Should we be informed if Queen Elizabeth is unwell

MissChateline I totally agree. I'm no more interested in her than in any other elderly woman I don't know. I hope when she dies it is peaceful but I would wish that on everyone.

No I don't think we should be told, she's entitled to what little privacy she has.

Is she interested in my health? No, I thought not. I'm not in the slightest bit interested in her health. End of story.

If she wants us to know then we should be told, but if she doesn’t then it should be kept private. Should be her decision not ours

Bea65, are you from/based outside the uk ?

Absolutely not.

HettyBetty

Even when she dies it won't affect the vast majority of the population. Let's hope there's not some long drawn out mawkish coverage on the media.

Oh yes, perish the thought that after 70 years on the throne, an historic reign in every sense of the word, we should just carry on as though nothing has happened.

If it’s anything like the death of the DofE, there might be huge coverage, but the funeral would take place quite swiftly, then things would carry on, albeit differently.

She will be sorely missed, by many.

Agreed as well.

I'm in no way a Monarchist, so maybe I don't know enough about the protocols to comment.

However, shouldn't she be afforded the same right as everyone else to confidentiality about her health? It's between her and her physicians.

I would say definitely not unless any public appearances need to be cancelled for health reasons.

No, there is nothing we can do about it.

Agree with those saying mind our own business we ll be told if anything serious happens otherwise it’s her business

No. Apart from the need for her privacy, any such announcements are usually followed not only by sympathy and good wishes but by other less kind comments.

I hope she has a say in how much is revealed about her state of health. As others have said, unless it's very serious, it's none of our business.

HettyBetty

No, absolutely not. What has happened to confidentiality?

Agreed.

I'm guessing when you get old, I mean over 80 (?), there are often ups and downs in anyone's health. No point reporting every little illness, but yes if she were terminally ill or about to die.

HettyBetty

Even when she dies it won't affect the vast majority of the population. Let's hope there's not some long drawn out mawkish coverage on the media.

If there is, you’re not obliged to watch it, HettyBetty.

The Queen has always kept her own private business to herself, unlike some of her family, and we should respect that. If she wants us to know we will be told.

Even when she dies it won't affect the vast majority of the population. Let's hope there's not some long drawn out mawkish coverage on the media.

I think some people are confusing concern for welfare with nosiness.

Unless I can do something positive to help, such as help a neighbour, other people's health is none of my business.

No, her health is her own concern.
What difference can any of the public make?

HettyBetty

No, absolutely not. What has happened to confidentiality?

This.

The Queen has as much right to privacy as we do. It's not about being concerned for her welfare - it's about protecting doctor/patient confidentiality.

If the queen became seriously ill it is in the public interest to know, especially given her great age. A mild cold or the like not so much.

Wait and see. The markets get the jitters over the slightest thing.

Why would the stock market be badly affected? Given her age it is inevitable that the Queen will not live many more years. There is no problem with the succession. Charles is poised to take over. It will all go smoothly.