Musical about the queue to view Queen Elizabeth proves viral comedy hit
several miles along the Thames and the wait time is currently around 9-10 hours.News broadcasts consistently feature interviews with those in the queue.
Journalists ask mourners what the queen meant to them.In light of this, the video, by queer performer Rob Madge, has struck a chord with many people.
It doesn’t mock the queen, per se, but does gently poke fun at the hysteria of solemnity around her passing.The Queue – The Musical pic.twitter.com/x8dCSXlFzN— Rob Madge (@Rob_Madge_02) September 15, 2022Related: Will Harry and Meghan’s kids get prince and princess titles following the Queen’s death?The Queen’s funeral on Monday is a public holiday and many businesses will close.Some in the UK feel the enforced period of mourning is being taken a little too far.For example, Center Parcs, a chain of British holiday resorts, announced it was closing its resorts for 24 hours on Monday, and guests would need to find alternative accommodation for that period.
The company did a u-turn after widespread backlash but said its regular vacation activities would still be suspended for the day.Some hospitals have canceled medical appointments so staff can take a break to watch the funeral (leaving some patients frustrated).Heathrow Airport is expected to cancel or reschedule dozens of flights on Monday to ensure near silence over London when the funeral takes place.Some Drag Race fans were fuming the BBC didn’t upload the finale episode of Canada’s Drag Race to its streaming service as it suspended airing comedy shows during the official mourning period.Online, some have praised Madge’s video parody as “perfect”.
