Death & Funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Anne of Romania - 01 August 2016

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by eya

Pictures of the arrival at the Royal Palace

https://t.co/OfegkYqYBE

Thanks Eya ,I think that is the first time I've seen the Palace throne room.

[Cory]

It seems the Grand Duke Henri will be represented at the Funeral by Archduchess Marie Astrid.

[lucien]

Originally Posted by Cory

The different moments of today including the Catholic prayer at the airport:

Corpul neînsuflețit al Reginei Ana va fi adus marți în țară. Regele Mihai nu va participa la funeralii

Very moving indeed,to see the best of this republic in its respect for the late Queen.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by lucien

Very moving indeed,to see the best of this republic in its respect for the late Queen.

Maybe noy all of the politicians are genuine in this. Some could also look for more publicity and to make a good impression to the public

[lucien]

Originally Posted by Cory

Maybe noy all of the politicians are genuine in this. Some could also look for more publicity and to make a good impression to the public

There are always those everywhere..especially from that spectruml..It is called "sailing on the tides"..

[Cory]

Republican politicians are probably contrary to the restoration of Monarchy but some havea good dialogue with the members of the King's Family.

[maria-olivia]

Never an Non Reigning Queen has such an Official Funeral Celebrations.
I am impressed who the Protocole is repected. I think this a solid preparation between the Romanian Socialist President and Authorities , the Crown Princess AND specially her husband.
Great Dignity and Self Controle from the Crown Princess who certainly is thinking to her old Father and his Future Funerals at the same Places.

[Cory]

Romania does not have a socialist president.

[Cory]

The majority of the reigning Royal Houses of Europe are not represented by their members at the Funerals. An exception is Belgium with Archduke Prince Lorenz.

[kbk]

Did Queen Anne work for the country of her husband's or she was just happened to be married to him? I wonder because of all that buzz involving state authorities and institutions is quite hard to understand to me. I'm a staunch republican, though interested in all things Royal and I can't imagine why would there be a day of national mourning for the funeral of a wife of a former head of state who wasn;t even married to him in the time he was in office or on the throne.
Anyway, what is the public oppinion about this and about the deceased in general in Romania? Was Anne viewed as "their Queen" by the Romanians or just by a group of traditionalists/monarchists/royal followers?

[Minister of Court]

Originally Posted by Cory

The majority of the reigning Royal Houses of Europe are not represented by their members at the Funerals. An exception is Belgium with Archduke Prince Lorenz.

Has the guest list been published?

[Cory]

Originally Posted by kbk

Did Queen Anne work for the country of her husband's or she was just happened to be married to him? I wonder because of all that buzz involving state authorities and institutions is quite hard to understand to me. I'm a staunch republican, though interested in all things Royal and I can't imagine why would there be a day of national mourning for the funeral of a wife of a former head of state who wasn;t even married to him in the time he was in office or on the throne.
Anyway, what is the public oppinion about this and about the deceased in general in Romania? Was Anne viewed as "their Queen" by the Romanians or just by a group of traditionalists/monarchists/royal followers?

Even if opinions are quite divided the majority ofvRomanians would always respect a Funeral. Some politician just try to be more visible on this occasion.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Minister of Court

Has the guest list been published?

Lucembourg will be represented by Archducess Marie Astrid and the Netherlands by the Duke of Parma.

[kbk]

Originally Posted by Cory

Even if opinions are quite divided the majority ofvRomanians would always respect a Funeral. Some politician just try to be more visible on this occasion.

Of course, every person's death and funeral (and others' loss) needs respect. But I just think it all should be a private affair in the case of Queen Anne's. Of course, the government should make it easy for the Royal Family to carry out the funeral but it should not involve any of the public institutions or figures, not to mention the public funds.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by kbk

Of course, every person's death and funeral (and others' loss) needs respect. But I just think it all should be a private affair in the case of Queen Anne's. Of course, the government should make it easy for the Royal Family to carry out the funeral but it should not involve any of the public institutions or figures, not to mention the public funds.

Officially we do not speak of national Funerals.
Until now there is no notice of Prince Michel of Bourbon-Parme or his children and nephews attendance at the Funeral.

[LadyRohan]

Originally Posted by kbk

Of course, every person's death and funeral (and others' loss) needs respect. But I just think it all should be a private affair in the case of Queen Anne's. Of course, the government should make it easy for the Royal Family to carry out the funeral but it should not involve any of the public institutions or figures, not to mention the public funds.

This is a semi-official national funeral, along the lines one would had hoped for, but that most would not had expected, and frankly, the government deserves respect for how they have cooperated with the Royal House on this delicate and emotional issue.

[Cory]

Not even Prince Charles-Emmanuel of Bourbon-Parme will attend?

[Duc_et_Pair]

So the Benelux is well-represented:

The House of Belgium
The House of Austria-Este

HI&RH Archduke Lorenz of Austria-Este, Prince of Belgium, Duke of Modena
(Brother-in-law of HM The King of the Belgians)

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The House of the Netherlands
The House of Bourbon-Parma

HRH Prince Carlos de Bourbon de Parme, Duke of Parma and Piacenza
(Cousin of HM The King of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau)

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The House of Luxembourg
The House of Austria-Lorraine

HI&RH Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria-Lorraine née Princess of Luxembourg
(Sister of HRH The Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Duke of Nassau)

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

So the Benelux is well-represented:

The House of Belgium
The House of Austria-Este

HI&RH Archduke Lorenz of Austria-Este, Prince of Belgium, the Duke of Modena
(Brother-in-law of King Philippe of the Belgians)

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The House of the Netherlands (Orange-Nassau)
The House of Bourbon-Parma

HRH Prince Carlos de Bourbon de Parme, the Duke of Parma and Piacenza

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The House of Luxembourg (Nassau)
The House of Austria-Lorraine

HI&RH Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria-Lorraine née Princess of Luxembourg

The Duke of Larma represents his cousin but it's not a member of the Dutch Royal Family.

[MarleneKoenig]

Originally Posted by Cory

Officially we do not speak of national Funerals.
Until now there is no notice of Prince Michel of Bourbon-Parme or his children and nephews attendance at the Funeral.

Prince Michel has not been well for some time.