Osipi
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I like what you wrote. As you said.. this was an event that was never seen before and hopefully will not be seen again. It was an death so unexpected that I think NO one really had a clue how to deal with it and even today... 13 years later... we're still looking at something that changed history.
It was one of those times when "the world stood still".. such as JFK's assasination and 9/11 and the WTC and the capture of Saddam Hussien and his hanging. We all watched and felt emotions. The Union Jack was flown at half mast although the Royal Standard over BP is the norm.. means the Queen is in residence.
The Queen herself acted on protocol. the public was demanding a flag at half mast. Charles I think was the biggest go between on this one and "non negotiable"... he didn't have to fly to Paris and escort the body back to Diana's homeland but he did. As far as the mention on that Sunday's service... I think it was wise to NOT mention it. It was all so new to the boys that if a mention WAS made, perhaps they'd have a crowd of people gawking at the boys.. it was still new and hurting and I do think the family wanted to protect them as much as they could. The public outcry did little to think of what effect it would all have on Diana's sons. HM was very protective of this factor and decided they'd be best off at Balmoral. As its been pointed out.. we saw.. for the first time.. Gramma Lilibet put family first.
One thing that stood out for me and it was poignant is the story Paul Burrell wrote. The last night before the funeral Diana's coffin was at her home in Kensington Palace and he sat with her in vigil the entire night. She did come home once more.
It was one of those times when "the world stood still".. such as JFK's assasination and 9/11 and the WTC and the capture of Saddam Hussien and his hanging. We all watched and felt emotions. The Union Jack was flown at half mast although the Royal Standard over BP is the norm.. means the Queen is in residence.
The Queen herself acted on protocol. the public was demanding a flag at half mast. Charles I think was the biggest go between on this one and "non negotiable"... he didn't have to fly to Paris and escort the body back to Diana's homeland but he did. As far as the mention on that Sunday's service... I think it was wise to NOT mention it. It was all so new to the boys that if a mention WAS made, perhaps they'd have a crowd of people gawking at the boys.. it was still new and hurting and I do think the family wanted to protect them as much as they could. The public outcry did little to think of what effect it would all have on Diana's sons. HM was very protective of this factor and decided they'd be best off at Balmoral. As its been pointed out.. we saw.. for the first time.. Gramma Lilibet put family first.
One thing that stood out for me and it was poignant is the story Paul Burrell wrote. The last night before the funeral Diana's coffin was at her home in Kensington Palace and he sat with her in vigil the entire night. She did come home once more.
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