What the Queen's State Funeral Revealed About the Royal Family

 Intro

    When Queen Elizabeth passed away on 8 September 2022(for 96 years1926–2022 years), the world watched as her son, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla took over the role of lead figures in the royal family. To pay tribute to their mother and grandmother, Prince Charles and Camilla led a ceremony that has been dubbed one of the most exciting and saddest moments during Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral. The ceremony drew attention from around the world as millions mourned the loss of one of England’s oldest leaders. Here are some of the events that took place during this historic event...

Outlines:

*The color was significant

*Cameras were allowed

*The queen herself was portrayed as being strong

*The tributes were moving and personal

*Prince Charles made his mother look powerful

*The queen's legacy became clear

*conclusion

The color was significant:

When I heard of the death of Elizabeth II, my first thoughts were about how lucky I was to have been alive for so many important events in history. And as a die-hard royalist, I admit that my immediate sadness was tempered by a sense of awe and delight at being able to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state at Westminster Abbey. Even in death, she projected dignity and grace and held herself up with what is known as her regal bearing. Her children followed behind her coffin on foot. From behind closed doors, we could hear bursts of singing by choirs or perhaps by soloists as they sang during their traditional funeral service. It must have been hard to sing when one knows that this is likely the final farewell to someone who has given them so much. The Queen's funeral also gave us some insight into the next generation of royals. Prince Charles walked just ahead of his sons, giving Harry his place in front of William.The Duchess of Cambridge appeared after Prince George and Princess Charlotte had made their way past well-wishers; there she stood, smiling serenely while looking down at her youngest child who slept peacefully on her shoulder. There was even a brief moment where Camilla showed affectionate concern for her son while he spoke to another person. Surely it was an emotional day for everyone. We can only imagine the emotions of those inside Westminster Abbey when all of Britain's leading political figures took their turn to approach the catafalque and pause in silent contemplation before turning away with tears in their eyes. All these public figures had one thing in common - they were all subjects, subjects who owed everything to Queen Elizabeth II. She embodied our nation: loved and respected because she never stopped serving us from morning until night.

Cameras were allowed:

It has been only weeks since the Queen of England, Elizabeth II died peacefully at her estate and it was broadcast live across the world. The process began at Westminster Abbey where two days ago she had an official royal funeral before which many people were already outside in rain gear waiting to get inside. But when they came back out it was for a somber occasion – laying out her casket in a state to be prepared for viewing by various people who wished to pay their respects until Sunday. I never imagined there would be so many ‘fanatics’ just standing outside of the city today. There are crowds blocking traffic and stores have shut down because this is such a big thing that occurred in England. You can see people waving flags and clapping hands while others are sitting on the pavement taking photos or wearing t-shirts with her image on them.

I think most people are here to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state. What I mean by that is Queen Elizabeth lying in repose; a dead body or corpse but treated with respect due to the high esteem that she deserves as head of the Commonwealth (former British Empire). And now we come to the day of her funeral service!

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin sits above ground, draped with a rich red cloth and adorned with gold trimming on top. The Queen looked peaceful and serene, surrounded by family members dressed in black mourning clothes, smiling through tears. There was even a row of empty seats reserved for Queen Elizabeth's 'top six' dogs to attend her memorial service - among them are Willow and Vulcan. Well before the service began you could hear church bells ringing loudly from all over London - more than 4,000 churches took part in marking the death of Britain's longest reigning monarch, 96 years old. Her daughter Princess Anne led mourners into the packed cathedral carrying one end of her mother's purple velvet pall while Prince Charles led mourners holding the other end - both visibly distraught during their slow walk up the aisle to take their seats on opposite sides of the Cathedral.

 

The queen herself was portrayed as being strong:

     The death of Elizabeth II, known in her country as Queen of England and Head of the Commonwealth, has been a moment of reflection for both her nation and her people. Her funeral was a celebration that was both sad and reflective. It showed how much she loved being queen, even in her death. When she died on Sept 8, 2022, it caused great sadness all over the world. She ruled over many countries during her reign as queen and had long-term relationships with other royals who are still alive today. As a woman who lived for 96 years1926–2022 years, her death is an incredible loss to everyone who knew her or even saw her speak on TV once in their lifetime. As one of few women in history to be crowned queen regnant and have served for 65 years (the first British monarch since Queen Victoria), Queen Elizabeth had a great impact on Britain’s national identity; concerning social progressiveness, race relations, gay rights, and more. She also worked hard to maintain stability within the royal family. However, after her death, there was some discord among those with different ideas about what should happen next.

A part of this discord came from Prince Charles wanting his mother buried at Windsor Castle, where he can visit her often. Prince Philip disagreed with this plan because he felt like his wife should be buried in Scotland because she was born there and because they owned land there as well. He would've liked her to be buried near Balmoral Castle. And William and Kate wanted her buried at Westminster Abbey, which she spent most of her time in when she wasn't at Balmoral.

A lot of time was spent debating these plans before Queen Elizabeth II's wishes were revealed: I wish my body to be laid beside my Lord King Henry VIII and Queen Jane Seymour.

                                 

The tributes were moving and personal:

During our viewing of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, we saw many moments of grief, laughter, and emotion from her family. It was particularly poignant to be able to attend the service in Westminster Abbey because it was also Princess Diana's last resting place. Her family as well as her grandson Prince Charles attended the service. Queen Elizabeth herself chose this passage because she thought it best described how she felt in the years before her death on Saturday morning. The words are taken from the poem A Woman's Life by Dorothy Wordsworth:

A woman must not live alone;

She needs her sister or her daughter,

Her father or her mother, or some other loved one who will show an interest in what she is doing.

If you happen to have none of these—or if they are too busy with their affairs—then you had better learn to amuse yourself with your thoughts. You can do a great deal by yourself that can’t be done with anybody else. And so long as nobody else knows about it, there’s no harm done. (Dorothy Wordsworth)

The Queen's state funeral provided a very personal view into the lives of the Royal family members and showed us that even at times like this there can still be joy and happiness for them all.

 

                          

Prince Charles made his mother look powerful:

The death of Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022 has united people around the world. On its first day,2 million people filed past her coffin, mourning and celebrating with red roses and prayers. Queen Elizabeth was a figure of strong peace in times of war as well as a peacemaker in general; she led her country through World War II on one side while retaining the peace through scrupulous neutrality on the other. This can be seen in this particular photo where Charles is clutching his mother’s hand to comfort her during one of these trying times. Even though he knew it would be the last time he saw her, you can see how much he loved her from this moment.Queen Elizabeth was always diplomatic, which is why many see this funeral service as a fitting tribute for such an esteemed queen: four kings and queens attended (other than Queen Camilla), two princes represented Canada and New Zealand respectively, four princesses from European countries were there to say their final goodbyes too. There were also representatives from nations that had once been part of the British Empire present in London such as Nigeria and Uganda who have historically experienced close ties with Britain. It seems like everyone wanted to pay their respects, even if they weren't able to attend. The Queen's state funeral marked the end of an era and revealed what kind of Queen Elizabeth II was in the eyes of others.

The queen's legacy became clear:

The death of Elizabeth II, or The Queen Mum as she was known in her later years, is a sad day for England and leaves a big hole in the royal family of England. What is clear now that she has died is how much she loved her family and cared for them over the decades. Queen Elizabeth and Philip had four children: King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward To say that Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was solemn would be an understatement. It began with an emotional procession through London, where crowds lined the streets and applauded their long-time queen’s passing. The ceremony itself was led by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the most senior cleric in England; followed by speeches by four others including Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who talked aboutQueen Elizabeth’s courage through World War II and beyond. He spoke and said: i don't think We will ever forget what you have done. Your life was filled with dignity and duty. All the world mourns your loss
but we are grateful for all that you were, and all that you did for us all. In addition to these speakers, there were prayers read by Reverend Dr. Carey Davis Lewis (head of Old Testament Studies) and Reverend Dr.

conclusion:

The death of Elizabeth II was truly a sad moment for those who knew her and loved her, but it also had more to reveal about the royal family. For example, we learned that Prince Charles will be taking over as king after his mother. We also found out how much she impacted many people around the world. The Queen's state funeral showed us how much she cared about others in addition to herself and her family. She wanted everyone to remember that they mattered, which is why there were so many songs by popular artists played during the ceremony.

after the church service at Windsor Castle on 19 September 2022 with all of her other family members, she will be laid to rest(buried alongside her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and others. She has been remembered not only as a queen but also as an advocate for everyone living across the globe.