Tuned in to coverage of the queen’s funeral at 1 a.m. PT to images of people taking their seats in Westminster Abbey and BBC anchor Huw Edwards explaining that the 96 tenor bell tolls from Big Ben will soon mark the years of Elizabeth II’s life.
The BBC announced earlier that, due to the nature of the day, it would not be providing commentary during the procession — information about who is participatingIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced nationwide mourning after the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II. The flags were at half staff. The decision had met with mixed reactions due to India’s complicated history with Britain.
Kayleigh, who said she laid flowers at Buckingham Palace last week, marveled at Elizabeth’s lifelong commitment to her role and the commonwealth: “She’s just been inspiring. A true leader.” —ES With Elizabeth’s death, all of Europe’s reigning monarchs are men, with the exception of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who has ruled for 50 years and is now the continent’s longest-serving head of state.
“I think it’s going overboard,” said Thorpe, 62. “People are saying, ‘This is a moment in history and we have got to mark it by standing in a queue for 24 hours and see a box with a flag on it.’ It’s interesting, but I don’t like the endless royal commentary.”Thorpe said she enjoyed celebrating the queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the summer and organized a street party, but that was more about the community coming together. And the queen’s death has elbowed aside all other news.
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