At least we didn't the OMG Kate smiled during the Cenotaph service debate that we normally get each year.
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You forgot playing w/her hair.
With regard to Prince Harry, I always find that when one is ignorant of facts, information or details, one can easily jump to any conclusion or thought one likes. I say this advisedly on account of always doing it myself (a recent post of mine on the Japanese family current events proves the point).
Exactly!! When I didn't see Harry anywhere, the wheels got turning and I right away wondered if he was in Afghanistan for the final Remembrance Sunday w/British Troops in Theatre/on the Ground there. When the footage was shown on the Supper Hour News, I said I had a feeling that's where he was. Watching him today w/his fellow Servicemen and woman in Afghanistan and w/the Vets on the Opening of the Field of Remembrance Thursday is very special.
It reminds me a bit of watching the Queen Mum w/the Vets back in the day the feeling I get when I see Harry interacting w/the Vets today. It's something very, very special and watching him joke w/the WWII Vets on Thursday was a hoot and a half. Especially w/the one older lad telling how he wished Harry wasn't so tall because it was such a long way for him to look up at...LOL!!!
I really don't get the problem with Harry (or any other member of the BRF) not being at the main festivities...its not like he is chilling on the beach. From all reports, any time a BRF member has not been at Cenotaph, they have been at another remembrance celebration.
IMO it appears that some are trying to find fault when there is none, or have no knowledge of other activities outside Cenotaph.
Perfectly said Zonk and Thank You!!
It really was a spectacular day with the bravery of the Queen, the dedication of those who protect her, the obvious appreciation of the entire family for the ultimate price paid. A sense of duty in this family is ever present in some form. They may disappoint with some behavior, but on the really big issues, they get it.
I think about Lady Louise or James seeing news about the arrest of the plotters and wondering if their Granny or Daddy might be harmed. That's the reality for the BRF and for members of the services. Risk shared. Duty shared.
It's just far more impressive than anything any of us do here on the forums. That helps me keep all this in context.
All too true and you also mention something TRH's have to deal w/as Parents the rest of us wouldn't even think twice about. Another part of the price they pay for being Royal.
I'm not sure whether this has been referred to yet and I have no wish to go back through the previous pages but I thought the participation of the Irish Ambassador was a lovely touch.
As did I. Another step in the path of healing when it comes to British/Irish Relations. I can't even imagine how an Irish WWI Vet, who went through that Hell on Earth the Western Front was, felt knowing if he said he was a Vet of WWI at home in Ireland, he'd be shunned because he fought for Britain. Just so sad in so many ways.
I have tried to avoid this but I can 't hold back any longer.
this is a thread about the Remembrance Service held to remember those who sacrificied their lives in conflicts since 1914, be they military, allied services and civilians.
the BRf attend relevant services where they represent the nation and gives thanks for the sacrifices made.
Today it has turned into a terrible debate a out the individual contribution to ONE service in London on the 2nd Sunday in November.
I am embarassed that I may have contributed to this "debate"
Just stop- enough is enough. If you want to argue the contribution of individual members to this remembrance service, then do it elsewhere.
This is about the service to remember those who have served the nation.
Not just the Nation, but the Commonwealth as well, as wreaths are laid by the Commonwealth High Commissioners too. That wreath laid that was made up of the various Commonwealth floral emblems was so beautiful and so fitting as well.
I really hope the increased security that will be in place in Ottawa on Tuesday due to The Princess Royal attending and the sad events of only a few weeks ago, won't keep the Tradition of the Public going up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and leaving their Poppies behind after the Service takes place from going ahead. Seeing the Tomb covered in red Poppies only moments after the National Service of Remembrance is one of those sights that never fails to choke me up during the Broadcast.
As many of you know, my Family History and Heritage of serving in the Canadian Armed Forces is very important to me and ongoing today w/my Cousin Morag being a Captain in the RCAF. November 11th in my Family is a very sacred day and emotional as well. It's going to be even more so this year.
BTW, the Royal Canadian Legion is saying this is the best year for the Poppy Campaign in a very long time. While it's great for the Poppy Fund and those who need those funds, at the same time the reason for it is...