The Queen died and this happened Prom 70

[cdog]

It's incredible how many people apparently don't have enough respect for the performers to switch their bloody phones to silent.

[truckerfromreno]

It's just not the same without her.

[jillosler]

Respect for a remarkable woman who didn't lecture about one's duty - she practiced it for over 70 years. 🇬🇧

[annmcg.]

I was in Gallipoli, Turkey, on a battlefield tour, when we received word during dinner. There was shock and a stunned silence. We then stood and toasted her and the new King. Many of us were ex service veterans and she'd been 'The Boss' to us. God bless you, Ma'am.

[wieldwords]

I remember the Coldstream Guards playing our anthem after 9/11. You were there for us, and I’m glad in this moment, we could be here for you.

[grahamhueber]

Nothing else to say but WOW. This is the most brilliant encapsulation of what is means to be BRITISH.

[thetraveler]

“ I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust. In this resolve I have my husband to support me. He shares all my ideals and all my affection for you.”

…Her Royal Majesty Elizabeth ll

[elainemoreland]

Beautiful, brought me to tears. No one will ever replace Queen Elizabeth II.

[lindylou]

Can never listen to Elgar without crying my eyes out … fabulous tribute to our fabulous Queen we will never see her like again.

[gg]

As a professional musician applause is a wonderful acknowledgment, however there are those moments when the last note lifts into the air, it floats there and if the job has been done just right that silence is golden, hearts are full and the rich beauty of the music lives.

[davidburbage]

It is May 13th, 2024 as I listen to this; and it still brings tears to my eyes. A symbol of our heritage, traditions and dignity has left the world, never to return. May we forever remember and do our best to emulate the example we've been privileged to witness.

[adamwalker]

Two years on and I'm tearing up here.

[Tigs]

I am 64 i served my Queen and country. When we returned home after Gulf War 1 this music from Elgar was playing on the aircraft speaker system it climaxed as our wheels touched the tarmac. I was proud to have served Her Majesty, a true Queen, a heart with compassion and the resolve of a lion. God bless you Ma’am. Sat listening to this proper crying, which is a problem as I am sat having a meal in the pub.

[Bluecean]

Thank you England for reminding the world about Grace, Dignity and Class!

[esdee]

Commonwealth citizen here. Her Majesty was also my Queen. I have the utmost respect for all the work she did, imagine working into your 90s. She had Prince Philip were wonderful.

[dwilborn]

As a musician, I have never heard that much silence from an audience. There's almost always someone coughing or shuffling about in their seat. It was almost like no one wanted to leave that moment.

[bmused]

Can we take a moment to acknowledge the fact the orchestra played the anthem perfectly and with no prior warning or practice. And it wasn't even their anthem. Bravo. Absolutely beautiful.

[diamonddog]

I still can't get my head round the fact there is no more Queen Elizabeth II in our midst. A constant and a ubiquitous presence my whole life. Such a huge loss 🌹

[robert]

I cannot imagine Britain without the Monarchy. No one would do this for a politician.

[kevinjohn]

Thank you your service to our country. You will never be forgotten, R.I.P your Majesty