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We were just blown away by the Crown Jewels. I did buy a book in the gift shop, as I was so sad not to be allowed to photograph them. (Understandable from a security perspective)
It’s really amazing to think of all the other world leaders who’ve come and gone during the reign of Elizabeth II. I don’t look forward to the day when I am able to see a coronation, for the same reason you say.
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I remember going in there thinking it was just going to be a crown and that was it, so I was wondering if it was worth it. I had no idea there was so much in there!
Yes, there will be a day in the future when they will have to do a coronation (sorry!)! It would be both exciting and frustrating to have planned a trip to London during it, for sure.
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We were just blown away by the Crown Jewels. I did buy a book in the gift shop, as I was so sad not to be allowed to photograph them. (Understandable from a security perspective)
Oh I understand completely, but it's still a shame.
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It’s really amazing to think of all the other world leaders who’ve come and gone during the reign of Elizabeth II. I don’t look forward to the day when I am able to see a coronation, for the same reason you say.
It's almost impossible to comprehend really. My parents, who are now both 76, were 11 when she ascended to the throne. For me, that really puts it in perspective. The vast majority of our country just don't remember any other monarch. I do feel very glad to say she's our Queen and I'm so glad I've been able to see her for myself once as well.
I remember going in there thinking it was just going to be a crown and that was it, so I was wondering if it was worth it. I had no idea there was so much in there!
Oh my goodness, you must've had the shock of your life! Sorry I'm laughing just picturing your face - I bet your eyes were wide as saucers!
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Yes, there will be a day in the future when they will have to do a coronation (sorry!)! It would be both exciting and frustrating to have planned a trip to London during it, for sure.
Thankfully I think they will give a lot of notice. If I'm around for it, I'll watch it on the TV, I won't be going up there.
Great info on the Crown Jewels and coronations! Queen Elizabeth has definitely been a great figure in the British monarchy and well loved as far as I know! Even at her advanced age, she has never considered stepping down. Perhaps, she wants to hold out as long as possible before Prince Charles succeeds her as king? Maybe she doesn't think he'd make a good king?
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Great info on the Crown Jewels and coronations! Queen Elizabeth has definitely been a great figure in the British monarchy and well loved as far as I know! Even at her advanced age, she has never considered stepping down. Perhaps, she wants to hold out as long as possible before Prince Charles succeeds her as king? Maybe she doesn't think he'd make a good king?
I don't think she will ever abdicate and it's down to what happened when she was a child. King Edward VIII abdicated, which left her father, King George VI to take on the throne. He never expected that and he of course ended up as King during the Second World War. His health was never great and, as I understand it, it worsened when he became King, because of the strain of the role and also the strain of everything that went on with Edward and Mrs. Simpson. So, from what I've read and heard, the Queen is committed to remaining on the throne until she dies, as she doesn't believe in abdication, and frankly rightly. We've only ever had that one abdication and I don't think it would help us to have another one. (plus I'd rather she stayed as long as possible, being selfish...)
Tuesday 19 September – part four: beheadings and Beefeaters…
I got some more photos of the Tower when we came out of seeing the Crown Jewels…
… and then headed back to see the guardsmen…
We spotted two going in, and I loved how they did it, just moving a railing!
Luckily, we were also able to find a Beefeater.
Mark asked him to explain the history of them, and the guy just looked at him and said “all 900 years of it?” He did a good job. They were first formed in 1485 (not quite 900 years history, but I’m not going to split hairs here ) and they were created by King Henry VII. Today, there are 36 or 37 Beefeaters, depending on which source you look at, although at times during history there have been up to 200 of them. They’re retired from the Armed Forces and have to be a particular grade and have at least 22 years of service, as well as holding the Long Service and Good Conduct medal. They live in tied accommodation owned by the Tower. I’m guessing they’re some of the properties you can see from the walls, but they have to own a home elsewhere, so they have somewhere to go when they retire. He did also explain that no-one knows how the Beefeaters got their name, but it could be because they were once partially paid in meat.
We then headed over here, the site of beheadings but not as many as you’d think. The majority of the people beheaded had that done on Tower Hill in front of a ghoulish crowd, but aristocratic people destined for this fate were at least given the dignity of a private beheading here, including two of King Henry VIII’s wives.
We headed over to the Bloody Tower next as Jan wanted to see that…
Mark had been explaining about the portcullis, and how it worked, and here was an explanation:
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Sorry I'm laughing just picturing your face - I bet your eyes were wide as saucers! 
) and they were created by King Henry VII. Today, there are 36 or 37 Beefeaters, depending on which source you look at, although at times during history there have been up to 200 of them. They’re retired from the Armed Forces and have to be a particular grade and have at least 22 years of service, as well as holding the Long Service and Good Conduct medal. They live in tied accommodation owned by the Tower. I’m guessing they’re some of the properties you can see from the walls, but they have to own a home elsewhere, so they have somewhere to go when they retire. He did also explain that no-one knows how the Beefeaters got their name, but it could be because they were once partially paid in meat. 
but not as many as you’d think. The majority of the people beheaded had that done on Tower Hill in front of a ghoulish crowd, but aristocratic people destined for this fate were at least given the dignity of a private beheading here, including two of King Henry VIII’s wives. 
I am loving all of the Tower and guardsmen photos. 
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