It's been a very solemn day with all the ritual of the Queen's funeral carried out in stunning, meticulous precision and beauty. Even the weather played the game and it made me proud to be English and to have shown that we are world beaters at all things ceremonial.

King Charles III, in his younger days, was quite openly a huge fan of the insanely bonkers Goon Show. Those of you old enough to remember it will understand why his fondness of the radio programme seemed to be so out of character for a future king of England. It is for the reason, underneath all the pomp, that Charles clearly has a zany sense of humour which will hold him in good stead to reign as a well respected king. Certainly makes him good enough for me anyway.

Long Live The King!

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

I just had an image of all those heads of state queuing to get on a red bus and clueless as to how to pay.

One more point

There maybe some who want a republic and others who still want the status quo. In a day of national mourning, pageantry and pomp, nobody posted a reply from 09:38 to 17:35.

What were these republicans doing ?

I’ve caught most of it today and found it quite moving at the start. As it went on though it got more of a celebration of her life. The young pall bearers did a great job so hope they get some recognition. A couple shed a few tears I saw.

Edited by cryrst (19 Sep 2022 7.29pm)

When you said Biden was taking the beast, I thought that’s ok everyone else was taking their spouse

maybe he can't remember the words ?

Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford