The Queen…

I live next door but one to our local primary school, there was a noticeable quietness whilst Mums and children were awaiting the gate to open.

So sorry too to hear of the loss of your mother Maddyone.

Well said Fanny.

Spot on Fanny. Just like to add it is extremely quiet here. Not much traffic or people about.

It was 1997 that Diana died, it was 25 years ago last month

Maddyone, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.

This is a sad time for the family of the Queen. My condolences to them. I respect the incredible dedication the Queen gave to her role. She really gave it her all to the end.

Well said Fanny.

And I have to say that I thought Boris's tribute to the Queen was just right.

snowberryZ

The country's gone mad. Its like going back in time to 1996 or was it 1997? when people collectively took leave of their senses.
And there's 10 More Days of it!
Went to the shop earlier and loads of people wearing black and black armbands.
The Queen liked bright colours so people should wear those if they so choose.
But I suspect they would get abuse if they did.

AND.....back them were very insulting in comments about the Queen!!! Had she died back then would have been little public mourning.

Well said Fanny

The country's gone mad. Its like going back in time to 1996 or was it 1997? when people collectively took leave of their senses.
And there's 10 More Days of it!
Went to the shop earlier and loads of people wearing black and black armbands.
The Queen liked bright colours so people should wear those if they so choose.
But I suspect they would get abuse if they did.

I know that one cannot ‘dictate’ what is said on a thread, but it would be respectful if this thread remained for memories of thoughts of the Queen and her family, please.
It is only 16 hours since her death was announced.
The disruptions etc could (should?) be discussed on another thread.
For instance, a poster has started a thread about a charity event being cancelled. It doesn’t need to be mentioned here.
If we aren’t careful, this thread could end up attacking Harry and his wife; berating Camilla etc; and degenerate into all sorts of unpleasant things, and cause unnecessary upset.
Thank you

From BBC website

Condolences Maddyone on the loss of your mum. Her loss will be felt by you as much as the Queens by her family. I do not envy them for having to do their mourning in public it is such a private thing.

Condolences to you Maddyone

MawtheMerrier

NotAGran55

I think she has gone

You may well have been right - or at least close NotaGran
Liz Truss was informed of the Queen’s death at 4.30 and as PM it would have been very shortly after the event,
It explains the grim faces of the Royals who arrived from Aberdeen, I do wonder if they were there in time .

Along with the grim distant faces I think the fact that they travelled by car from Dyce and not helicopter also indicated that they were too late.
They were alone also without a driver or security , giving them privacy, which would be most unusual.

Harry also appeared to be wearing a black tie too…

Maddyone, you may find that the period of official mourning actually helps you with the loss of your mother. My mother died in the summer of 1997; the funeral arrangements were rushed and I had to return home and to work the day after the funeral as we were preparing for our first ever Ofsted. There was little time to grieve; no-one where I lived had known my mother although they were sympathetic and the children were away at university.
I surprised myself by being in tears at Diana's death and during the funeral, but I felt a release of grief in the common outpouring.
I hope you receive some comfort in the forthcoming days.

Very nice. Well done Macron

French President tribute

maddyone, I'm sorry to hear about you Mum. My thoughts are with you and your family x

foxie48

Although I rather liked the Queen I feel 10 days of mourning for the whole country is a bit OTT. We are in a crisis situation, have had no government to speak of for the last two months or so and the last thing we need is for all the focus to be on the Monarchy. When the Duke of Edinburgh died it was completely OTT, fgs he was 99 and had a good long life. Those who want to mourn her passing surely can do that without subjecting the whole country to it. I want to hear robust questioning of the new PM not endless programmes about the Queen's love of horses and I am completely obsessed with horses!

Agreed, as much as I respect The Queen. The country is in a massive crisis, andhave to be faced head on after 2 months without a Government.

maddyone just read your very personal, very sad news. So sorry - hope it was an 'easy' death. Hope you have family and friends to support you. No matter what your age and experience the death of a parent is so very very hard.

It is going to be a very difficult time for you over the next few weeks.

And the EU pays their respect, lowering the European flags in Brussels, and switching off the Eiffel Tower last night. Friends indeed.

Brave posts Franbern on this site

WOW!!!! I have found out that this person's death does have an effect for me. I have a planned train visit to my son and Dil next Friday - was a little concerned as to how the very understandable strike on the trains would effect this as travelling on the day after would mean trains in wrong places. Just seen they have called off this industrial action, so a positive effect for me. Cheers all round!!!

DH is part of a group organising a small motor sport event this weekend. There was consternation at the news of the Queen and worry about whether it should go ahead. However, so much time and effort had gone into the planning and organising that they have decided to go ahead but to halt everything for a two minute silence. It feels like a reasonable compromise. Individuals can decide for themselves whether or not to attend. I'm sure discussions like this are going on all over the country.

May she now rest in peace the sad loss of our Queen but more importantly the a mother a grandmother a great grandmother will be deeply missed by her family.
Her strength of character shone through and a more fitting tribute would be to keep calm and carry on.
My sincere condolences to Maddy on your sad loss of your mum