Among the massive crowds of mourners of Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday were some American tourists observing and paying their respects. AliBaumanTV spoke to some of the Yankees across the pond.
"I am related to Winston Churchill, by way he is my great great uncle," Bryan Churchill said.
He said it feels surreal to be in London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, who was crowned while his great great uncle was prime minister. "It's definitely something I think emotionally affects me more than I expected it to. To be here and know that my family history relates back to here," he said.For American tourists, it's hard to imagine any kind of funeral or collective grief in the States that can compare to what's happening here.
"I honestly, I cannot think of a particular equivalent that would speak to the fixture that has been lost in this place," Dean said. Of course, the U.S. was founded in a rejection of monarchy, and yet many Americans are embracing Queen Elizabeth's legacy of love and respect.
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