Has this been the longest funeral ... ?

This is the tradition when a monarch dies.

The US is not paying, so yes it is offensive to question it.

The security bill you are paying for your president to attend on the other hand might be something for Americans to consider.

Insensitive is what they do. Princess Di died 25 years ago and every few months there is some new 'Explosive, Shocking, You wont believe' bullshit airing on prime time TV. Followed by the supposed scandal of Harry's Red hair and a picture of the Queen when she had gas that one time. And then comes the inevitable tv series on the monarchy, and you just hope that nothing else happens to start this fucking cycle all over again.
It was the media that caused harry to rebel, drink do drugs and run around with strippers in Las Vegas. One of whom sold "Harry's" underwear on E--bay last month for $10,000. And they are probably as real and authentic as the over 20 pairs this American stripper has sold off. Americans don't give a f#ck. Its ridiculous. The royal family are real people too, Let them grieve their mom in peace and leave them alone!

We spend $100-200M on a presidential inauguration. $1-2M refurnishing the White House. Because you know, the new first family find it unliveable. Over a hundred thou on the White House Christmas tree.

{@cheesenpickles] it is a monarch that has reigned seventy years and been a good queen and ambassador for her people and country, people wish to share the grief of the royal family and pay homage to her majesty in any way they find fitting too do so

Lol... even a commoners funeral takes three weeks from death to funeral ceremony...

I think it's not because of her as a human being: she represents a country, she was the embodiment of the country – she symbolized the country until the day she died, and she did a pretty good job doing that. It's the country celebrating its national identity and unity.
And there has been no such burial for 70 years! I don't believe it will take another 70 years until the next Royal burial, but you never know.

its so long when u open the coffin there are only bones left

The News stations have been on a week long orgasm...

The eyes of the world are on us it’s good publicity plus the armed forces would be paid anyway

I'll do it. I'll cover it.

my mother passed away last year and the burial process took 3 weeks 🤷‍♂️ UK building as much publicity as possible around this sad occasion to boost the common wealth and monarchy. don't be surprised if the royals take advantage of this fanfare to consolidate power and extend influence - lots of countries are suffering and could benefit from the monarchy network and bargaining power. agree, this event goes beyond reasonable lol