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Thanks Eya ,I think that is the first time I've seen the Palace throne room.
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.
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
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.
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?
Has the guest list been published?
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.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.
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.
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
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.
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)
Prince Michel has not been well for some time.
His descendants could represent him.
It's pity that someone from BRF (especially Charles) won't attend. In youth Charles and Anne were very close with Margarita. It's sad that in funeral will attend a few royals. I thought that Princess Benedikte, Princess Christina (from Sweden), King Harald and Queen Sonja, Princess Caroline, Queen Sofia will attend.
Who will represent Bulgaria ? Prince Kyril ? Or someone else ?
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 ....