.

I wouldn't be able to cope with the crowds or the queues and I am paying my respects my way

Tbf I am enjoying the crowd coverage and the myriad of people who are being asked their thoughts. Everyone has given answers meaningful to them.

I think in these times of disconnection it is important for people to be together, strangers who have become friends sharing through the mutual connection that is the Queen.

Maybe the lonely won't be so lonely now and I think the Queen would of approved of that.

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales


"For Wales hell yeah.

You mean like if Wales were to die and got put in a coffin then displayed in a large hall?"

No I'm patriotic for my country Wales.

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By *bsolutley Fab OP   Man
over a year ago

Fareham


"I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it!

This

The Queen meant so much to people in different ways and for different reasons, nobody should be mocked for showing respect in the way they wish too.

I wouldn't be able to cope with the crowds or the queues and I am paying my respects my way

Tbf I am enjoying the crowd coverage and the myriad of people who are being asked their thoughts. Everyone has given answers meaningful to them.

I think in these times of disconnection it is important for people to be together, strangers who have become friends sharing through the mutual connection that is the Queen.

Maybe the lonely won't be so lonely now and I think the Queen would of approved of that."

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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Yes I would, without hesitation.

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By *hismMan
over a year ago

Ballygonowhere

As much as I'm saddened by the Queen's death,there is no one or anything I can think of,where I would willing queue for 24 hours.

I get frustrated waitin in line at the checkouts in Tesco

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

No but fair play to those that do. They don’t deserve the scorn or nasty mocking.

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

Nope ,its not for us.

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

Yes I would

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

No and, I don't understand it at all. I don't like the hysteria fuelled by the media and I don't want to see it 24/7.

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By *ockey64Man
over a year ago

Gloucester

Nope. It’s bloody ridiculous. If the done that in prisons the government would get done for torture. And there’s people with young kids etc. worlds gone bloody mad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bet not one person who has queued regrets it. It seems like an inspiring act of collective solidarity and memory.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope wouldnt queue that long for most things in this world

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By *ememberTheNameMan
over a year ago

barnsley


"Just wondering how patriotic you fabbers are. "

Yes when she was alive and maybe to shake her hand but no not to see the coffin

No disrespect to the lady but I just wouldn’t

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By *idnight RamblerMan
over a year ago

Pershore

Probably not. But not through any disrespect to the Queen or Royalty.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.


"I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it!

This

The Queen meant so much to people in different ways and for different reasons, nobody should be mocked for showing respect in the way they wish too.

I wouldn't be able to cope with the crowds or the queues and I am paying my respects my way

Tbf I am enjoying the crowd coverage and the myriad of people who are being asked their thoughts. Everyone has given answers meaningful to them.

I think in these times of disconnection it is important for people to be together, strangers who have become friends sharing through the mutual connection that is the Queen.

Maybe the lonely won't be so lonely now and I think the Queen would of approved of that."

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By *dwalu2Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"I bet not one person who has queued regrets it. It seems like an inspiring act of collective solidarity and memory. "

There was a guy on the radio who left the queue after five hours because he said other people there were disrespectful and more interested in trying to spot celebrities then any act of observance. He regretted it. Can’t imagine he’s the only one.

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original

How many in the queue are eating Swan butties

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I may queue

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"I bet not one person who has queued regrets it. It seems like an inspiring act of collective solidarity and memory.

There was a guy on the radio who left the queue after five hours because he said other people there were disrespectful and more interested in trying to spot celebrities then any act of observance. He regretted it. Can’t imagine he’s the only one."

There's always one.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

..


"Nope. It’s bloody ridiculous. If the done that in prisons the government would get done for torture. And there’s people with young kids etc. worlds gone bloody mad "

Why do you think the worlds gone mad? It’s personal choice. It’s hardly a new thing, look back to previous funerals and they drew similar crowds.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If i had the time i might line up, but met and guarded her so i have the memory

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Much as I liked the Queen there is no way I would queue for that length of time. To me that is just silly.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Nope. It’s bloody ridiculous. If the done that in prisons the government would get done for torture. And there’s people with young kids etc. worlds gone bloody mad "

Somewhat unusual view of torture but hey.. Opinions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not for me but I understand why some will

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By *dsmithMan
over a year ago

Loudwater

We’re British. We queue. That’s what we do.

That’s what we’re know for throughout the world.

We don’t disappoint.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Nothing unifies our country quite like hating on something... First it was the China virus, then it was Boris, now its the Queen. As the musician laureate mused... Haters gonna hate.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

No, I wouldn't.

Grief moves people in different ways, and obviously people have different views of the monarchy. I am bemused by the entire thing from a societal perspective, but not from an individual perspective.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

If I could then I would, happily.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Nothing unifies our country quite like hating on something... First it was the China virus, then it was Boris, now its the Queen. As the musician laureate mused... Haters gonna hate. "

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol

I I pay my respects in my own private way

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By *d4funtimesMan
over a year ago

Cambridge

Poor royal family, like everyone else or every families, they would certainly like to grief in private.

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original

"Queue"...

The first letter doing the work...the rest just queing silently

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By *lean_CutMan
over a year ago

Rasen area


"Just wondering how patriotic you fabbers are.

Id not queue for 24hrs for anything "

This. And especially that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would rather go pub

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You couldn't pay me to queue.

Absolutely disgusted to hear that a large number of foodbanks will be closed on Monday.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s personal choice. It’s hardly a new thing, look back to previous funerals and they drew similar crowds. "

Have you ever heard of Stockholm Syndrome?

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

I don't Que longer than 1hr at Alton tower. Let alone spend 24hrs doing it.

#GodBlessHer.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Personally, no.

But each to their own

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By *tylebender03Man
over a year ago

Manchester

I wouldn’t give it 15 mins tbh

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original


"It’s personal choice. It’s hardly a new thing, look back to previous funerals and they drew similar crowds.

Have you ever heard of Stockholm Syndrome? "

Yes.its when captors start to bond with the abductors...

Did you perhaps mean herd mentality..like people going to watch Everton football club.. for no obvious reason.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

No. Not even 24 minutes. Not 24 seconds.

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original

Would the Queen have wanted all NHS/hospital appointments to be cancelled on Monday.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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"It’s personal choice. It’s hardly a new thing, look back to previous funerals and they drew similar crowds.

Have you ever heard of Stockholm Syndrome? "

I don’t think you’ve got that quite right

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s personal choice. It’s hardly a new thing, look back to previous funerals and they drew similar crowds.

Have you ever heard of Stockholm Syndrome?

I don’t think you’ve got that quite right "

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire


"No. Not even 24 minutes. Not 24 seconds.

"

Not even to get a selfie with David Beckham

To the Op, not even to get a selfie with Becks or to see a wooden box. I’ll queue for a Greggs when I’m hungry but definitely not for a Royal, dead or alive.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"Would rather go pub "

^ he drinks at The Queen's Head.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"It’s personal choice. It’s hardly a new thing, look back to previous funerals and they drew similar crowds.

Have you ever heard of Stockholm Syndrome? "

Yes. Have you?

Winston

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"No. Not even 24 minutes. Not 24 seconds.

Not even to get a selfie with David Beckham

To the Op, not even to get a selfie with Becks or to see a wooden box. I’ll queue for a Greggs when I’m hungry but definitely not for a Royal, dead or alive. "

Not for a selfie with anyone! I don't think I have an idol ......... I'll have to think of someone i'd queue for.

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Just like watching footie or F1, as much as I would love to be there in person would rather watch on Tele relaxed on sofa

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By *jorkishMan
over a year ago

Seaforth

No but others want to and that shouldn't be criticised or disrespected

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By *hezGeekCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Not my jam, but if doing so brings someone comfort, closure or anything else they need, then fair play to them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s personal choice. It’s hardly a new thing, look back to previous funerals and they drew similar crowds.

Have you ever heard of Stockholm Syndrome? "

Wrong definition

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

It's very simply a personal choice for everyone and many have done and found it was right for them and that's great.

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By *ripodius WillyusMan
over a year ago

Here and there

No chance can I just say you do not have to be a royalist to be patriotic folk get it mixed up all time.

I am english and proud at that well not always proud of folk that look down on less well off.

My answer is no and will not be hypocrite.

Shame for her family for having lost their mum etc.

Thats all no one person is better than another yet everyone is expected to mourn etc and if that helps anyone then thats fair.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do these people not have jobs to go to

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Do these people not have jobs to go to "

Probably. And they probably book a day's leave to pay their respects.

Winston

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original


"Do these people not have jobs to go to "

Groom of the stool...?

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By *orbidden eastMan
over a year ago

london dodging electric scooters

Nah I rather stay at home in my pyjamas and have a cup of tea with company

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

No but it doesn't make me less patriotic than anyone else.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Much as I would have liked to no! One of my neices was 15 and half hours yesterday in the queue x

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"Nah I rather stay at home in my pyjamas and have a cup of tea in the company of eunuchs. "

•

And no one will judge you for this. Respect.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Do these people not have jobs to go to "

Who knows. It's their business though. If they want to. And if they don't.. Its reasonable to allow them space and time as we do for other things. Like queuing up for tickets to see anyone or anything else. Some do.. Some don't....

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Nah I rather stay at home in my pyjamas and have a cup of tea in the company of eunuchs.

•

And no one will judge you for this. Respect."

Yes. I think, to each their own is a great attitude to have

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

I wouldn’t queue 24 hours for anything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope as I met her when she was alive

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By *aturefun63Man
over a year ago

Belper

No ,wouldn’t queue 10 minutes

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

I am a Republican and do not think the Royal family represents me in any way, shape or form. Nor do I consider myself a subject.

So that's my answer

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham


"Also you can be patriotic and a republican! They’re not mutually exclusive!

Whaaat! You mean.? Mind blown

Haha! It seems obvious but I’ve seen people conflate them time and time again on here lol "

100% agree although I finding there is less and less to be proud of of late as we lurch further to the right.

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire


"Knowing I couldn't use the toilet would make me need it more, so nope. No can do! "

Toilets are available?!

Thats the point of the wristband so you can nip out and come back

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire


"I did 7 hrs in Edinburgh on Monday to file past the coffin…

Why? Because I know it’s something my late mum would have wanted me to do… the fact that she means a lot to the little Caribbean island she and my relatives are from, the fact that she was almost like the nation’s grandmother….

I don’t expect people to understand why a lot of people will do it… I just hope you respect it rather than mock it! "

This.

We are all able to choose ( or not) to pay our respects..

The way we decide is our own.

Some feel the need to do it in person

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By *unky_Fab_FellaMan
over a year ago

Nr Boston

Nope. Not for me.

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire


"Nope.

I honestly see neither the point, nor do I think for one second that the Queen would expect it either.

Aside from the cost element, the idea of people needing to queue to spend seconds next to a possibly (according to potentially unfounded claims) empty coffin of someone they had no close familial ties with, is more than a little strange to me.

I can think of dozens of people who have done plenty for charity, served their communities for life, contributed hugely to society in terms of scientific advances/works of art/medical breakthroughs.....and yet nobody would dream of doing the same for them?

Will there be the same queues forming when Attenborough passes or Sir Terence English?

You can show respect in far better ways than this.

A"

In your opinion.

These people feel this is their way to show respect

No need to dis them for it

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I am astounded that people think they should be telling others how to express their grief of whatever else they may be feeling. It's sad also that whilst someone has not even be buried yet that people should bring so much politics into it or condone actions of disrespect. Time and place springs to mind

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am astounded that people think they should be telling others how to express their grief of whatever else they may be feeling. It's sad also that whilst someone has not even be buried yet that people should bring so much politics into it or condone actions of disrespect. Time and place springs to mind "

Agree, but it's only the internet. In real life everyone I've met is respectful to those going to London and interested in their experiences.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Nope.

I honestly see neither the point, nor do I think for one second that the Queen would expect it either.

Aside from the cost element, the idea of people needing to queue to spend seconds next to a possibly (according to potentially unfounded claims) empty coffin of someone they had no close familial ties with, is more than a little strange to me.

I can think of dozens of people who have done plenty for charity, served their communities for life, contributed hugely to society in terms of scientific advances/works of art/medical breakthroughs.....and yet nobody would dream of doing the same for them?

Will there be the same queues forming when Attenborough passes or Sir Terence English?

You can show respect in far better ways than this.

A

In your opinion.

These people feel this is their way to show respect

No need to dis them for it"

You obviously chose to skim past my previous reply to someone attempting to make the same point.

If you scroll back up you'll see it.

A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely not.

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By *urhamdebbiecdTV/TS
over a year ago

bishop auckland

No way

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

I just look in my wallet.

She’s always with me

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"I am astounded that people think they should be telling others how to express their grief of whatever else they may be feeling. It's sad also that whilst someone has not even be buried yet that people should bring so much politics into it or condone actions of disrespect. Time and place springs to mind

Agree, but it's only the internet. In real life everyone I've met is respectful to those going to London and interested in their experiences."

We had a very positive experience of the so-called "accessible" queue today. Very lovely people all around us, supportive and kind. We met two ladies who would have to stay overnight in London to take advantage of their accessible time slot but had no accommodation. A couple they met in the queue invited them to stay the night with them. Things like that.

And my 5yo had a brilliant day and is now fast asleep. She didn't quibble or misbehave or argue or frankly do anything negative all day long (and I'm talking waking up at 7am and only back here to bed after 11.30pm).

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"I am astounded that people think they should be telling others how to express their grief of whatever else they may be feeling. It's sad also that whilst someone has not even be buried yet that people should bring so much politics into it or condone actions of disrespect. Time and place springs to mind

Agree, but it's only the internet. In real life everyone I've met is respectful to those going to London and interested in their experiences.

We had a very positive experience of the so-called "accessible" queue today. Very lovely people all around us, supportive and kind. We met two ladies who would have to stay overnight in London to take advantage of their accessible time slot but had no accommodation. A couple they met in the queue invited them to stay the night with them. Things like that.

And my 5yo had a brilliant day and is now fast asleep. She didn't quibble or misbehave or argue or frankly do anything negative all day long (and I'm talking waking up at 7am and only back here to bed after 11.30pm). "

•

Beautiful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am astounded that people think they should be telling others how to express their grief of whatever else they may be feeling. It's sad also that whilst someone has not even be buried yet that people should bring so much politics into it or condone actions of disrespect. Time and place springs to mind

Agree, but it's only the internet. In real life everyone I've met is respectful to those going to London and interested in their experiences.

We had a very positive experience of the so-called "accessible" queue today. Very lovely people all around us, supportive and kind. We met two ladies who would have to stay overnight in London to take advantage of their accessible time slot but had no accommodation. A couple they met in the queue invited them to stay the night with them. Things like that.

And my 5yo had a brilliant day and is now fast asleep. She didn't quibble or misbehave or argue or frankly do anything negative all day long (and I'm talking waking up at 7am and only back here to bed after 11.30pm). "

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By *orduneCouple
over a year ago

darvel

Not a chance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am astounded that people think they should be telling others how to express their grief of whatever else they may be feeling. It's sad also that whilst someone has not even be buried yet that people should bring so much politics into it or condone actions of disrespect. Time and place springs to mind

Agree, but it's only the internet. In real life everyone I've met is respectful to those going to London and interested in their experiences.

We had a very positive experience of the so-called "accessible" queue today. Very lovely people all around us, supportive and kind. We met two ladies who would have to stay overnight in London to take advantage of their accessible time slot but had no accommodation. A couple they met in the queue invited them to stay the night with them. Things like that.

And my 5yo had a brilliant day and is now fast asleep. She didn't quibble or misbehave or argue or frankly do anything negative all day long (and I'm talking waking up at 7am and only back here to bed after 11.30pm). "

How fantastic KC, memories for a lifetime x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a dead one, one thats alive maybe.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

The only place I ever queue is at Lidl's and the bank. The bank closed last month so it's only Lidl's now.

I'd rather not go to anything than have to queue for it. I value my time.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

No. I don't get it personally as you just see a coffin with a flag draped over it for a few seconds and you must be in so much pain by the time you get there after all that queuing. Each to their own though.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Do these people not have jobs to go to "

Not everybody works Monday to Friday. Plus it's currently the weekend anyway.

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By *aptain Caveman41Man
over a year ago

Home

No

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I can pay my respects in other ways and spend my time in better ways than queueing for hours and hours

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By *iker BullMan
over a year ago

leeds

Wouldnt cross the road to see

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No. I don't get it personally as you just see a coffin with a flag draped over it for a few seconds and you must be in so much pain by the time you get there after all that queuing. Each to their own though. "

It was an incredibly emotional and awe filled experience, certainly not just "a coffin with a flag draped over it"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s personal choice. It’s hardly a new thing, look back to previous funerals and they drew similar crowds.

Have you ever heard of Stockholm Syndrome?

I don’t think you’ve got that quite right "

Not really -- the entire royal circus is funded by wealth from centuries of serfdom, theft, the commodification of humans and subjugation of ordinary people.

They are the biggest and most powerful crime family ever.

If you love your oppressor, then the definition is a close fit.

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By *leasure domMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

The country's gone bonkers. National psychosis.

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