Christ that was so difficult 
Very, very humbling though.
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I was struggling Karma but Harry and the mothers did it for me - he didnt have a Mum to hug when he got back - did you see the way he clung to them awwww 
I watched it with a big lump in my throat I cried at the end
I did Mrs H, that's when I went aswell, although I had tears in my eyes the whole way through. I thought exactly the same about Harry not having his mum there either
we watched it too...
loved the navy medic girl
loved the navy medic girl
I have recorded it as I couldn't keep my eyes open long enough to watch it last night...
I know I will be a blubbering wreck watching it though as I always am with these things
I know I will be a blubbering wreck watching it though as I always am with these things
Well worth watching.What a great bloke Harry is.
It was a very moving and teary eyed programme, especially the segment about Wootton Basset, and the mothers who'd lost their sons but still support the troops by sending them letters and parcels. Nice to see Harry hugging the Mums as affection isn't something we'd ever be allowed see from the Queen or Philip.
The only thing that spoilt the mood for us was Joe singing his record at the end. I've no reason to dislike Joel but we suddenly went from people and real life situations that encompass bravery, loss of limbs, death and grieving to the world of showbiz that often times can be seen as shallow or hyped even though it all has a place in life.
On that night it would have been more appropriate musically to have music that was released recently from those serving in the forces, just felt the servicemen/women and families in the audience would have related on a more personal level.
The only thing that spoilt the mood for us was Joe singing his record at the end. I've no reason to dislike Joel but we suddenly went from people and real life situations that encompass bravery, loss of limbs, death and grieving to the world of showbiz that often times can be seen as shallow or hyped even though it all has a place in life.
On that night it would have been more appropriate musically to have music that was released recently from those serving in the forces, just felt the servicemen/women and families in the audience would have related on a more personal level.
Interesting point YR and thinking about it, you're right. At the time, I thought the words to the song fitted the occasion, but yes, there could have been a more fitting tribute.
The people of Wootton Basset are just amazing aren't they? The way they all come together as a community, and making time to pay respects to the deaths of strangers, something that living in London just doesn't happen.
And right again re Harry (and William). It's great to see Royals showing some humanity (I am never, and have never, been convinced by the sincerity of the Queen's speech, she may well mean what she says but it doesn't connect with me in any way at all)
That programme is still on my mind for some reason. And yesterday I spared a lot of thought for the families who had an empty place at the table.
The people of Wootton Basset are just amazing aren't they? The way they all come together as a community, and making time to pay respects to the deaths of strangers, something that living in London just doesn't happen.
And right again re Harry (and William). It's great to see Royals showing some humanity (I am never, and have never, been convinced by the sincerity of the Queen's speech, she may well mean what she says but it doesn't connect with me in any way at all)
That programme is still on my mind for some reason. And yesterday I spared a lot of thought for the families who had an empty place at the table.
I live just 3 miles from wootton basset n seen those lovely people.Cant stand the royal family but will n harry r not like the rest of them n all cos of Diana being a loving mum