Beautiful

I've just finished watching Margaret Thatcher's funeral.

I know I'm not a supporter, but she commands respect for being the first, and only, British prime Minister and also served the longest term in office for 150 years. Or something like that, I can't remember the exact stats.

It was a beautiful service. It was held in St. Paul's Cathedral and it was such a joy to be reminded of how simply STUNNING that building is. Absolutely stunning. 

Speech of the service hands down goes to the Bishop Chartres, the Bishop of London. He reminded everyone that Maggie was a human being, just like the rest of us, and therefore subject to the same destiny. He said that her funeral day was "neither the time nor place" to debate her legacy and her politics. 

Very well said. 

What I liked most about his speech, was that he recognised that she was a super controversial figure but also congratulated her on her achievements AS A WOMAN. Apparently when she entered office, only 4% of the House Of Commons were female. 4%!!! He went on to talk about the courage that she had in the face of so much opposition and gender discrimination.

Love her or hate her, you HAVE to respect that!

Did anyone else know that Maggie Thatcher was part of the team that invented Mr. Whippy ice cream!!!! How did I not know this! LOL!

It was also good to see that the protests in the streets of London were peaceful. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and at least the protesters had the decency to do it respectfully.

A beautiful service. 

xoxo