I have the live stream of the Queen lying in state on my computer screen and have just watched the changing of the guard. Ceremonial swords are very evident. Try to imagine the kind of technology that would be used to present the lying in state of Terran Emperor Georgios in the Technic History. We see the lying in state of Kossara Vymezal in St. Clement's Cathedral in Zokagrad on Dennitza but that seems to be a low tech affair. The evening news showed an inter-faith service in the Hindu Temple in Liverpool (see image) focused on the Queen. State funeral in Westminster Abbey tomorrow.
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kaor, paul!
IF we can go by how Emperor Georgios includes "Manuel" among his names, I would not be surprised if his lying in state and funeral included Christian prayers and readings from the Bible, as was the case for the late Queen Elizabeth.
nor would I be surprised if military officers and personnel participating in Georgios' lying in state and funerary rites carried swords. archaic tho they are, their use adds dignity to the ceremonies.
I thought her late Majesty's state funeral interesting and moving.
Sean
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