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It’s a major and very significant step for Charles indeed. A very big moment for all of us to witness too.
Yes indeed!
I’m guessing The Queen and Prince Philip will stand alone or with Camilla and Catherine.
Right, that’s why I’m wondering if The Queen and Prince Philip will share the balcony with Camilla and Catherine? Or stand alone and the other senior royals stand in the other balconies?
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will view Remembrance Sunday from the balcony.
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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will view this year's Remembrance service at the Cenotaph from a balcony, Buckingham Palace says.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will view the Cenotaph: Remembrance Service from the Foreign Office balcony from now on. The Prince of Wales will lay The Queen’s wreath from now on.
It’s a major and very significant step for Charles indeed. A very big moment for all of us to witness too.
Does it really matter where on balconies these people all stand? Just wondered if we're just guessing or grasping at straws or there is a real protocol behind it.
Makes sense, of course, but I was wondering if there is a more pertinent reason, like Philip's health. Anyone know?
Or have an educated guess?
More likely mobility issues w/ her majesty, but it could just be part of the slow handover of duties to P. Charles.That's a big change, not so? Likely for health reasons regarding the Duke?
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will view Remembrance Sunday from the balcony.
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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will view this year's Remembrance service at the Cenotaph from a balcony, Buckingham Palace says.
UPDATE:
I have noticed that this is being discussed in several threads so have alerted moderators and I think it should be in this thread as it's not an event.
I'm intrigued by this decision, it's not based on the DOE health because HM can do it on her own and Philip can be on the balcony. It is very clearly a passing of the baton, without actually passing it.
Personally I wish we could have a nice clean succession, not a lingering sinking like a great ship settling into the depths with excruciating graduality.
Buckingham Palace said this year's arrangements may not necessarily be the same for next year's service.
On Tuesday, the Queen flew back from Scotland after spending the summer in Balmoral.
A spokeswoman said her diary is almost exactly the same pace as at this time last year.
There is no EARTHLY reason HMQ would abdicate, as [should 'it all become TOO much' for her], the Regency act exists to relieve her of the 'day to day' burden, whilst technically keeping her 'my WHOLE life' vow and her Coronation OATH to her peoples.
Such a deeply religious Woman will not break an oath made 'before God'.
This. People forget the Queen is in her 90's and Philip is in his mid-90's. To expect the same-same each year is ridiculous. The Queen comes across as practical - if she isn't able to fulfil a duty, she will pass it to her heir, Charles. I think it's a wise decision from both the Queen and Duke.Are people really surprised by this? She's 91.
1. This hasn't anything to do with Charles.
2. Philip wanted to be on the balcony, the Queen then decided to be there with him.
3. And as Alastair Bruce said on Sky News: ''The requirement was that she should take a pretty heavy wreath, go up a number of steps, lay it in precisely the right place, walk backwards down some steps. She's done that for over 60 years, but perhaps now she's 91, its much more dignified to have her up in the balcony watching the event. And the Prince of Wales who is a young man by comparison, is perfect to do the job.''
4. She's in excellent health and will have a bunch of engagements - starting tomorrow.
I think it is just an acknowledgment that Philip and the Queen have reached very advanced ages and ceremonial standing & walking have become more difficult.Makes sense, of course, but I was wondering if there is a more pertinent reason, like Philip's health. Anyone know?
Or have an educated guess?