Originally Posted by
Flatus Veteranus
I thought that both the RAH and Cenotaph ceremonies were excellent, and Auntie Beeb's coverage was to the usual high standard. My only comment is that Dimplebum might have identified the lady who carried a wreath to the Cenotaph next to Tony Bliar. I believe it was the Kiwi PM, in London for the opening of the Kiwi war memorial in Hyde Park.
Yes, you are right FV she was, and Dimbleby did at one point say so, also later explaining that NZ was not represented in the Commonwealth Laying of Wreaths as she had already done so. Despite my above comments, the Cenotaph ceremony was if anything more moving than usual. I was OK until I saw those very young kids marching by with their mum, and they were wearing their dad's medals. Very smart and so proud. Fair cracks you up doesn't it?