As opposed to the Americans who celebrate the Veterans Day On 11th November, the United Kingdom celebrates the Remembrance Day.
It was such an important occasion in their history where they paid tribute to those whose life ended in the army while defending their nation. Those who were maimed in one way or the other were also being honored on that very day.
Queen Elizabeth is known to take an important part in that event laying down the wreath. However, this year has come to something that not so many people had anticipated. Instead of the Queen doing it herself, she passed on that duty to one of her sons, Prince Charles. It was the second time that she was doing that throughout her entire reign.
That action marked the sixth time in history that Queen Elizabeth has not been involved in laying down the wrath and for the very first time since the year 1999 where she handed over her duties to someone else.
The other times when she never did it were when she was either abroad or expectant. The BBC reported that a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: “Queen Elizabeth wishes to let you know that she will be alongside Duke of Edinburg at the balcony.”
This was recorded as the very first time in her entire reign that Queen Elizabeth has observed that ceremonious event from a balcony at the site.point 232 |
However, the news of her not actively involved laying the wreath gave room for many speculations.point 82 | Many speculate that it was because the age was catching up with her and as well as a sift way of monarchical transition and a possible way of handing over the throne.point 217 |
People talked about it amongst themselves trying to understand the possible reason or cause that might have resulted in what they witnessed in the Remembrance Day last month.point 147 | 1
The Queen, who was expected to lead such a heroic event, deliberately handed over the power to Prince Charles who did it quite perfectly. It stirred up mixed reactions in people. However, all remain as speculation as Queen Elizabeth herself claimed nothing regarding it.
Also, those who attended the ceremony from the royal family included Prince Harry, Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Philip, and many others. Prince Harry started the Field Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. He and Prince William laid wreaths together at the Cenotaph.
The ceremony went on just as was planned as Queen Elizabeth watched from the balcony.point 189 | She was keen on every event as they happened.point 226 |
When it got to the point of laying the wreath, her emotions got the better of her.point 66 | The tears came to her eyes, and she was seen wiping them a way to clear her eyes.point 132 | The possible reason that could have triggered that is not still disclosed but can be speculated that the way her son, Prince Charles, carried out the duty could have moved her to tears.point 285 |
She knew that even if her days on earth come to an end, she will leave someone capable of holding the throne.point 88 | 1
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