One of my BMX friends is a former career soldier over there, and knows the drill, some of what he shared with the pictures.

This is the Queen's favourite pony Emma. She was last seen riding Emma over the Summer. Emma was brought out to say goodbye. She can be seen in the next photo down off to the righthttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1663712063.jpg
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The government plans for organising something like this are reviewed annually but it is still a massive undertaking.
This man would have set the drill and kit standards for all military personnel to reach. The Garrison Sergeant Major for London.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1663712173.jpg
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Estimates for the security alone is over 7 million pounds.

The Aussies, New Zealanders and Canadians were there :)

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"Pocket change" - I wish my pockets were that deep... lol ;)

For a country that freed itself from the tyranny of English rule, and promotes democracy at every turn, I find the amount of media coverage of this event on Us channels amazing.. Must be a romantic Disney thing. In the UK I get it, but here ? Well wishes and all, hope it's over soon.

It will be interesting to see how the King's funeral is covered by the US media in 10-15 years or so.

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