Prince George at The Queen's funeral?

Does any of this really matter? Meghan was there, she supported her husband who was visibly upset, she didn’t embarrass herself or anybody else. Neither did any of the other royals. It’s a non story.

Well, the children went and behaved impeccably, so presumably their parents or nanny had explained what happens and why.

I was not allowed to attend my grandparents' funerals and was more scared by being kept out of the way than I would have been if I had been allowed to go.

I have sung at literally hundreds of funerals as a professional singer, and have, of course, seen many very sad people, both adults and children, which is quite natural, but I have never seen a frightened child.

It seems the other older great grandchildren went to the service in St George’s chapel, but not to Westminster Abbey. I’m not sure if any went to the burial. But it does seem that all the parents made different decisions for their children, which is their prerogative.

volver

^At any time she could have opted out before the wedding as did Harry's previous girlfriends who realised that their lives may change.^

Are you suggesting she should not have married the man she loves because the press might start a vendetta against he?

You have twisted those words. It's because their lives would change, not because of the press. It even applies to Camilla back in the day, plus Harry's girlfriends. They did not want to live in the Royal goldfish bowl and follow all the rules and protocol.

Daisymae

I saw an interview with Meghan a while back. She said that she can cry to order which is very useful for an actress. The interview was pre her involvement with the royals.

1. Of course actors can cry to order! They can all do it! Even I can do it!
To think that Meghan had to revisit her Stanivslasky (sp?) is absurd!

2. It would be almost impossible for the vast majority of people to go through the reality of HM’s funeral and not cry.

Chestnut

volver

At any time she could have opted out before the wedding as did Harry's previous girlfriends who realised that their lives may change.

Are you suggesting she should not have married the man she loves because the press might start a vendetta against he?

You have twisted those words. It's because their lives would change, not because of the press. It even applies to Camilla back in the day, plus Harry's girlfriends. They did not want to live in the Royal goldfish bowl and follow all the rules and protocol.

You have twisted those words

It happens time and again, Chestnut and not just with my posts.

So she married him for his money and title. Holds his hand because she wants to control him. Only cries because she's an actress and she can cry to order. Should have got out before she married him if she didn't like it. No doubt there will be other posts vilifying her once again. No wonder they want to live in the US.

Oh dear. I’m not a cryer and despite being a monarchist who admired the Queen very much and was saddened by her death, I haven’t shed one tear.

George and Charlotte are not ordinary children they have been carefully groomed, they understand what is expected of them, their parents and nanny’s have impressed it upon them.
They had a week to get over the shock of the Queen dying, they were carefully briefed, even so seeing adults in tears would have been a surprise for them

nightowl

It seems the other older great grandchildren went to the service in St George’s chapel, but not to Westminster Abbey. I’m not sure if any went to the burial. But it does seem that all the parents made different decisions for their children, which is their prerogative.

Maybe they couldn't risk those Tindall girls passing round their sugary E number sweeties to George and Charlotte in The Abbey!.

Katie59

George and Charlotte are not ordinary children they have been carefully groomed, they understand what is expected of them, their parents and nanny’s have impressed it upon them.
They had a week to get over the shock of the Queen dying, they were carefully briefed, even so seeing adults in tears would have been a surprise for them

I expect that, like many young children, they have accepted that Great-Granny is now very happy in heaven with Great-Grandad.
Children can be far more resilient than we give them credit for.

Shedding a tear without using a tissue to wipe a runny nose, and without doing "ugly crying" with a crumpled face, is the way actors do it. It will certainly look good in America and on Netflix.
After all that has gone before, I don't trust her.

Casdon

Does any of this really matter? Meghan was there, she supported her husband who was visibly upset, she didn’t embarrass herself or anybody else. Neither did any of the other royals. It’s a non story.

Exactly, but some just can't help themselves, can they?

The thread title is Prince George at the queens funeral. And yet we have a load of stuff dragged out again about Meghan. Did she marry him for his title and money ? She’s an actress therefore she must have put on the crying, she was upset about the seating plan (how could you possibly know that)
I did suggest we leave the criticism behind for once, and no I’m not thread monitor but given all,the talk on GN about showing respect I’d hoped ……

I apologise for replying a post which contained erroneous information where the thread was veering off-piste.
Then it was steered back on track.
As you were.

They discussed George and charlotte being at the funeral on R2 today on Jeremy Vine and the vast majority of people who rang in supported children at funerals

There was respect for George attending the funeral Lucca ?

JaneJudge

They discussed George and charlotte being at the funeral on R2 today on Jeremy Vine and the vast majority of people who rang in supported children at funerals

I expect that’s because the majority of adults understand the need for children to grieve, to accept the disappearance/death of the family member, and to have a way of saying goodbye. Just the same as adults do.

I’ve just seen a picture of little Charlotte crying yesterday. That was very sad.

Katie59

George and Charlotte are not ordinary children they have been carefully groomed, they understand what is expected of them, their parents and nanny’s have impressed it upon them.
They had a week to get over the shock of the Queen dying, they were carefully briefed, even so seeing adults in tears would have been a surprise for them

If they’re not ordinary children I think that’s the saddest thing of all. They have the same emotional needs as all children and if they can’t be allowed to be ordinary while they’re small, perhaps the best thing William could do, in my humble opinion, is walk away from the whole crazy circus.

Who is ordinary?
What is ordinary?

Their lives will seem as normal to them as those of any other child.
If by groomed you mean well-behaved then so are my DGC as they too know how to behave at certain occasions and when they can play.

Even my own brothers could behave properly on formal occasions at that age, they could even endure regular church service without problems. They were able to be normal kids for 99%of the time.

Anniebach

There was respect for George attending the funeral Lucca ?

Yes. There was. There were those who thought not a good idea, those who did and those who thought it was none of our business, which it isn’t. And you misunderstand my point. I mean respect for the queen, the occasion, no need to bring Meghan into it . I thought we had all agreed it was a momentous day beautifully done.

And one who thought he looked miserable, not forgetting his
parents being criticised, you remained silent Lucca but you
leap on criticism of Meghan

Yes, I would certainly have known how to behave at an event like this when I was seven or nine and so would my children and my grandaughter. less sure of grandson as he has ADHD.