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Coverage of Royal Funeral, transfer of power and Coronation

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To tell you the truth, I haven't been following it in such minute detail - yesterday I was at work as normal and Royal tittle-tattle has never been a subject of great interest.

I'm not sure why the other thread was closed, but as things stand with UK radio broadcasters, they have generally left the news simulcasts and gone back to their own programming. The BBC music stations are running with downbeat playlists and presenters discussing the Queen and (especially on younger-targeted Radio 1) the subjects of loss and grief more generally, and the commercial stations are doing very similar, playing maudlin tracks that fit their formats. A small number of stations have returned to their normal programming - there's a local Dance station which has gone back to its usual format after a few hours of soft pop and which is holding its annual music festival/concert today as scheduled.

I'm not sure the appetite for a long period of mourning music from radio is there in the country. I went to get my hair done yesterday lunchtime and the talk in the salon was of the "miserable music" on the radio, which was tuned to Global Radio's Heart network and was playing a selection of dreary love songs. It is a difficult balancing act for broadcasters - flip back to the usual format too quickly and they risk the outrage of the conservative press for being "disrespectful". Take too long to flip back, and they lose audience to Spotify and other music streamers, or to competitor stations which flip sooner. We have come out of a lengthy period of Covid-19 disruption and there simply isn't the mass appetite for yet more closures and cancelations of events.

I don't really watch live TV, but BBC1 TV this weekend is wall-to-wall royal tributes, with regular programming available on BBC2. Many people will simply have switched to an on-demand streamer like Netflix or Amazon to watch non-royal programming as normal. Many people have legitimate criticisms of the Queen and Royal Family and their role in an oppressive empire and colonialism, and these concerns are not addressed in the endless wall-to-wall tribute programming made available by the BBC.

There is a very good article here on the TV situation:

I dialed up "Gold" that night and they were very mellow with the oldies, including stuff like "Massachusetts" by the Bee Gees, softer Dionne Warwick and other 60s MOR crossovers.
 
I'm not sure why the other thread was closed, but as things stand with UK radio broadcasters, they have generally left the news simulcasts and gone back to their own programming.
If you're referring to the "In Memorium"/obit thread for the Queen, it was locked by the admin because, rather than tributes to the Elizabeth II, some were moving into other subject matter, comments about other members of the Royal family came into play, etc.
 
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth will take place on Monday September 19. Obviously at the conclusion of the 10 days of mourning.


Buckingham Palace announced that the late monarch will be honored with a state funeral on Monday, September 19 at Westminster Abbey in Central London. It will be the first time a monarch's funeral has been held at Westminster Abbey since the 18th century.

I expect the major networks here will pre-empt morning programming.
 
King Charles will deliver his first TV address as monarch Friday night:

I had the BBC World Service on in the car as the king was scheduled to speak, but apparently the speech itself was not sent out over the BBCWS, which just continued on with its "Outlook" program on reaction of people across former colonies in Africa and the Caribbean to the queen's death. I switched to a local NPR station and heard the last part of the speech live. I wonder why the World Service didn't carry it.
 
I dialed up "Gold" that night and they were very mellow with the oldies, including stuff like "Massachusetts" by the Bee Gees, softer Dionne Warwick and other 60s MOR crossovers.
The online station in Lincolnshire that I listen to often did a quick musical pivot. A live classic rock and indie show was scheduled, but the hosts scrapped that and played soft and solemn music, including tunes by military bands and even Vera Lynn's "White Cliffs of Dover." The theme continued into later live programming -- "The Last Farewell," "Ferry Cross the Mersey," "Amazing Grace," etc. instead of the usual mix of fun oldies.
 
I found this video, which was one without some network's logo plastered over it...

In a ceremony which dates back to at least 1837, King Charles III was officially proclaimed monarch at St. James's Palace in London on Saturday after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. The accession ceremony was followed by the King's declaration and taking of an oath.

 
The online station in Lincolnshire that I listen to often did a quick musical pivot. A live classic rock and indie show was scheduled, but the hosts scrapped that and played soft and solemn music, including tunes by military bands and even Vera Lynn's "White Cliffs of Dover." The theme continued into later live programming -- "The Last Farewell," "Ferry Cross the Mersey," "Amazing Grace," etc. instead of the usual mix of fun oldies.
The Queen's death and the new era of King Charles are obviously a major story. The Queen was beloved (deservedly so) and held the title for 70 years. Normal programming is going to be set aside for awhile. King Charles gave a great speech and tribute. He certainly is ready for the job.

Time to rewatch the "King's Speech"! That's a great movie...
 
The online station in Lincolnshire that I listen to often did a quick musical pivot. A live classic rock and indie show was scheduled, but the hosts scrapped that and played soft and solemn music, including tunes by military bands and even Vera Lynn's "White Cliffs of Dover." The theme continued into later live programming -- "The Last Farewell," "Ferry Cross the Mersey," "Amazing Grace," etc. instead of the usual mix of fun oldies.
Someone told me about serenade-radio.com. After the big band show on KTUC I listen to that, so I'm wondering what it'll be like. The show is based in Britain but the show that interests me most is from Palm Springs, CA starting an hour after KTUC's show ends this time of year so that one should be more like on a normal day.
 
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I don't like the term "coffin". It makes me think of the cheap hexagonal shaped ones used in horror movies and Halloween decorations. Only a fine casket is good enough for Her Majesty.

The first hour of serenade-radio.com that I heard today had a British host who was playing songs related somehow to the Queen, and one from Charles' birth year. A lot of the songs were sad but some were lighter. The American host who is on now says his music is subdued today but isn't explaining why.
 
Noticed here in Phoenix, KPNX (12 News) stuck with Today in AZ & didn't join NBC's coverage of the procession of the Queen's coffin until they joined the network for what would've been the start of the Today Show at 7. I remember last year when they pulled the same shenanigans for Prince Philip's funeral, sticking with their morning show instead of airing it.
 
I heard today that the queen's coffin is lined with lead, making it unusually heavy. They had 8 soldiers carrying it into Westminster Hall today, and the reporter said that sweat was pouring from their heads. I wondered why the coffin was lined with lead, and it turns out it's an old royal tradition.

 
The Queen's death and the new era of King Charles are obviously a major story. The Queen was beloved (deservedly so) and held the title for 70 years. Normal programming is going to be set aside for awhile. King Charles gave a great speech and tribute. He certainly is ready for the job.

Time to rewatch the "King's Speech"! That's a great movie...
How about "The Queen"? Some of the scenes from that movie were unforgettable: the queen's Land Rover getting stuck, Phillip climbing into bed with Elizabeth with a gruff "Move over, Cabbage," Tony Blair in his Newcastle United shirt taking a phone call from Her Majesty at home.
 
I found this an interesting read:



Here's a few excerpts:

More than 1,000 volunteers, stewards and police officers will be on hand to help anyone who needs it. Volunteers are from the Scouts, Samaritans, the British Red Cross, First Aid Nursing Yeomanry and the Salvation Army.

Filming, photography and the use of mobile phones or other devices will not be allowed in the security search area or once inside the Palace of Westminster.

People are asked to respect the dignity of the event, and should remain silent while inside the Palace of Westminster and dress appropriately, Anyone wearing clothes with "political or offensive slogans" will not be allowed in.

The queue starts where Albert Embankment meets Lambeth Bridge in Central London, on the south side of the River Thames. From Albert Embankment, the queue continues along the south bank of the Thames.

Those joining will be issued a wristband to mark their place and avert the risk of queue-jumpers. The wristbands also allow people to leave the queue “for a short period to use a toilet or get refreshments” before returning to their place in the queue. Public toilets, drinking water and first aid stations will be available at designated locations along the queue route.
There are more than 500 portable toilets at various points along the route.

Official guidance warns: “Please note that the queue is expected to be very long. You will need to stand for many hours, possibly overnight, with very little opportunity to sit down, as the queue will keep moving. Please consider this before you decide to attend or bring children with you. The queue may close early to ensure as many visitors as possible can enter the Palace before the Lying-in-State period comes to an end.”

Separate access queue

People with a disability or long-term condition which means they are unable to queue for an extended period of time will be able to join a shorter queue. A separate accessible kiosk is to be set up at the Tate Britain on Millbank. Timed entry slots for Westminster Hall will be issued for people with access needs, who can then move immediately to join the accessible queue at Victoria Tower Gardens, next to Parliament. There will only be a limited amount of spots each day for this queue.

Security searches may also be carried out while people are in the queue – while stewards and police officers are expected to patrol, ejecting queue-jumpers and those deemed drunk.

It is not permitted to queue on behalf of other people or “reserve” a spot for someone else – the person queuing up will be the only one allowed entry.
 
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Former US Presidents, including Donald Trump, have been invited to a Washington memorial service for Queen Elizabeth to be held next Wednesday. The ex-pres had expected to be invited to the London funeral, but there's not enough room in Westminster Abbey:

 
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