He shouldn't get one - that's perhaps a bit over the top despite the public's great love for the man. A huge public memorial service would be a good idea but it's ludicrous to expect a sombre parade of soldiers and horses marching down the Mall. Peel would have been aghast at such a thing -----Original Message----- From: Odeluga, Ken [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: (313) John Peel
Just a note to all asking if John Peel might get a state funeral. In the UK, *usually* the only people who are accorded that 'privilege' are sovereigns and prime ministers, and other senior ministers. Members of the opposition don't automatically get a state funeral. E.g., former labour party leader John Smith didn't get one, nor will another former Labour party leader, who was never Prime Minister, Michael Foot get one either. In the US IIRC, again *usually* you need to be a President or again a senior government official to get a state funeral. k ##################################################################################### Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. #####################################################################################
