they do show emotion
Since we're on the subject of emotions at royal funerals, let's take a look at one in particula, His Future Majesty, Prince Charles of Wales. It was said that when recieving the body of Diana, he asked to be alone. When he reappeared in front of the guards, they could tell he was visibly shaked. His eyes were red, watery, and puffy. When his aunt Princess Margaret died, he mentioned, in a rather emotional manner, that she could sing like an angel. And at the death of the Queen Mother, he was on the verge of openly crying during a tribute he made on BBC. When we think of England, we often think of pagentry and large fanfare, which is true. However, we must understand that they are indeed human. And I'm sure that it was difficult for H.M. the Queen to hold her emotions. She was part of what her father called them, "we four" In 1953, not only does she loses her father, but is thrown into being the soverign of Great Britain. Then, on the anniversary of her father's death, her sister, Princess Margaret dies, then a few months later, the Queen Mother, who some thought was to be almost immortal, dies. After a while, no matter how strong you are, you crack. As far as the "Iron Duke" is concerned, as QE II described, she maybe queen of England, but he's the King of the castle. Prince Phillip is often seen as a bitter old man who make public gaffes, but he is the center of Elizabeth's life, and I believe that if Phillip can hold his ground, then show can she.
