philmayfield 6,145 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 In the online advert for that funeral company all the Mercs had the same prefix reg. The picture was in black and white but the cars didn’t appear to be black so perhaps those two were wrapped for the occasion. Cheaper than a respray! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Where is Wessex actually? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 491 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Think it depends on which century you were in, seems to vary slightly over the years; Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 It's about as meaningful as he is then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 It's Thomas Hardy country! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Edward the Obscure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Angel 138 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 What! No Rolls Royce with big mudguards, searchlight headlamps and chrome bumpers! Would imagine the logistics would have put paid to horse & carriage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha 176 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 What term should be applied to Andrew. Andrew the.......er. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,159 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 The Useless, or perhaps The Leech. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 26 minutes ago, Alpha said: What term should be applied to Andrew. Andrew the.......er. Andrew the dubious. Because nobody is sure about him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,298 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 Genuinely moving scenes with the Queen's children stood vigil and when the people filed past the coffin whilst draped with the flag on the catafalque inside St Giles' Cathedral. The coffin appeared quite "wide" or was it just the camera angle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 He is a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Dark Angel said: What! No Rolls Royce with big mudguards, searchlight headlamps and chrome bumpers! Would imagine the logistics would have put paid to horse & carriage. When we were in Norfolk three or four years ago we visited Sandringham. The Queen had a collection of personal cars of various vintage in a big stable at Sandringham. It Included a 60s mk 2 Zodiac 'shooting brake' with a 'woody' bodywork. There was a fire engine too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RadFordee 68 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 19 hours ago, philmayfield said: I was morbidly curious about the preparation of the body. You need a bit of kit to complete the embalming process. Perhaps Balmoral has its own mortuary and prep room as possibly do all the main royal residences. They live in a different world from the peasants! I too had a morbidly curious thought yesterday as to what she may be dressed in. Strange sometimes the things that pop into your head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 As we all know, there are no pockets in shrouds! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RadFordee 68 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 Flipping heck jill dont tell anyone under 35ish that, they will be having a hissy fit wondering where they will put their mobile phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,159 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 Our meagre attempt at a book of condolences... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 What exactly do you do Prince Edward? Well I open lots of things. What sort of things? I opened a door yesterday - footman's day off. Tonight I'm going to open a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape - if I can find where the butler's put the bally corkscrew. Tomorrow I'm going to open my bowels - with my physician and valet in attendance of course. On Thursday I'm going to open my mail with my bejewelled ceremonial sword- full dress uniform for that dont'cha know. I'm giving myself a day orf on Friday, all this pomp and stuff tires one out. What are you doing for the weekend? One usually polishes ones medals on a Saturday with the assistance of a page. I use his shirt flaps. How did you gain your medals your highness? Playing gin rummy with the family of course! On Sunday? At prayer, thanking the Lord that I am not like other men. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RadFordee 68 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 @Beekaynothing meagre about it bk, very nice and a lovely tribute to a great lady. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 My word, Mayfield, betimes you will end up in Little Ease for that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 So true though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RadFordee 68 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 @philmayfieldhe probably still ranks higher in the popularity stakes than Prince Andrew though! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 I don’t believe she smoked 40 fags a day & couldn’t tell the difference between me & me brother Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 I see Schofield and Willoughby exercised a perk of their media roles to walk through Westminster Hall without needing to queue with the 'common people' on the pretext of recording a segment to be broadcast on Tuesday. Even if arranged and sanctioned by ITV, it was an unmitigated faux pas. David Beckham, in contrast, was spot on with the mood of the nation and queued over 13 hours. Suggestions that he courted publicity were way off beam. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Arnold 88 Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 31 minutes ago, The Engineer said: David Beckham, in contrast, was spot on with the mood of the nation and queued over 13 hours. Suggestions that he courted publicity were way off beam. Also hats off to Susanna Reid and Tilda Swinton who also queued, without fuss, to quietly pay their respects 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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