I thought King Charles II's 9 minute speech was quite wonderful. Especially the last line.
"May 'flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest'."
That was the perfect Shakespeare quote for his Darling Mama.
They truly enjoyed each other's company.
Read the article in THE MIRROR here entitled: Soul-stirring meaning behind King Charles' 'flights of angels' line for the Queen in his speech. Long live the King.
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Thanks for the article, Rosemary. I was familiar with the passage but had forgotten the context. I thought the address by King Charles III was perfect. My goodness, what a huge void his mother's passing has left in the hearts of her family and friends the world over.
I live in France and I listened to this speech broadcast on the French radio with a direct translation by the journalist commentator. He literally translated the quote as "may angels be with you on your last journey"(que des anges puissent vous accompagner pour votre dernier voyage). My English is good enough to understand that this translation was very approximate. Until today not only no other journalist or commentator has rectified it although the original quote is so much more beautiful , but above all it has never been said that it was a quote from Shakespeare. I'm so happy to hear it here (and very happy to follow your blog!) Thank you very much for that.
Pam -- Their hearts are breaking but they must mourn publicly for 10 days and carry on. I was happy to hear Charles and Anne were with their mother before she passed. That must be a great comfort to both of them. I thought the new King's speech was perfect too. xo, Rosemary
Doris (in France) -- Thank you. When I watched the speech, it wasn't live but a rebroadcast. I immediately started searching the quote and was lucky enough to find the perfect article with Shakespeare as the source. I agree the original is much more beautiful and fitting than the loose translation you heard. I'm glad I found it for you. xo, Rosemary
It was noted yesterday in an article from the Daily Mail UK that the Shakespeare phrase may have been "a subtle nod toward Diana" as that phrase from Hamlet was sung in a song performed at Princess Diana's funeral "as her cortege departed from Westminster Abbey on September 6, 1997." A poignant tribute all around. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11198065/Charles-ended-address-King-Hamlet-quote-sung-funeral-Princess-Diana.html
Kelley -- Thank you for the link further explaining the poignant quote from Hamlet.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11198065/Charles-ended-address-King-Hamlet-quote-sung-funeral-Princess-Diana.html
xo, Rosemary
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