Allbearers from the British Army, who only a few weeks ago were serving in Iraq, have been lauded for their role in carrying the Queen’s coffin, with admirers across the country proclaiming, “They have done our nation and Her Majesty proud.”
On Monday, Her Majesty was carried into Westminster Hall by eight men from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards as she completed her farewell voyage from Buckingham Palace.
Five members of the crew were reportedly flown back from Iraq after the death of Her Majesty was revealed on Thursday, September 8, in order to participate in the historic event.
In front of an estimated 4,1 billion people from around the world, the unidentified soldiers behaved well, earning the acclaim of social media users, including celebrities, who commended their professionalism.
A tweet labeled the young soldiers as the “best of the best” among pallbearers.
While another individual stated, “The eyes of the world were on those pallbearers today… our military forces and everyone involved performed admirably.” They have brought honor to our nation and Her Majesty.
A few days ago, several of the eight pallbearers who would carry the Queen at her funeral were sent to Iraq to train Iraqi security personnel.
Monday’s flawless show by the pallbearers during Her Majesty’s state burial was praised on social media by celebrities and lawmakers.
Carla Lockhart, the DUP representative for Upper Bann, stated, “Amid the ceremony and pomp, eight young men went about their duties in silence.”
They had the burden of the world on their shoulders and the spotlight of the globe upon them, but they were faultless.
They brought honor to themselves, their families, and our nation. Thank you.’
Stephen Fry, a broadcaster, was more succinct: “Bearer Party, to the pub – rapid march.”
“Carrier Party, raise the tankard. Bearer celebration, consume beer. You deserve it.’
A collection of social media tweets praising the work of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards pallbearers.
The pallbearers were all members of The Queen’s Company of the first battalion of Grenadier Guards.
As the reigning monarch, the Queen held the rank of company commander and conducted an annual personal evaluation of the unit.
According to the squad’s official Twitter account, the Queen’s Company moved to Iraq in July to strengthen “the training of Iraqi security personnel.”
The Queen’s Company will remain its name until the monarch’s funeral, after which it will be altered to represent the new monarch.
Major Adrian Weale, a former member of the British Army, told the PA news agency, “They became the Queen’s Company immediately upon the death of King George VI, and the Queen has served as commander ever since.”
Until King Charles chooses otherwise, it is their responsibility to defend her body in both life and death, as members of the Queen’s Company.
More than 3,000 personnel from all three branches of the British military marched to Buckingham Palace.
Members of the Royal Family, including King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princes William and Harry, followed the pallbearers.
Their responsibilities will thereafter be transferred to the subsequent monarch.
The Grenadier Guards is the oldest regiment in the regular Army, dating back to 1656.
Approximately 4,000 military soldiers participated in the burial procession. This includes Commonwealth personnel, but not support or logistics personnel.
More than 3,000 personnel of the military participated in the ceremony in central London.
Approximately 1,500 British service members joined the processions, while 175 Commonwealth service members marched to Wellington Arch.
Approximately 1,000 military personnel lined the London parade routes, with 380 soldiers providing honor guards and static bands.
More than 1,000 members of the armed forces participated in the ceremony at Windsor.
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