Queen's funeral, should the Southampton Boat Show close in respect.

[Concerto]

It looks likely that the Queen's funeral will be on Monday 19th September.

Should the Southampton Boat Show close in respect of the UK's longest reigning monarch funeral?

This thread is due to remembering the funeral of Princess Diana saw virtually everything shut.

 

[steve yates]

Absolutely not.

 

[Poignard]

The day of the funeral will become a Bank Holiday. Many businesses will close, sporting events and other entertainments will be cancelled, rail and postal strikes will be suspended.

If I were organising the Boat Show, I would close it on that day, as a mark of respect.

 

[wully1]

Definitely not!

A popular 96 year old died. Sad. Happens to 96 year olds all the time.

If folk want to go wailing and weeping, let them. But don’t go crazy about it.

The media feeding frenzy is already at sickening levels

 

[Daydream believer]

It will be a day off, so more people will be able to attend the show. It would be a waste to shut & unfair to those contributors trying to display their wares.
If people want to attend the funeral or watch endless drivel on TV they can. But please do not subject the rest of us to this.

 

[Stemar]

I'm with those who despise the media feeding frenzy and all the correspondents outside royal palaces with nothing to say, but saying it at great length, and agree with Daydream believer that the day off may allow more people to attend the Boat Show.

All the same, she has been queen of this nation for most of the time I've been alive, and I think she's done a pretty good job through a time of huge change, so a mark of respect is due to a very special lady. which is why I voted for a minute or two's silence.

For the haters and republicans, no, I don't think she was perfect, just that she had a very difficult job and did it well. If Charles can do as well as head of state, he'll be an asset to the nation. If he can't, I wouldn't be surprised to see the birth of the United Republic of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - or, maybe even the United Republic of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

 

[Poignard]

Too much to expect a quiet respectful day with a simple funeral.

Instead I suppose we'll have the usual ancient flummery and a media feeding frenzy.

 

[skua164]

I think it should close that Day.

It's somwhat ironic that Posters are saying it's a Day Off but it won't be for the People who have to be there, whether Exhibitors, Caterers and other Support Staff.

Personally I suspect, even if it does open, numbers will be well down compared with a normal Show Day. Whether a supporter of Royalty or not, or even not fussed either way its a moment in History and many will want to watch on Television both un the UK and Worldwide.

 

[Clancy Moped]

She liked boats.

 

[johnalison]

The world and the country is very different from 1952 when everything closed down and all entertainment was suspended for some while. I think it would be possible for the boat show to continue and make some show of respect, though I can see that a full national day of mourning with all venues shut would be more traditional. It is not something that I feel very strongly about, but for the sake of the future it may be better to take the more extreme measures in order to properly mark the occasion and give the younger people and children something to remember.

 

[UK-WOOZY]

already sick and tired about everyone going on about her death, she was lucky to reach 96

 

[Praxinoscope]

I think the 1 minute silence at mid-day is the most fitting option, this way those who wish to show some form of acknowledgement of HM’s passing can, those who don’t can hardly complain about losing one minute of showtime, adopting the WW2 slogan ‘Keep calm and carry on’ provides a degree of respect when combined with the minutes silence.

 

[mjcoon]

A popular 96 year old died. Sad. Happens to 96 year olds all the time.

Though usually only once each...

 

[Daydream believer]

Though usually only once each...

Well my heart stopped during a routine opp & some say that I have been brain dead for years, so would that counter your argument?

 

[mjcoon]

Well my heart stopped during a routine opp & some say that I have been brain dead for years, so would that counter your argument?

Dunno; are you 96 years old? I had open heart surgery which involves stopping the heart and putting it up on chocks to be worked on. But then I'm not even 80 yet...

 

[Neeves]

Dunno; are you 96 years old? I had open heart surgery which involves stopping the heart and putting it up on chocks to be worked on. But then I'm not even 80 yet...

I look forward to your continuing contributions over many years in the future.


Take care, stay safe

Jonathan

 

[Sianna]

already sick and tired about everyone going on about her death, she was lucky to reach 96

It's sad that people can't respect others feelings, royalist or not you will need to get used to several weeks of royal reporting, this is a historic moment in our country's history, perhaps we all could show the respect that is due.

 

[capnsensible]

It's sad that people can't respect others feelings, royalist or not you will need to get used to several weeks of royal reporting, this is a historic moment in our country's history, perhaps we all could show the respect that is due.

Thank you. Well said.

 

[mjcoon]

I look forward to your continuing contributions over many years in the future.

Take care, stay safe

Jonathan

Thank you... And I treasure your irony in the fire too; keep them coming!

 

[sailaboutvic]

Some simple have no respect.
Although I'm not a big fan of the Royals ,
The queen has done a lot for this country more then all the others put together