State Funeral of Victoria II
Miscellaneous
8/12
Following the period of mourning after the death of Queen Victoria II, called 'The Great Sorrow', the United Kingdom's longest reigning monarch is laid to rest in a large, elaborate, state funeral at Westminster Abbey followed by a more intimate private commital at Windsor Chapel.
Following the period of mourning after the death of Queen Victoria II, called 'The Great Sorrow', the United Kingdom's longest reigning monarch is laid to rest in a large, elaborate, state funeral at Westminster Abbey followed by a more intimate private commital at Windsor Chapel.
A visibly upset and crying Briony Blythe led the BBC's televised commentary and monologued at the end of the full proceedings.
"It has often felt in recent days as though a veil of sorrow has covered the nation, but the Queen's funeral has surely exemplified her reign.
"She united us, in one final act of togetherness, unifying the United Kingdom, and indeed the world beyond, in respect, ceremony and significance.
"As a very young woman she famously said her whole life, whether it be long or short, would be devoted to our service.
"Well, never was a person been truer to their word.
"And today we have come together, many of us with tears in our eyes, but all of us with an abiding warmth in our hearts for all that she gave.
"Just under a year ago the world, and a certain little bear, said thank you for everything. And the Queen looked as though she thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.
"We will surely be ever-grateful to have had that final opportunity to celebrate with Her Majesty her remarkable and long reign.
"If, as she once said, grief is the price we pay for love, then the weight of our collective sorrow is testament to the depth of affection in which she is held.
"She made history, she was history. Queen Victoria II is gone, but she will surely never be forgotten."
