The end of an Era - 8 September 2022 with 11 surreal days of mourning 'ending' on the 19th with her funeral. She was born in 1926 - what change in her lifetime! A reign of 70 years more than her great great grandmother Queen Victoria who ruled for 63 years.
The rainbows at her places of residence on the day of her passing were incredible including (look closely) a double rainbow.
Although we didn't queue for 12-24 hours to see her lying in state, here is what we actually saw/experienced as her coffin was driven from Westminster to Windsor - passing nearby where we live. First our new King went by - to be ready to receive the Queen's coffin at Windsor, then 5-10 minutes later, the Queen's coffin. With so many smartphones held up, and being on the shorter side of those in the crowd, I actually had to squat and peak through the legs of those at the railings to get a real glimpse of the coffin. Almost all shops closed, a solemn crowd and a heartful respect.
Entering Windsor Castle after the long walk ... one of my favorite photos.
Long live the King!
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