London – The death of Queen Elizabeth should leave deep impressions on the children who attend and participate in funerals and tributes, affect the future of the monarchy in the country.
It is not known that the purpose of Operation London Bridge, the communication and events plan initiated immediately after the death of the Monarch, was to engage and sensitize children.
But this happened unintentionally as a result of unprecedented press coverage. On the day of the queen’s death, news sites traffic increased by 53% in the country to reach 96 million page views, according to the Ipsos institute.
II. The future of the monarchy after Elizabeth
Not all children went online to read about the queen, but they were exposed to the television news, tributes in the streets and shops, and the influence of relatives and teachers.
This “side effect” can affect the perception of future generations about the continuity of the current system; this is a concern that plagues the end of the monarchy for economic, political reasons or those unwilling to continue the tradition.
Little ones are naturally fascinated by fairy tales played by kings, queens, princes, princesses and shrews, which are not lacking in the script of the British monarchy.
And a strong element sensitive to nationalist messages. personality The ultimate reference to Elizabeth’s “duty to serve” the country. Funerals explored these aspects to the extreme.
National flags, militarism and medieval symbols dominated the televised ceremonies, which featured crested banners, the almost folkloric Queen’s Guard in red uniforms reminiscent of tin soldiers and the sounds of trumpets and bagpipes.
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In some cities, the public only had a chance to participate in the events in a controlled manner.
In London, the farewell queues lasted for more than 12 hours, and there was no chance of personal manifestation, except for a wary sign of the cross or head, in the swift passage in front of the coffin.
But it was something else seen on the streets. The place where the national turmoil was most visible was the Flower Tribute, an area near Buckingham Palace reserved for housing flowers and objects in memory of a figure most Britons considered family.
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It was the children who ruled there. On Sunday afternoon, the day before the funeral, large numbers of children were walking with their parents and grandparents around the tributes spread out on the flower beds.
A Brazilian flag pays homage to the queen in one of the flowerbeds, photographed by a boy with the help of his father.
At the Flower Remembrance event, the little ones observed the arrangements, read the messages and had fun with fun objects such as bags, hats, puppies and Paddington bears.
Some left the flowers solemnly, realizing that they were doing something serious. Children’s handwritten letters and scribbles trying to represent the queen are mixed with arrangements made by very small people.
Adults include their children and grandchildren in tribute to them. They conveyed their admiration for Elizabeth and therefore the monarchy and her future.
Former football player David Beckham is an example of family influence. it was news spending 13 hours honoring the monarch.
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When she was interviewed, she said she learned to admire the queen and royalty from her grandparents. And when he got the OBE (Order of the British Empire), who took them as an escort?
There were schools as well as families. The theme was rife for a week, as the Queen died on Thursday and the funeral was held 11 days later on Monday.
And schools incorporated the cult of monarchy into their classroom activities.
The result can be seen in the form of collages and posters signed by children in a classroom or school in Green Park.
Widespread media coverage has created an atmosphere of idolatry that enters through the school gates and sits at the family dinner table.
Polls show that young people are least inclined to support the continuation of the current system.
II. It will be interesting to see how the generation that will engrave Elizabeth’s departure into their emotional memories will perceive the monarchy a few years later, when they are old enough to be interviewed by the institutes and know who will decide on the matter. The future of the current regime.
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source: Noticias
