American Reacts to Queen Elizabeth II Died and This Happened at The Proms 70
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- in this video I react to the beautiful tribute the people at The Proms 70 gave to Queen Elizabeth after she died. This was a level of honor and respect very rarely seen. So much so I was pretty much left speechless.
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As a 59 year old, hairy-ars**, tough as nails Yorkshireman I was in tears when my beloved Queen passed. I do not know why, I never really considered myself a true-blue Royalist but that woman was special. Thank you for your silence during the video and your respectful words at the end. God save The King.
So well said.... 👍
Thankyou for a humble and respectful reaction
Same here 55yr old ex squaddie, couldn't contain my emotions either.
@@nightowl5395I fully agree !
I’m led to believe most Yorkshire men are pansies.
As a Canadian, I could not have been prouder to have had Elizabeth II as my queen. a remarkable woman who performed her duty flawlessly
I agree, and I’m an Australian ❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺
Very well said indeed!
Same here and I'm a New Zealander.
Same here, and I'm British
We will NEVER EVER have such a good monarch in The UK again. I am so proud to have had Queen Elizabeth as my monarch. RIP Your Majesty 😢
I still get emotional when I realise she is no longer with us. I miss her calming stoic presence reminding us all that we can always do better.
Nimrod really hits me in the heart, as a veteran , permanently disabled in battle, this piece reminds me of the country I fought for, and the mates I lost in foreign battlefields. God Bless you Your Majesty, I served you in war, and I served you in peace, and it was my constant honour to do so.
Beautifully written, lovely sentiments.
I just want to say Thank You for your service to our country and your sacrifice too.
@@TheDonna200 ditto that!
Thank you.
Respect to you sir
Words aren't always needed & the British people know how to be respectful & even more so at a time like this 🙏👸🙏
Not sure if you are aware of it, but the concert that evening was to have been performed by an American orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and they instead were able to pay this fine tribute at short notice, quite impressive and extremely touching. A viewer from the UK. Your sensitive reaction is much appreciated too.
I wrote in another comment, too, the Philadelphia is one of the greatest American orchestras. To hear them play God Save the Queen and then Nimrod is so moving. It reminds me of when the Queen asked her Guards to play our American National Anthem in front of Buckingham Palace on 9/11. 😢❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧
In a British orchestra rehearsal is considered pretty much sacrosanct. In an American orchestra, players are expected to be able to turn up, tune up and play straight off the dots. A change of programme like this would not phase them. Not to say British players couldn't do it, but it would be irregular to say the least. But then, so is the death of a monarch.
@@rerenaissance7487 I’m not sure I’m following you. Do you mean that a British program would not be changed?
I thought it was poignant and touching the American orchestra changed their whole program to play the most patriotic pieces for the Queen. 😢❤️
It’s true that rehearsal time is something you don’t mess with! Orchestra musicians in the U.S. are paid according to the Musicians Union, and the moment they’re “on the clock,” they are in their chairs and ready to play. Watching a parent do that in the symphony was my first (very early) lesson in what it means to be a professional. (No talking or squirming! lol) I imagine there’s something similar in the U.K.
That the Philadelphia Orchestra, under Yannick Nézet-Séguin, was able to instantly turn aside, forego their show and instead pay tribute to our nation and our loss, should endear them in the eyes of British people everywhere.
Much respect to the Philadelphia orchestra, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
@@m.h.6499 no, though players in a British orchstra would probably be familiar the piece anyway.
It's just something I learned many years ago, that US orchestras don't get as much rehearsal. But time is dime and there's probably less subsidy and patronage available.
This was on the evening of the day our dear lady died, Nimrod stirs the very soul when remembering her life’s service to her God and Country.
More tears .. We still miss her. Our greatest Queen. Thank you for your genuine feelings here. 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸
As a member of the British Commonwealth (Bahamas) I applaud and appreciate your homage paid to our late Queen, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Long live the King. Good bless you Sir.
( You aren't) Your country is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The British Commonwealth died in 1949 ( ish) by memory .
@@michaelprobert4014 That was the British Empire, the then future Queen Elizabeth gave her speech pledging her whole life be it long or short in service to the people when it became the Commonwealth of Nations, usually just known as the Commonwealth.
@@deenieteenie3934 I wasn't talking about the Empire though ,the Empire continued in unison with the British Commonwealth of Nations for a bit then the London Declaration of 1949 ended the British Commonwealth of Nations and since then , as you say , it became the Commonwealth of Nations.
@@michaelprobert4014 How petty can you get.
@@bwilson5401 It was a side comment ( but true ) to a lovely comment from Henrietta. In was an addition to her comment not denigrating it.
If you were talking about Deenieteenie's comment then he/ she was just wrong .
OMG. THANK YOU ALL AMERICANS SO VERY MUCH. YOU ALL HAVE SHOWN SO MUCH RESPECT TO OUR WONDERFUL QUEEN & OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. MUCH LOVE FROM UK xxx
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Many of us loved her. She was one of a kind and truly, truly royal. God bless you.
Hear hear
Hear, Hear.
As an American, I am saddened by the death of the Queen. She was a constant, a true North in our world. She was one dedicated soul to the world. For her "whole life" she was that one person strong, dedicated and fair. God Bless the Queen.
As a 63 year old Brit I agree with you 💯% Sir. I shed a tear or two when I heard that awful News. May she RIP Knowing her Duty is done 🙏🖤
As a Brit, thank you so very much 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸❤️
Just one thing. By tradiition just ass soon as is known that the queen s dead dsome equery or the other says to the court "the Queen is dead. Long live the King"" and everyone in0 the court says ""Long live the King,, Long live the King" and from hgat moment npmjomde sjgpild refer o 6the deceased Queen as though she were still monarch. The King has all, the decvotion, sll the loyalty
It's an instantaneous transfer of power. so at no time can a usurper iontevene and muddy the watrers.
lSo to saY "God Bles the Queen" now, well it's' not wrong, byt just a little off beat, least it is to me.
jjust very small point.l
Yes, fair, and didn't tolerate idiots. I had an employment problem involving "National Security" I felt I was being basically shafted to save others faces for their incompetence. So I wrote to the Queen, only then did things change. Now that's influence.
@@johnhall7679
what kind of job were you doing. Unless you were actual part of the house hold I would not thnuk she should or could get involved. ?
Speaking as an Englishman who proudly served Her Majesty for 3 decades as a Police officer , I too was moved to tears at learning of her passing. She acceded the throne 5 years before I was born, she served her country for more than twice as long as I did. Although, recently, we saw the decline in her health and where it was heading, the awful day when the dreadful news broke was no less painful. Thank you your Majesty, you were the Great in Great Britain. God Save The King.
Nimrod ia always played at the ceremony at the cenotaph in London on remembrance Sunday, when the nation remembers those soldiers and civilians who died in war.
As an Englishman l cried like a baby when my beautiful and most gracious Queen passed away, Her Majesty was the only Queen l have ever known for the past 68 years, Her Majesty can never be replaced, Her Majesty was the heart of the nation and stood for what is now lacking in the world, l love my Queen now and always, God Bless you Ma’am RIP 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️😪😪😪
@@kaywhy245 really inadequate what exactly have you achieved in your magnificent life . This should be interesting....
In 1989, aged 16½ I swore my Oath to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her Heirs and Successors when I enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy, our Oath is deemed fulfilled upon Death or honourable or Medical Discharge, I served a decade and was discharged when injured saving a wounded ship mate, I was gutted, it was all I wanted and all I knew, my Oath still was upheld as I was taught an Oath is life long, a promise is fulfilled upon completion of an action, but an Oath is the term of your natural life. I always knew that gut punching, heart breaking day would come,. And I knew it would be soon early thins year, a day I truly dreaded. I cried when I heard, a 50 year old veteran, here most love the Queen, there are some who want to be a republic, but most adored the Queen like our own Grandmother, nothing we would not do for the asking. I was deeply saddened when HRH Prince Phillip died, another Sailor, so the bond there is very strong with our allies, but to lose our Queen, herself a Veteran, a fixed point, a guiding light, an impeccable example to follow. Something those outside the Commonwealth can not truly grasp, she isn't an elected person, but fate dealt her this hand, a very hard, dedicated life to 1/3rd of Earth's population, 54 nations called her their Queen. No complaint, just do the job to the best of your ability, a fixed point in a world of turmoil, and we had this woman, absolutely beautiful in her younger years, a wicked sense of humour, a strength unmatched by thousands of people the world said we should heed, but for us, we turned to our Monarch, our Queen. Working right up until her death, as she promised, respected and when she spoke world leaders listened like they sought her advice. To hear she has passed was absolutely crushing, a statement I made on social media, a statement people said I was over reacting, but they can not know exactly the true depth of what she meant to us. At peace, with the love of her life, free from the scandals she had to endure due to other stupid people. She will be missed, she will be remembered for her life of unwavering devotion to us and all in the Commonwealth, and she was devoted to us, as we were Her Majesty. I know how you feel Andrew, 9 million of us do.
@@kaywhy245 even as a dog rescuer, she still beats you in every possible measure, knowledge, wit, humility, grace, devotion, service to others, the list would nearly be endless, you are merely a foolish child who is too blind to see, to deaf to hear, to arrogant to like, to heartless to love, and probably jealous as you will be forgotten very quickly with a life that will amount to nothing but your own endless vacant brain and grossly unwarranted vanity. A life so ordinary, this is the best your life will ever amount to.
@@kaywhy245 news flash, you are not the only person to go through that, thousands have been through worse and are still not as bitter and soulless as you. You are nothing special nor unique. So stop fishing for sympathy, your comment saw to that.
@@kaywhy245 just your bitter, petty, subhuman post
The occasion, Elgar's music and your response brought tears to my eyes. You're a damn good guy. Cheers. Robert, UK.
Thanks Robert. I appreciate it.
The grief of losing our beautiful Queen, is still very raw and it only takes a moment like this to make me start welling up with tears again :-(
Me too. Still blubbing when I see this sort of thing. It reminds us of what we have lost.
Me too
Remembrance Sunday this year is guaranteed to be even more emotional than it usually is.
Oh lord! I hadn’t thought of that till now. 😢
As a Canadian i was very saddened about the Queen passing away. The Proms were very respectful. Thank you for this video. God save the Queen.
Thanks for your respect. There’s nothing else you need to say ❤
You so obviously have British roots in your DNA, love how respectful and moved you are by our loss.
I thought the tears had dried and then they played Nimrod. You're video reaction was so respectful. It says a lot about you. Thank you.
Elgar's Nimrod from The Enigma Variations is one of the most beautiful and mournful pieces of music ever written. It touches the soul.
Thank you for your respect. Approve of the Monarchy or not, the Queen was very much loved and respected, a powerful presence in our national life for so long. She will indeed be missed.
You are not old and lived through her reign. Anyway it is Philip who should be honoured.
@@kaywhy245 Sorry, don't get this reply. I was born 5 years before she became Queen. Philip also respect
I am older than you. The Queen could never make a decision so Philip ran everything. She believed she was appointed by God so the job was no hardship.what job do you think she would havedone had she not been born royal? I have not watched the Crown as I disapprove of it but it sounds pretty accurate and understated in some parts. I shall not elaborate though imwould be pleased to to you. You seem not to know much about the Queen mother either. Why do you think she had the word Queen twice in her title?
Sorry, did I misunderstand you? Harry if lucky guided to being a squaddie. The Queen a stable girl or dog rescue. Charles greenpeace or something in a museum. Perhaps a gardener. Andrew? William, a minor civil servant?
@@kaywhy245 I frankly don't believe it and you.
Once again you've chosen to look at a truly moving part of our customs and traditions, Steve. You showed deep respect by not talking during this and, as a Brit I, for one, really appreciate your reactions during this. I love that you take on board suggestions from the comments section and you are open and receptive to all. Peace my friend. Subscribed.
Nimrod - one of the most beautiful pieces ever written. A fitting tribute to the Queen and our Fallen.
Thank you so much for sharing for your very respectful reaction and your thoughtful words. It's so heartwarming to see a young American guy showing such courtesy, politeness and respect for our country and our much loved, late Queen.
There are many of us here in the States who loved The Queen and have immense respect for her. May she rest in peace. 💔
@@ruthgoebel723 💯
Thank you for your respect to this amazing woman. She was my Queen all my life and she’s still missed
As an Englishman,I cried throughout the whole video. Thanks so much for being so respectful America.❤
Discipline and respect - two attributes us Germans are known for worldwide. But to be honest: The Britains know how to do it better! How can an audience be calm and quiet for 1 minute to show respect to its deceased Queen? Shoutout to you, English citizens, and respect! R.I.P. her Majesty! Meine Verehrung aus Deutschland! And big thanks to Edward Elgar for his composition for Britain and for eternity!
It is only held in England.There were very likely people from all over the United Kingdom there.
Are you mentally ill or just a sock-puppet? Sorry, hard to tell these days.
@@holdencaulfield8429 Who ? What are you talking about?
@@holdencaulfield8429 There must be something really bad with You if you leave me such a comment! Britain has had better times than these days, of course. And yes, I will never forget about the hasitant reaction by the Royal family when Princess Di passed away, esp. by the Queen. At the end of the day we shall never forget! But we also shall forgive!
Thank you Matthew for your lovely comment.
Greatings from the Netherlands, saw that video at the time the Queen died. The music is so peaceful , still tears in my eyes. RIP dear Queen, God bless
Thank you personally. After 22 years living in The Netherlands why is the Dutch media so hostile to our Late Queen Elizabeth ll - the reasons still escape me.
Thank you for your kind words.
Nimrod, the most British of music. Strong, powerful, gentle and the most perfect piece to say farewell to our Queen. Stirs my emotions every time I hear it. God Save The King.
I was in tears for hours after the news about our beautiful Queen passing away. I watched every moment that was on tv paying tribute to her. I'm crying again, hearing that music played for her.
me too
And me
And me. An irreplaceable Monatch
RESPECT and BEAUTY...thank you.
Nimrod - gets me every time on Remembrance Day Sunday, without any reference to the Queen. She was, quite simply, marvellous; always there, always constant, always reliable, always doing the right thing in her mind, always smiling, always the finest monarch we could ever expect to have. In tears again.
Very true. It’s going to be the first Remembrance Sunday without the Queen. 😭
You sir, are a diamond 💎. Thank you for your respect. 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
Edward Elgar's Nimrod a really beautiful piece of music, it was played at the Queens coronation and one of her husbands favourite pieces of music.
Nimrod is on my list for my funeral music
Last transmission. HRH Duke of Edinburgh...we know he favored...real Sharon. ♥ Royal Conservatories
Never heard that piece played more beautifully . Sometimes music expresses feelings more than words. The remaining concerts of the prom season including the last night which is usually something of a party, were cancelled in respect.
Kind of hard to party while in deep mourning. I’ve never seen the country so sad. Not since the tragic death of the beautiful princess Diana
I love it at the end when it goes from an absolute wall of sound, to literally dissolving into nothing.
I absolutely love The Enigma Variations, especially this one, Nimrod. Each of the fourteen variations is a depiction of different people from Elgar's family and friends. Nimrod is a portrayal of Augustus J. Jaeger, Elgar's friend and publisher.
Jaeger gave advice and encouragement to Elgar at a low point in his life when he was contemplating quitting composing and going through depression. Jaeger reminded him that Beethoven lost his hearing and went through the same self-doubt and when he finally broke out of it his music became even more beautiful than it was before. Especially his slow movements.
This inspired Elgar to carry on composing music and this Nimrod variation is a portrayal of that moment Jaeger encouraged him to never give up
Since then, it has been used to remember the dead and it is hard to listen to without tears filling up your eyes.
Great reaction as usual Steve.
Thank you for all that; I think we do forget it is one of 14 variations....I am inspired to listen to a few more from Enigma sometime this weekend 👍
Its a bugger to play at the best of times, trying to play violin with your eyes welling up, but If i was there at that point it would have not been possible to stop myself weeping. A beautiful piece of music, which is perfect for a sad occasion such as that
Its also said to be a favorite of the Queen's.
This piece always reduces me to tears!
Just came across this video. Jaeger is German for hunter; in the Bible, Nimrod is a hunter.
Thank you so much for the respect you have shown to our country and our Royal Family during this sad time. It’s still hard to believe she’s gone someone that’s been our Queen my whole life and it hard for most of us in the UK
Roz , I'm almost 75yrs old and your words " it's hard to believe she's gone " resonates with my feelings . It hit me the other day when I was posting a letter and was told that our Stamps , Coinage etc will not be valid by a certain date . Losing Prince Philip hit hard for people but the Queen knew they would be together and God has taken away her pain .🍀🇬🇧
@@suzannelacy8093 I was at Balmoral three weeks ago and a lot of the floral tributes were still there and I was reading some of the lovely words people had left and I was in tears, then last week I visited London and Windsor a trip planned before we lost the Queen and the saddest thing ever was in the souvenir shops and everything with the Queen on it was half price. That was when it really hit me
@@rozhunter7645 that just feels wrong. She was an institution. Nothing with her name or image should be 1/2 price, out of respect, just because her son has succeeded the throne. - American In The Comments
@@SpiritSeekersIL I totally agree with you, it was very upsetting to see
Great video sometimes silence speaks louder than words and this was one of those times. Thank you for not feeling that you had to speak over the music. Too often people are frightened of silence, and speak when not required.
Oh I agree and very often, silence can seem to say so much more than words ever can! XXX
Yes I agree😊
The sound of silence so overcoming, made me cry again, she was so loved.
Love Nimrod it's played at the cenotaph as well for the fallen in all conflicts makes me tear up everytime so moving .
If possible, even more poignant and special that this was an American orchestra showing such deep respect for our beloved Queen. Long live the King!
Why special America? You dismissed the Monarch.
@@BedwelltyNo they did not
@FallenAngel-co9he not to worry they obviously can't read or chose to be disrespectful to our Amrican cousins !
WHAT ABOUT GOD LOVED THE Queen
Now we shall go shallow My Monster that should be disposed of shall remain.
@@FallenAngel9979
You lie. We got a flyer on the mailbox 52 days later..
Nope pretend Geoge Clooney has no money.
Love to hear Nimrod. It was played at my dad's funeral. He was a military musician for 40 years so you would think he would be bored with it but he wasn't and insisted it featured during his funeral. My mum also wanted it at her funeral in remembrance of my dad. I always 'tear up' when I hear it. Thanks for a great video and for your respect. From Surrey, England
How lovely for you to have this beautiful piece of music forever associated in your mind with both your parents 🤗
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Planned to have nimrod at my funeral for years … it’s everything English
Thank you for kindness in honouring our monarch she will always be in our heart bless you x
If you weren't deeply moved by the loss of our great Queen then the music would surely get to your soul. Not a dry eye in the place. Just magical
You can hear some people in the audience still singing "Queen" because it hadn't quite sunk in yet that the words had changed.
Yes, I was reading a story in a newspaper this morning which involved a court case where the barrister was referred to as such and such KC which was a poignant reminder of the Queen's death and how everything just moves on.
Wow. Thanks for sharing. Nothing in the MSM about that wonderful tribute from the Philadelphia Orchestra. How very touching.
I’m watching this a few months on and I’m still so sad when I think of our beloved Queen. God rest her soul.
Seeing this today just broke me. My father passed two days ago, and ive been numb since. This brought the tears remembering how much we loved the queen and for me my father.
Thank you for your respect much appreciated.
Thank you for your deep respect. 🙏
Yes, isn't it lovely to have an American so appreciative.
The classic music was: Nimrod, From Enigma Variations by Edward Elger.
* Elgar
@@Pluggit1953 : Thank you 🙏. I stand corrected !
Would you believe this is the only time I shed tears since her death, It was very moving thanks for showing this.
I would believe that.
During the funeral, where the piper walked away and got quieter and quieter as he departed, I blubbed!
It’s incredible to watch how it touched your heart brother, I think you are more connected to your British roots then you realised. Thank you for sharing with us your thoughts on this video. God safe the Queen.
Long Live the King.
The King is 74, his age is against him. He won't have a long servitude. We'll be here again in our lifetime.
@@PixelProfessor of course, but then we will have William. 😊
I can remember when her Father died and she became Queen , so to be at her passing is particularly poignant. Thank you.
The classic music was "Nimrod" from Edward Elgars "Enigma Variations" and as other people have mentioned is always played in London and at a lot of Remembrance Sunday Services in cities towns and villages throughout the UK at war memorials at 11.00am on the Sunday closest to 11th November the time and day world war 1 officially ended in 1918 which is the National day of remembering all the people who have lost their lives military or civilian as the result of war, and the silence is a mark of respect for all those who have lost their lives for peace, it is truly a case of when "Silence speaks louder than any words ever could". Thank you for your respect .
Of course. Mother's more theological and and 🏴. Grandfather had thirty miles of drums and bagpipes. Great uncle is attributed with brining pipes to this New World...take greatest ♥
Her Majesty was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to the service of our country. It was heartbreaking to hear of her passing and I still can't quite believe she has gone. Elgar's "Nimrod" is one of my favourite pieces and is so appropriate here. Thank you for your respectful reaction.
Time stood still for 10 days. All around the world, she was, and always will be, just The Queen. *"The Queen of the World"*
Sir Edward Elgar's Enigma Variation was the music. For me Steve, watching this whilst watching you close your eyes in the poignancy of the moment, receiving the gravity of the occasion, was moving. I wept.
Ditto
There are two pieces of music that will reduce me to tears on two different occasions - Jerusalem at Last Night of the Proms and Nimrod, being played by the Guards at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday - I cry due to the reverence and respect duly carried out by the people at those events - just “knowing” what will happen and obeying the duty of how to “behave”.
I still feel bereft at losing our beloved Queen - just seeing the Queen “out and about”, doing her duty, with a smile on her face and the wave of a white gloves hand, I would know that all was alright with the World but I have my faith that King Charles will continue as our Monarch and although his Mother is a very hard act to follow, I am sure he has her sense of duty and passion and will be a good King
@@weedle30 Bravo
Thank you very much for your respect, and your attitude throughout all these viewings of our recent events. As a Brit I personally appreciate it very much. What a lovely man you are.
Like Mr Cameron below (or above - however it appears) when I saw this originally several weeks ago, the first thing which struck me - especially in these anxiety-filled times of peril - was how very fortunate it was to have had the Philly Orchestra with us in the Albert Hall. It really reminded me of when the Guards played the Star Spangled Banner outside Buck House after 9/11.
It's good to know who your friends are - and to tell each other they are appreciated from time to time - with any small arguments and differences fading away in the grand scheme of things....
Thank you for the great respect you showed during the video. As with many others here, I was moved to tears again at the occasion, reliving every moment of the state funeral for our beloved Queen .
I was follwing what was due up on the Proms. The Philadelphia orchestra (amongst other music )was going to do a symphony by Florence Price a semi forgotten woman composer from the 1930.s She was the first black woman to have her music played by the classical music orchestra in Chicago. It was resurrected at the Proms a few years back and it was great. I hope it is brought back next season. This was our Last Night of the Proms this year as it concluded the season. See you all again next year at the Albert Hall. Sigh
Nimrod is such a wonderful, emotional piece of music. It was chosen for the background to the climactic scene in the movie "Dunkirk" when the fleet of "little ships" arrives to rescue the stranded British army and bring them home.
Frequently when NIMROD is being played at the Remembrance Day ceremony instead of just showing the awaiting veterans just standing in line, the television broadcasters play the music and show footage of the cemeteries and memorials dedicated to the fallen soldiers and the field’s in which they died and in some cases where their unrecoverable remains still lie. It is truly a moving event and I recommend that you should watch as much of the parade and ceremony as you feel is respectful.
I've only ever known our Queen and over the decades have often sung our national anthem with pride ... now it's very emotional to sing in because it just reminds me of her .😥
Brings me to tears every time, the Queen's death evoked so many memories - thanks for playing the clip
Lovely tribute, still feels like a dream, this brought me tears, again.
me too
Oh Steve you are such a lovely bloke, so respectful and sincere. I am really enjoying your channel because through you I am seeing my country , it's traditions and history with a different view and I'm loving your journey of discovery.Thank you for that moment of reflection as I'm reminded once again what a great woman our Queen was and how much we miss her.and I agree The Albert Hall captured the sombre mood beautifully, God Bless and thank you x
Thank you Julie. I appreciate that.
Love the Hall..
The acoustic...overwhelmed me...got to take rest. Take care. With ♥ found you thanks to Neil sean. Truth.Waves...real Sharon. Migraine incoming.
Now I'm crying again! I was lucky enough to attend the last night of the Proms a few years ago; how so many people - and a full orchestra - could remain absolutely silent is amazing. Thank you for this thoughtful and respectful reaction - I do hope you make it to the Proms one year xx
Paul Murphy, I'm not even English and just an old mam living in this great country for the last 46 something years .
Her Majesty was also my Queen,aldhow i did shead a tear or two, to me it wasen't a big chock as i new that soon or later the time would came that she would leave us.
Also being a British Citizen for nearly 40 years ,i have a great respect for the Monarchy.
Thank you for sharing that. You come across as someone of a very pure heart. You have met the British people at very strange time, we do not wear our hearts on our sleeve, and you have been privy to something few people ever see, the Brits at their most profoundly emotional. I'm glad you now have sufficient knowledge of who we are that you understand the deep significance of what you heard here. We'll make an Englishman of you yet!
Very moving. Still miss the Queen. It was Nimrod, from 'The Enigma Variations' by Elgar.
A beautiful tribute💞🌹. I'm from Australia & I love our connection with the Royal Family & being part of the Commonwealth. Subscribed.
I was there. I was escorting two blind friends to the Prom. For most of the day there had been coverage on the TV about the unfolding situation, with Royal Family travelling to Balmoral to be with the late Queen. As we were walking up from the tube station, we met people coming down from the Albert Hall who said the concert had been cancelled because the Queen had died. That was the first we knew. I looked across the road and flags were being lowered to half mast. We decided to carry on and were told at the Hall that what you have shown here would happen. We went in to our seats on the upper level but were given tickets to the stalls, so re-located there. It was a remarkable experience. After that I went to Buckingham Palace, where people were gathering in the dark.
I couldn’t believe the amount of tears and how heartbroken I was when I first heard about our beautiful queen.. much respect from this proud English/British woman 💚
That brought tears to my eyes even weeks after the event. Elgar’s Nimrod is such a fabulous piece of music. A perfect choice.
Many thanks to YOU Steve, for your respect of our beloved Queen
i appreciate how respectful you are ...thank you!!
Thank you Steve for your wonderful respect for our late Queen. The music reduced me to tears. Rest In Peace Your Majesty and Long Live The King.
This was very powerful to watch again. I am still blubbing at it. I think many people in the UK are still in a form of shock at the loss of our beautiful Queen. We all miss her so very much. We will never see her like again and I think we all knew that years ago. We owe Elizabeth a huge debt. She was so dutiful and kind, so loved, so faithful to her promise, which she fulfilled to her dying breath. She was unique. The music is Nimrod by Sir Edward Elgar and is played frequently in the UK at lots of sombre occasions. Thank you for your words.
I love this piece of music, it is inspired.
I am glad to have lived in the Elizabethan era , a beautiful and hard working Queen .
Sat watching this and the thoughts of Her Majesty The Queen passing made me cry all over again, I don’t think we will ever get over her passing, she was the bedrock this country stood on, I’m EX RN and she was affectionately known as the “Boss” may she RIP. God save the King
Respect from South Yorkshire, Great Britain. Can't you just see the Green Fields of England in the melody.
Thank you for a respectful reaction Steve. This still brings tears to my eyes. No more words just love for a wonderful Lady.
Thank you for the respect you show .🏴🇬🇧You should react to know your ally Britain. The Americans and brits are very similar.
And Australians. I lived in America for 12 years. I have English cousins. The Anglosphere is strong.
@@kenelmtonkin7722 That goes without saying, Australians New Zealand Canada and South Africa. We all have very similar cultures and beliefs. That documentary sums it up beautifully, we all come together to fight in two world wars . Australia New Zealand Canada declared war on Germany to fight with the British. Love from Wales 🏴🏴🇬🇧
@@kenelmtonkin7722 This has brought us together. Have never felt closer. When I saw the Aussies marching in her procession my heart lifted. I don't know how you got here so quick.
@@Songbirdstress Dropped everything and came. It's only a 20 hour flight.
Thank you for your silence.respecting for passing ❤️
I miss knowing The Queen was there. We have read about coronations and changes and were blessed to have such stability for 70 years -- we know now what incredible comfort it was to know she was there.
The Pope, The Queen, and Boris Johnson (yes, he did) saved me that awful night before Easter 2020 when we had no vaccine and Corona Virus was raging and many of us were home alone and frightened. Terrified. They gave us hope, comfort, and a virtual warm hand. The Queen assured us that we would weather the crisis and be back together again, and we did and we are. What a wonderful job she did as Queen for all those years.
Beautifully written, and totally agree with your sentiments.
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@@aliholgate9442 Thank you for that. It's true.
I hear your comments and respect them. I am so glad you came through the terrible Covid epidemic which we all endured. I cannot for the life of me though let your inclusion of the pope in your list go un mentioned. He is such a wicked man sheltering pure evil in his churches worldwide, I speak up for the poor children and broken families he accepts as necessary for the Catholic clergy to prosper. Shame on him, and all Catholics.
@@aliholgate9442 Thank you so much.
Watching this on the 1yr anniversary of my beloved Queen's passing.
I'm in tears, I still find it hard to know she's gone.
I appreciate immensely the respect you gave for our Monarch.
God bless from Gateshead, England.
She pledged her whole life to service to our Country. She kept that pledge to the day she died. God rest her beautiful soul
Her words, at the age of 21 - “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”...
Pledge kept and duty carried out beyond all expectations.
It was incredibly powerful and beautiful. Our own Philadelphia Symphony "spoke" for all of us in the USA, imo, with that tribute that they, themselves put together in a very short time. Elgar's Nimrod was not on the schedule to be performed, but it could not have been more moving. True, they are professional musicians with that piece in their repertoire, but still.... 💗
Elgar's Nimrod was written for the British war dead. Our Queen was dedicated to the Military and as Commander In Chief, it is befitting this hymn is played for her.
When you heard it we heard it, she passed a couple of hours before but people who needed to know were informed first. We got to know around 6.30pm UK time as i was slowly getting ready for work that night. Quite surreal. Felt a little bereft for the next few days.
As a Brit, news of Her Majesty The Queen' death had me crying for a while - her ever endearing nature, her warmth, her grace and her love of Country felt like it'd always be a constant - her loss brought the same grief I would feel for a grandparent or a loved one.
She will be forever loved, missed and remembered,
London Bridge is down,
The Queen is dead, long live the King.
That is a very emotionally charged video. It made me cry the first time, it made me cry again now. I am so glad that you are appreciating and enjoying what you are discovering, through the reactions you are making. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. (Hope your family are all fully recovered from their accident a couple weeks ago) xx
Classical music touches your heart & soul with intense emotion and Nimrod is a true classic, glad it touched you too
4k views in 2 hours. Your channel is really taking off and good luck to you Steve🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thank you for your respectful words, young man. God Bless.
Thank you for showing respect to our Queen its 3 months now and we still cannot believe she is gone once again thank you🇬🇧😥
Strange really. Its moments like this that reminds us that she’s no longer here. I guess never having known another monarch, the hasn’t accepted that she’s gone. RIP HRH Queen Elizabeth 2. Long live the king.
HM, not HRH.