In recent days, the queen’s close relationship has been sickeningly repeated. II. Isabella with Scotland. And from what can be seen on the streets from Friday Edinburgh -Only a few boos could be heard from less than a dozen people on Sunday – it turns out that the feeling was mutual, even though this region is my least appreciative (although still the majority) for the crown. According to the latest YouGov poll, 42% of Scots believe monarchy is good for England, while 22% think the opposite. This is the most critical view of the remaining regions. These rates are 54% and 13%, respectively, across the island.
“He died in balmoral gave us the opportunity to be more relevant In all actions to bid farewell to the Queen”, EL PERIÓDICO DE CATALUNYA, an agent of the Prensa Ibérica group to which this newspaper belongs, assured Michael Andrews, an Edinburgh native and monarchist at heart, during the proclamation in the city this Sunday. According to him, Scotland is the United Kingdom. It’s different from the rest of ‘but there’s more. sympathy by the royal family than people believe.
crowd to follow procession who carried the coffin from the palace holinessthe official residence of the crown in Scotland, St Giles Cathedral He seems to agree with Michael from Edinburgh. Thousands of people gathered in the square Royal MileThe street that connects Holyrood with Saint Giles, many of whom see nothing more than a mass of heads. But it didn’t matter, the important thing was to be there to “pay respect” to the deceased monarch. Such is the opinion of self-proclaimed 100% monarchist Audrey Allan, who resides in the town of Bo’ness, an hour’s drive from Edinburgh.
The Queen’s four children
After 14:30 local time, in the parade leaving the palace, the four children of the monarch, the King CarlosPrincess mother and princes Andrew Y Eduardo, also Ana’s husband, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence. In the back, in a vehicle, was the queen consort, CamilaY sophieEdward’s wife.
15-year-old Isla from Edinburgh says she skipped a few classes with her mother’s permission to witness this history. “This is a moment sadLong-time president,” says Fiona, 53, from East Ayrshire, two hours from the Scottish capital. “I loved Elizabeth, she’s been queen all my life. she said, trying unsuccessfully to hold back her tears. burning chapel this will take place in the cathedral but it feels impossible to see the crowd surrounding the temple.
The same thing happens to Alan. Originally from Glasgow but living in Switzerland for work, she needs to catch a train this afternoon to attend another funeral, her sister-in-law’s. That’s why it’s in Scotland these days. He decided this Monday to approach the Royal Mile to pay tribute to a monarch who “has done a good job and was a monarch during his reign.” at the foot of the canyon until the last momentFor him, it is easy to explain Scotland’s sympathy for the monarchy: “A king is better than a president because he is out of politics.” He also emphasizes that he died in Balmoral. “No, he moved from the president. because he was at home,” she says after recalling the family ties that united the ruler with this land.
Religious office and burning chapel
There were also many tourists among those who came to see the parade. Leonardo, a Mexican but residing in London, “chaos“The event that this event created in the city, where streets were closed and bus routes were canceled or changed, despite the device being “long planned”. “It’s a historic moment, but I didn’t come for it. He resigned, confirming, before emphasizing that he understood this to be a “very strong blow” for British citizens. Leonardo emphasizes that he had already hinted about the new king, with gestures like the previous one, what his reign would be like. He took the day of the announcement by humiliatingly asking an aide to remove some inkwells.
Following the parade, members of the Royal Family along with Scottish and UK officials, including the Scottish Prime Minister, nikola sturgeonand the British Prime Minister, Liz Cage, They attended a religious ceremony at 5 pm, before the funeral chapel was opened. The monarch then returned to Holyrood Palace to meet with Sturgeon and receive a gesture of condolence from the Scottish Parliament. In the evening, the sovereign and the rest of the royal family in Edinburgh plan to attend a meeting. watch in the cathedral next to the coffin of the deceased queen. This Tuesday afternoon the coffin will be taken to London for a state funeral next Monday.