Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Twitter Praises Pallbearers Who Flew Back From Iraq To Carry Coffin
As the world laid Queen Elizabeth II to rest on Monday (September 19) in London, England, many are praising the pallbearers who carried her from Westminster Abbey to her final resting place.
Her Majesty’s casket, which was made 30 years ago, is said to weigh anywhere between 550 to 700 lbs, and because of this, requires eight people to carry it.
Soldiers from the Queen’s Company, First Battalion of the Grenadier Guards are serving as The Queen’s pallbearers, and the regiment is one of the oldest in the British Army and traces its history back to 1656.
These eight soldiers were specially chosen for the role and flew back from Iraq, where they were for a special operation, to prepare for the funeral.
There hasn’t been an official introduction to the soldiers, however, many royal fans on Twitter are praising the eight men.
“What an absolutely incredible job those eight young men did as pallbearers for Her Majesty today. Nerves of steel and utmost precision in front of billions,” one wrote.
Another adding, “Someone please buy those pallbearers a beer. Top work lads 👏”
Click inside to read more tweets about the pallbearers…
I have nothing but the utmost respect for those pallbearers. What a responsibility placed quite literally on their shoulders. #queensfuneral
— Nerys 😷🇪🇺💙🇺🇦 (@nezza74) September 19, 2022
I’m in awe of the pallbearers. The concentration on their faces is so intense. What a huge responsibility and honour #queensfuneral
— Phil Harvey (@philharvey65) September 19, 2022
These young lads carrying the Queen. How proud their parents must be. What an honour- but what a responsibility. Well done those young men. #HMQueen #Pallbearers #QueensFuneral
— Alison Cairns (@moany_mum) September 19, 2022
Thoughts and prayers are with those pallbearers who need to carry The Queen’s coffin up all those stairs to St George’s chapel, they must have nerves of steel #queensfuneral #ElizabethII
— G I L L I A N 🖤🤍 (@gillian__glen) September 19, 2022
You eight pallbearers get yourself in a pub and have a beer….Top job #queensfuneral
— Richard Whitbread (@Richwhitty63) September 19, 2022
God, I bet those fellas are glad it’s all over. Well done to all who participated today, especially to the pallbearers who were not only carrying the Queen but a Billion and change worth of jewels on top of her coffin. They should all be awarded a special honour. #queensfuneral
— Denise M R (@DDRey) September 19, 2022
Whether a royalist or not, this state funeral procession isn't seen anywhere else in the world.
Makes you proud to be British🇬🇧Also greatest respect to the pallbearers they were flawless with the whole world watching.#queensfuneral
— Tahir Ahmed (@Tahir_Ahmed10) September 19, 2022
This crew of young pallbearers has to be the most passionate men I've seen in my life. I salute you boys!💜💜 #queensfuneral
— Zahra El Naylah (@zahra_el_naylah) September 19, 2022
Incredible respect for those pallbearers, a long time holding a very heavy coffin with the world watching #queensfuneral
— Ju1e5 (@GetJasonASingle) September 19, 2022
Those pallbearers, with their broad & exactly-level-to-the-mm-shoulders need medals. Toughest gig of the day. Well done chaps. I’m sure your families are proud. As a mum of a young man desperate to start a career in the service of this country, I know I would be. #queensfuneral
— clare grove FCIM (@mrsgroovie) September 19, 2022
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