It’s really traumatic for Prince William and Prince Harry who had to walk behind their Grandmothers coffin. 25 years ago, they were kids, walking behind their mother, Diana
Its funny how they died in the year ending with 2. Like 1952 ,2002 and 2022. Coincidence? I think not. Also the picture of the queen and king consort from the past and now looks the same. Now, the queen is with her beloved husband. Rest In Peace.
@@nimisen5863 he might die around that time too since he is like 74 years old so its possible. Now they are already planning his funeral. In 2032, he would be 83 or 84 years year but chances are he might die before or after
What a completely perfect summary. I never knew I was such a Stan of Princess Anne until seeing her being by her mothers side through all of this. I know that would make her majesty so honored.
This is one thing I love about Lindsay she does history without the drama and pettiness. Had to unsubscribe from another history channel cause of pettiness. Thanks girl.
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, I think the most admired monarch in Europe is probably King Felipe of Spain. Whenever I see him with his daughter, the future Queen of Spain, Leonor, it reminds me of King George VI preparing the then-Princess Elizabeth for her role as a monarch. There’s just something about Queens that keeps the world watching with curiosity, perhaps due to their rarity.
@@bestbmw1223 I think we will. Because unless Filippe fucks up comepletely, the chances of a referendum are not that large. Afterall: Doesn´t Spain have larger issues?
I have to admit that I kinda lost it when Her Majesty started being lowered into the vault. That was what broke me. Seeing The Countess of Wessex, as well as Zara, Prince Harry, and the Prince and Princess of Wales all looked completely devastated throughout all of the various things happening around the Queen's Lying In State was heartbreaking. His Majesty looked like he was about to lose it when God Save The King was sung after the committal.
I lost it as well when her coffin was slowly lowered into the vault. What made cry even more was when her Piper played his last Bagpipe. This is the same Piper that wakes her up in the morning everyday 😢
Can you imagine such a strong present head of family being gone after so many years. She was everyone's Queen for 70 years but she was their mother grandmother greatgrandmother for 96. I had my grandmother into her 90's so I can idendify. Whether you liked her or not she was true to her word.
Please forgive my frightfully American sentiment, as I mean what I'm about to say with the utmost admiration: the Princess Royal is a badass. Lindsay, you are really amazing as well. Thank you for these videos.
It would be absolutely wonderful if you could do a video on how the royal tombs were destroyed during the French Revolution. There’s many intresting tales such as Louis XIV’s corpse frightening the crowd due to its preservation
Seeing that last picture from when Phillip and Elizabeth were young to when they were older broke my heart. Years later and they loved each other so much and now they can be together again
Not gonna lie, it still doesn't feel right that her majesty is gone... I love what Boris called her though and I think she should be know as this in history, Elizabeth the Great our beloved Queen 💜 Thanks for the video, from a English lass
It was so bizarre; I went from my own Grandfather's funeral with state representatives yesterday-he was the foremost professor who studied the history of the british commonwealth and was given an OBE by the Queen for his work-at Old St Paul's in Wellington, NZ, to then, a few hours later, watching QEII's funeral on TV the very same night. We even had some of the same hymns. TBH I think he would be pretty chuffed that his funeral was the same day as Her Majesty's, but I think he would've been a bit ticked off that he only lived to 90 and she managed 96, and only one person mentioned his boarding school was on the coast and witnessed the Battle of Britain (he was very much into his war history). RIP granddad, & QEII.
My condolences on your loss. May God bless and keep your grandfather and may His grace shine on you and your family in your time of grief and mourning.
Seeing the vigil of the princes reminds me of my own tribute I did for my grandma. The night before her intermittent I placed the box of ashes in the living room with a bowl of popcorn and candles. Much like the many times I did when I lived with her we had popcorn, watched TV and I talked to her. The day of the interment I was charged with transporting the ashes to the site so we played the oldies as we drove much she used to all the time.
I have not watched much coverage of Elizabeth's funeral. I wanted to wait until someone did a little compilation. It's really powerful. To see the many days and many ceremonies all edited together. For me, it made her passing more poignant. Thank you for putting this video together. Learning about the history of royal funerals was very interesting too.
@@mariluvsacowboy while I enjoy her videos and appreciate the research and effort involved to compile them, I wish someone else would narrate. Calming is not the word I would use to describe her voice.
Another well put together video. I'm not a royalist or monarchist at all. However I find history of all nations incredibly fascinating and I enjoy your content. Have a wonderful day, I look forward to your next video. Cherie - New Zealand
As a Brit, I must say this was beautifully done and in such a short space of time too. My only criticism is that she is called Princess Beatrice not Beatrix. Much love from London, England 🇬🇧 ❤️
Really enjoyed this one too. I had read that in the past about William the conquerors corpse. I have always loved churches and cathedrals too especially Westminster abbey which is lovely. I’d love to see you do a video on Westminster abbey and all the kings queens and others buried there. I thought I’d put in that suggestion
Growing up in Los Angeles, California~ my lovely parents reverend The Royals, especially the beloved Late Queen Elizabeth II. I may be American, I may be from Los Angeles, California ~ I shall forever keep her closest to my loving heart. I do this for the human being she was, for the woman she grew into. “God Save The King” from Los Angeles ❤
The Queen’s funeral was spectacular but very moving too and Charles the new king looked exhausted and shatterd really I don’t think he’s slept at all since his mum has passed also those young guardsmen that carried the coffin were amazing well done to them I also watched Prince Philips funeral that was on a smaller scale due to covid really and Iv watched Diana’s and the Queen mums on here but watching the Queens was moving and brought back memories of funerals Iv attended of my family
Wow - what a great summary of Royal funerals and in particular Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s funeral so quickly after the event. I missed portions due to working and watching this helped fill in the gaps. Thanks.
If you love this topic, check out the book Mortal Monarchs by Suzie Edge. It is about 1,000 years of royal deaths. The book will be released next week and can be purchased through Goldsboro Books in the UK.
Hi Lindsay, thanks for this and all your royal history videos! I have a suggestion/request: could you please make a video about the royal Swedish warship Vasa? It's a fascinating story, I'd love for you to cover it!
It’s a really good example of why royalty should always surround themselves with people that are always willing to tell their sovereign the truth at all times. Gustav Adolphus (The Great) had surrounded himself with councilors and advisor who were afraid of the possible consequences of telling the king “no”. They knew the ship was unsafe, yet allowed the construction and launch of it proceed according to the king’s wishes. It should never have been allowed in the manner that happened.
I don't know how he did it but king Charles really held it in when they were singing God save the king. He looked like he was about to crack and if he did no one would fault him.
Your voice is the best narration ever. It's so crisp and clean and easy to understand. And you don't talk fast.I say this because I am hard of hearing.
Thank you for all your videos and effort in making them, you've become a friend and a teacher during the pandemic. This is definitely one of my favorite CZcams channels ❤ I've recently done my first Euro trip and I had so much knowledge and all because of you. Thank you so much, Lindsay! I wish your videos were available in Spanish, so I could share them with my family and friends (if you ever want to make them in Spanish, I would love to be involved). Thank you again ❤❤Love from Mexico City 🇲🇽
This was excellent and you are to be congratulated and given thanks for a scholarly document. You stuck to facts avoided opinion and I'm sure brought to light information many of us weren't aware of. Please continue. Blessings, K. Smith
you know, i was in shook when Queen Elizabeth II died but I didn't cry. During her funeral I didn't cry. But this video made me cry, I guess because it finally hit me that she is gone. RIP
So happy I came across your channel great work. Really super cool learning about the death masks/figures that had to have been one creepy sight if you’ve never seen that. I might get someone to make one for my funeral and mess with 😅people. It’s very heartbreaking seeing the Queen at prince Phillips funeral compared to that picture taken days before her death. Happy they’re in peace together
Excellent, excellent commentary! The gravity and respect in your voice should be a yard stick for the media to be measured with on such occasions. Brava!
Lindsay, thank you so much for this. The shot of European royalty at 27.13 is amazing; I missed this during the service. It is most moving how many were able to attend. I can identify everyone except the gentleman diagonally behind King Harold of Norway. He resembles Prince Edward. Can you tell me who he and the woman to his left are?
Fantastic commentary excellent knowledge best video of the Royal funeral I've seen so far much better than BBC and the rest of the main stream media 👍🏿
@6:31 That is the Funeral Effigy of Elizabeth of York, Henry 8th's Beloved, No Woman or the 6 wives alive could live up to Saintly Perfect Mother.. It originally had a wig attached of her long red-golden locks but as you can see over time the Wooden Effigy has lost some uh..some wooden body parts like her missing arm. And the one at 6:38 is the Death Mask of Mary, Queen of Scots
It angers me when people call the British racists, slave owners, etc. Yes slavery was a part of our history, and it was a dark chapter, but many nations in Europe and around the world had slaves, why is the UK singled out?. The Spanish decimated whole nations in South America, and the Dutch in South Africa massacred countless natives. The UK was the second nation in the world to abolish slavery, in 1807, so when I hear that the British people need to pay reparations is ridiculous, and that the monarch needs to apologize for something that happened over two hundred years ago. And I'm not making light of slavery, I am of Jewish decent and lost family in the Holocaust, so, by the logic of the modern governments that demand reparations and apologies, I and other news around the world can demand the exact same thing from Germany?, No, of course not, no one alive can deliver a sincere apology for something they had nothing to do with, and I wouldn't expect it, all we can do is learn from these terrible chapters in our history and make sure that we are better people now, and make sure it never happens again.
Edward the Confessor: *is buried with his crown and jewels*
13th Century Monks: Well… he ain’t gonna use them again. Brother William; get a shovel
It’s really traumatic for Prince William and Prince Harry who had to walk behind their Grandmothers coffin. 25 years ago, they were kids, walking behind their mother, Diana
That's why I was surprised that Charlotte and George was at the queens funeral though they didn't walk behind the casket
Hi Elizabeth!
Many of us lost a parent young.
Many, many have done that before them. Myself included.
waaaa waaaa waaa i feel so bad for the rich bastardfs
Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022,
Her sister and the Queen Mother died in 2002,
Her late father King George VI died in 1952,
God Bless their souls.
so we have to wait until 2032 for charles ? yikes.
@@nimisen5863 Probably.
Its funny how they died in the year ending with 2. Like 1952 ,2002 and 2022. Coincidence? I think not. Also the picture of the queen and king consort from the past and now looks the same. Now, the queen is with her beloved husband. Rest In Peace.
@@nimisen5863 he might die around that time too since he is like 74 years old so its possible. Now they are already planning his funeral. In 2032, he would be 83 or 84 years year but chances are he might die before or after
@@ratpeejuice7791 i was thinking of that too.
What a completely perfect summary. I never knew I was such a Stan of Princess Anne until seeing her being by her mothers side through all of this. I know that would make her majesty so honored.
This is one thing I love about Lindsay she does history without the drama and pettiness. Had to unsubscribe from another history channel cause of pettiness. Thanks girl.
Yes, I appreciate this too.
What was the other history channel?
@@elizabethsharp9556 yes I wAnna know
@@elizabethsharp9556 hot for history
PREACH! I hear you! Love this channel!
She kept that promise she made when she was 21. She devoted her whole life to the service of her people
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, I think the most admired monarch in Europe is probably King Felipe of Spain. Whenever I see him with his daughter, the future Queen of Spain, Leonor, it reminds me of King George VI preparing the then-Princess Elizabeth for her role as a monarch. There’s just something about Queens that keeps the world watching with curiosity, perhaps due to their rarity.
Considering that their approval rating is the lowest in Europe, I don’t think we will see a Queen Leonor
In time Belgium will get its first female monarch. Queen Elisabeth ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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@@bestbmw1223 I think we will. Because unless Filippe fucks up comepletely, the chances of a referendum are not that large. Afterall: Doesn´t Spain have larger issues?
and 3 more queens coming; Princess Elizabeth of Belgium,Princess Amalia of the netherlands and Crown Princess Victoria of sweden
I have to admit that I kinda lost it when Her Majesty started being lowered into the vault. That was what broke me. Seeing The Countess of Wessex, as well as Zara, Prince Harry, and the Prince and Princess of Wales all looked completely devastated throughout all of the various things happening around the Queen's Lying In State was heartbreaking. His Majesty looked like he was about to lose it when God Save The King was sung after the committal.
I lost it as well when her coffin was slowly lowered into the vault. What made cry even more was when her Piper played his last Bagpipe. This is the same Piper that wakes her up in the morning everyday 😢
@@BlasianGoddessTM77 same.
you know they practice their public grieving face, right?
Maybe get a life?
Can you imagine such a strong present head of family being gone after so many years. She was everyone's Queen for 70 years but she was their mother grandmother greatgrandmother for 96. I had my grandmother into her 90's so I can idendify. Whether you liked her or not she was true to her word.
Please forgive my frightfully American sentiment, as I mean what I'm about to say with the utmost admiration: the Princess Royal is a badass. Lindsay, you are really amazing as well. Thank you for these videos.
The Princess Royal certainly is. Read about the attempt to kidnap her.
@@RaymondHng oh wow, I will
The Princess Royal is beyond a bad ass. She is such an admirable woman. She should have won the Nobel.
@@corkycobon1481 yes!
Well said Marcia!! My sentiments exactly!!
It would be absolutely wonderful if you could do a video on how the royal tombs were destroyed during the French Revolution. There’s many intresting tales such as Louis XIV’s corpse frightening the crowd due to its preservation
That would be great. Never been able to find online quality resources about those desacrations.
Seeing that last picture from when Phillip and Elizabeth were young to when they were older broke my heart. Years later and they loved each other so much and now they can be together again
Not gonna lie, it still doesn't feel right that her majesty is gone...
I love what Boris called her though and I think she should be know as this in history, Elizabeth the Great our beloved Queen 💜
Thanks for the video, from a English lass
It was so bizarre; I went from my own Grandfather's funeral with state representatives yesterday-he was the foremost professor who studied the history of the british commonwealth and was given an OBE by the Queen for his work-at Old St Paul's in Wellington, NZ, to then, a few hours later, watching QEII's funeral on TV the very same night. We even had some of the same hymns. TBH I think he would be pretty chuffed that his funeral was the same day as Her Majesty's, but I think he would've been a bit ticked off that he only lived to 90 and she managed 96, and only one person mentioned his boarding school was on the coast and witnessed the Battle of Britain (he was very much into his war history). RIP granddad, & QEII.
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
May your Grandfather rest in peace and my condolences to your family.
My condolences on your loss. May God bless and keep your grandfather and may His grace shine on you and your family in your time of grief and mourning.
I got flashbacks to Caitlin Doughty/Ask a Mortician's video on Royal Funerals and their hiccups from a while ago 🥰
I cried when she was carried into the abbey. I’m a former choir kid and the lamentation hymn broke my heart.
Seeing the vigil of the princes reminds me of my own tribute I did for my grandma. The night before her intermittent I placed the box of ashes in the living room with a bowl of popcorn and candles. Much like the many times I did when I lived with her we had popcorn, watched TV and I talked to her. The day of the interment I was charged with transporting the ashes to the site so we played the oldies as we drove much she used to all the time.
Rest in peace, dear Elizabeth II. ❤
My Yorkie dog and cat are sad. They loved the Queen.
I have not watched much coverage of Elizabeth's funeral. I wanted to wait until someone did a little compilation. It's really powerful. To see the many days and many ceremonies all edited together. For me, it made her passing more poignant. Thank you for putting this video together. Learning about the history of royal funerals was very interesting too.
After a very tiring day I'm just delighted to come come, take a bath, and watch Lindsay's new educational video, keep up the amazing work.
Yes! After a long day, it's so nice to listen to her calming voice whilst also being educated. :DD
@@mariluvsacowboy while I enjoy her videos and appreciate the research and effort involved to compile them, I wish someone else would narrate. Calming is not the word I would use to describe her voice.
Nahh but FORREAL it’s like self care
Another well put together video. I'm not a royalist or monarchist at all. However I find history of all nations incredibly fascinating and I enjoy your content. Have a wonderful day, I look forward to your next video. Cherie - New Zealand
As a Brit, I must say this was beautifully done and in such a short space of time too. My only criticism is that she is called Princess Beatrice not Beatrix.
Much love from London, England 🇬🇧 ❤️
RIP our dear Queen🙏
Really enjoyed this one too. I had read that in the past about William the conquerors corpse. I have always loved churches and cathedrals too especially Westminster abbey which is lovely. I’d love to see you do a video on Westminster abbey and all the kings queens and others buried there. I thought I’d put in that suggestion
I held it together during the funeral until they removed the crown. That and the lone bagpipe playing walking away. 😭😭😭
Princess Diana's brother's name is Charles Spencer not Edward.
Who else watched Elizabeth's funeral today?
Me!
Proudly... from start to finish. Got up at 1 am to watch the live stream bc the UK is five hours ahead (six once daylight savings time kicks in).
I did.
I did! Unfortunately had to miss a few parts because I had class but I woke up at 4:30 AM to watch as much as I could. It was a beautiful send off.
I did and do not regret it all but am a little tired.
Growing up in Los Angeles, California~ my lovely parents reverend The Royals, especially the beloved Late Queen Elizabeth II. I may be American, I may be from Los Angeles, California ~ I shall forever keep her closest to my loving heart. I do this for the human being she was, for the woman she grew into. “God Save The King” from Los Angeles ❤
The Queen’s funeral was spectacular but very moving too and Charles the new king looked exhausted and shatterd really I don’t think he’s slept at all since his mum has passed also those young guardsmen that carried the coffin were amazing well done to them I also watched Prince Philips funeral that was on a smaller scale due to covid really and Iv watched Diana’s and the Queen mums on here but watching the Queens was moving and brought back memories of funerals Iv attended of my family
Queen Victoria's funeral portrait is touching
Wow - what a great summary of Royal funerals and in particular Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s funeral so quickly after the event. I missed portions due to working and watching this helped fill in the gaps. Thanks.
If you love this topic, check out the book Mortal Monarchs by Suzie Edge. It is about 1,000 years of royal deaths. The book will be released next week and can be purchased through Goldsboro Books in the UK.
Oooh thank you.😌Do you know if the book will be available in the U.S.?🤔I love British history.😌😎
Hi Lindsay, thanks for this and all your royal history videos! I have a suggestion/request: could you please make a video about the royal Swedish warship Vasa? It's a fascinating story, I'd love for you to cover it!
It’s a really good example of why royalty should always surround themselves with people that are always willing to tell their sovereign the truth at all times. Gustav Adolphus (The Great) had surrounded himself with councilors and advisor who were afraid of the possible consequences of telling the king “no”. They knew the ship was unsafe, yet allowed the construction and launch of it proceed according to the king’s wishes.
It should never have been allowed in the manner that happened.
I want to know how the floor vaults work. Especially in very old churches like this.
I don't know how he did it but king Charles really held it in when they were singing God save the king. He looked like he was about to crack and if he did no one would fault him.
I completely agree. That was when ish got real for him.
Very well done. Thank you.
Can you do a video on Queen Elizabeth’s sister princess Margaret?? Can you tell me a little about princess Margaret and her husband
Beautifully done.
I was amazed by the pageantry of it all.
Narrator @ 4:23 mark…
“King John was salty”
It was beautiful how her whole family was able to attend. She lived a long life.. SIP Queen
Your voice is the best narration ever. It's so crisp and clean and easy to understand. And you don't talk fast.I say this because I am hard of hearing.
How did this get age restricted? It talks about the Queen's funeral and other royal funerals. CZcams has gone crazy these days.
I feel like a noble woman everytime I see the fashion, architecture and history about the 1000s-1700s
Still not totally used to seeing 'Charles III'.
Me too
Diana's brother's name is Charles Spencer, Not Edward. Otherwise great video. 😀
A wonderful video, Lindsay! Thank you!!
So tastefully produced Lindsay. Thank You for your time, always appreciated. ❤️💐
You really did a great job with this
We miss you Queen Elizabeth Il 😭
Beautifully done. I appreciate all the details you put in.
Thank you for everything ma'am
THANK YOU FOR THIS POST
Wonderfully done
I love your videos! They’re interesting
❤ witnessing History, thanks for this amazing video Lindsay
That was so interesting. Thank you for breaking down the service!
Once again, excellent video! I always learn so much from your content.
This was a fabulous review of the Royal funerals. Thank you so much.
Beautiful video and recap of today’s events. I watched as much as I could while at work.
A well documented and edited video.. enjoying every minute of it!
Very very nice very informational appreciate it thank you
Very, very well done
Very good job with the video 💕
Thanks for sharing and teaching us God bless you
Thank you for all your videos and effort in making them, you've become a friend and a teacher during the pandemic. This is definitely one of my favorite CZcams channels ❤ I've recently done my first Euro trip and I had so much knowledge and all because of you. Thank you so much, Lindsay! I wish your videos were available in Spanish, so I could share them with my family and friends (if you ever want to make them in Spanish, I would love to be involved). Thank you again ❤❤Love from Mexico City 🇲🇽
Thank you for putting together such a wonderful video. Queen Elizabeth II portion was very moving. 👑
This was excellent and you are to be congratulated and given thanks for a scholarly document. You stuck to facts avoided opinion and I'm sure brought to light information many of us weren't aware of. Please continue. Blessings, K. Smith
you know, i was in shook when Queen Elizabeth II died but I didn't cry. During her funeral I didn't cry. But this video made me cry, I guess because it finally hit me that she is gone. RIP
i hate timezones so much, i wouldve loved to watch the funeral at home but it was going on at 3 in the morning for me.
So happy I came across your channel great work. Really super cool learning about the death masks/figures that had to have been one creepy sight if you’ve never seen that. I might get someone to make one for my funeral and mess with 😅people. It’s very heartbreaking seeing the Queen at prince Phillips funeral compared to that picture taken days before her death. Happy they’re in peace together
I LOVE this one!!
Interesting video, thank you! I’ve been to Westminster and it is pretty crowded with burials and memorials. It is however spectacular.
Wow thank you rip Queen Elizabeth II
Not gonna lie this video made me cry. Especially all the kids and grandkids standing guard.
Excellent, excellent commentary!
The gravity and respect in your voice should be a yard stick for the media to be measured with on such occasions. Brava!
Thankyou
So interesting, thank you 🇬🇧
Thank you!
Lindsay, thank you so much for this. The shot of European royalty at 27.13 is amazing; I missed this during the service. It is most moving how many were able to attend. I can identify everyone except the gentleman diagonally behind King Harold of Norway. He resembles Prince Edward. Can you tell me who he and the woman to his left are?
Looks like Prince Albert of Monaco
@@tahiranaveen Oh gosh thank you! Of course it is! I should have been able to recognise him. Thanks again
@@jenfree2241 and the woman next to him looks like the grand duchess of luxembourg, Maria Teresa to me.
Nicely Done, very respectful while telling the truth,
Long Live the King
29:32 That is the sweetest passive of the time of two lovers I have ever seen!
I love some cultures act of whaling at funerals. It’s kind of calming in a way
You should do a history of royal coronations!
The last few minutes gave me massive goosebumps. WOW an era is over
Can U do a video on the members of royal family that attended Elizabeth 2’s funeral and point out who they are in the photo/video, thanks
Hello my lovely friend
@Ben Donaldson is a spammer
May She Rest In Peace
surprise upload! And I’m here for it
Can you do a history of the princes of Wales and also the princesses of Wales?
Fantastic commentary excellent knowledge best video of the Royal funeral I've seen so far much better than BBC and the rest of the main stream media 👍🏿
I am a new sub and I am enjoying your videos very much
Hi just to point out the now King wasn't at Birkhall he was with camilla at Dumfries.
Apart from that good work.
U should do a video on Joanna I of Naples! She is my favorite queen
Could you make a video about every place (or just the well known ones) named after Queen Victoria?
@6:31 That is the Funeral Effigy of Elizabeth of York, Henry 8th's Beloved, No Woman or the 6 wives alive could live up to Saintly Perfect Mother.. It originally had a wig attached of her long red-golden locks but as you can see over time the Wooden Effigy has lost some uh..some wooden body parts like her missing arm. And the one at 6:38 is the Death Mask of Mary, Queen of Scots
Very interesting, really enjoyed the history!! Isn't Princess Diana's brother called Charles as well 🤔 not Edward....or did I hear wrong?
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Interesting video
I was wondering what the red cloth was that charles laid on the coffin was!
Respect Long life The Queen forever❤
It angers me when people call the British racists, slave owners, etc. Yes slavery was a part of our history, and it was a dark chapter, but many nations in Europe and around the world had slaves, why is the UK singled out?. The Spanish decimated whole nations in South America, and the Dutch in South Africa massacred countless natives. The UK was the second nation in the world to abolish slavery, in 1807, so when I hear that the British people need to pay reparations is ridiculous, and that the monarch needs to apologize for something that happened over two hundred years ago. And I'm not making light of slavery, I am of Jewish decent and lost family in the Holocaust, so, by the logic of the modern governments that demand reparations and apologies, I and other news around the world can demand the exact same thing from Germany?, No, of course not, no one alive can deliver a sincere apology for something they had nothing to do with, and I wouldn't expect it, all we can do is learn from these terrible chapters in our history and make sure that we are better people now, and make sure it never happens again.