"British opinion on the Crown" Topic
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Gunfreak  | 16 Nov 2016 1:58 p.m. PST |
So we've watched a few episodes.
I'm most curious about what you British feel about John Lithgow as Churchill. |
| Black Cavalier | 16 Nov 2016 11:50 p.m. PST |
We're watching it too, and we're wondering about the significance of the breaking of the white rod as part of the King's funeral? |
| Mike Target | 17 Nov 2016 2:53 a.m. PST |
Not seen the show, but the only white rod thing I can think of is the Rod of the Lord Steward of Ireland. Its a Rod of Office. Which can be broken when a stewardship ends, or can be inherited. Presumably if its broken the new guy gets a new one. Why its being broken for a king I have no idea. Probably just borrowing symbolism for the telly… And on a bit more googling, I discovered the Steward of Gondor also has a White Rod…so perhaps someone is confusing Great Britain with Middle Earth… |
| ubercommando | 17 Nov 2016 3:31 p.m. PST |
I remember James Cromwell playing Prince Phillip in "The Queen". Both fine actors and didn't disgrace the roles despite not being British. |
| 22ndFoot | 18 Nov 2016 8:33 a.m. PST |
The white rod, or stave, is a herald's sign of office since the middle ages which allowed them to pass unhindered between opposing armies. When the grantor of the office dies, the office dies with them and the new grantor, in this case Her Majesty the Queen, makes new grants as appropriate. |
| Khusrau | 18 Nov 2016 7:10 p.m. PST |
Lithgow is a fine actor, but when watching episodes, it's probably worth also reading what Harry Smith wrote: link |
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