The Queen…

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!

It might not be worldwide mourning as such, but there is certainly compassion felt everywhere. I am in France and have received messages from 3 sets of French friends here, and this morning in the boulangerie the lady offered her condolences. Such is the respect the Queen commanded everywhere.

A great monarch, with such dedication and devotion to duty to the country . Although many of us never met her we all felt we knew her.A time of sadness at the loss of an inspiring lady who gave so much to so many people.

Maddy I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

All sorts of cancellations announced, this is going to cause a lot of disruption and disappointment for many.
Is this how the queen would want to be remembered ?.

Franbern the 10 day official mourning period started at midnight.

Selfridges has closed all its shops today, as have many others.

Royal Mail and the Train strikes have been called off as a mark of respect.

I have to a say that the death of a 96 year old woman has absolutely no effect whatsoever on me or my family. She had a good innings and a very luxury lifestyle. She died with excellent medical care, in her own home, surrounded by her family. Who could hope for more??

Not for her lying in the floor waiting hours for an ambulance that did not arrive, nor neglected, even abused, in a non-caring 'care' home, or in a hospital bed with not enough nurses around to ensure she was kept clean, fed, etc.

It really will not make ANY difference whether there is a Queen or a King there. The fact that she has been there for a large part of my life is really nothing I am particularly proud off - or ashamed off or have any other feelings about.

Obviously, sad for her family and friends, but there would have been many other deaths yesterday equally sad for families and friends. Not knowing them I do not mourn them any more than I will mourn this stranger.

I read that there had been plans in place for a 12 day official mourning period - and I fervently hope this is not true - as I fear for the mental health of so many people if this does take place. Avoiding British news channels all ready.

Just a thought - will we get that much called-for extra Bank Holiday this year for the funeral??

I agree about the Last Night of the Proms - it is so essentially a British thing and could have been a vehicle for honouring the Queen's memory on behalf of the 4 nations.

We had a toast to the Queen today at our Red Hat luncheon here in Australia. Everyone will miss her continuing presence and the stability she gave to the UK and the commonwealth nations.

RIP Your Majesty,thankyou for feeling of stability you have given,your reign encompassed my years.
I cannot forget your lonely figure on your own without a hand to hold,one solitary tear escaping at the funeral of your beloved Phillip.

You have earned your rest Ma'am,but you will be sorely missed.

God save the King .

RIP Your Majesty. I'm saddened by this awful news, she was the one constant in the country and will never, in my opinion, be replaced.

Condolences also to Maddyone on the loss of your Mum

An historic moment no doubt and very sad for many. I don’t buy the “whole world is in mourning” notion, but that’s just an aside. I find much of the media coverage and speculation rather repetitive and unnecessary time filling. I am rather shocked that the Last night of the Proms has been cancelled, as I thought they could make that into a fitting tribute.

So sad, but what an inspiration she was!
I will miss seeing that wonderful smile that lit up her face.
Reunited with her beloved Philip, may she rest in peace.

Such is the impact the Queen had on world events that the whole world is now in mourning.

An amazing woman who delivered on her promise to serve. her whole life.

I remember seeing her in Australia when I was 5 or 6, we, with 1000's of others, stood on the side of the road while the her motorcade drove by.

RIP Elizabeth 11

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Maddy I’m so very sorry for your loss
My mom died just before Diana did. It was extremely surreal, so I can sympathise with much of what you might go through.
Thinking of you

Yes- I agree with Mollygo. Inappropriate at this time.

If you don’t understand what was inappropriate to say on this particular thread, then nothing anyone can say will affect you.
Actually, by repeating and elaborating on your previous comments, you obviously don’t understand what is appropriate. ??

Wow! I insulted nobody. On the contrary, I expressed admiration for the late queen for being the remarkable woman she was. I expressed an opinion that a monarchy has no place in the 21st century and plenty of others have said they have no time for the monarchy. I said that Charles wasn't the person his mother was. That is not an insult, she was such an incomparable statesman, one can be an admirable personage and still not be fit to be mentioned in the same breath. I expressed sympathy for him in the same way as for any grieving relative.
Now, if I expressed any of this in any way that left any reader feeling personally insulted, or with their personal belief system insulted or that I had insulted the personal character of any individual member of the Windsor family I apologise. That was not my intention. But some of you need to look at your judgemental and vituperative responses.
I too, extend my heartfelt condolences to Maddyone.

Just read back through this thread and condolences to Maddyone, a very sad time.

Whether you are a monarchist or not she has been a wonderful ruler. So committed and so sensible during many turbulent times. R.I.P.

Such a marvellous woman completing her duties until the very end.
Her body so frail but the smile still strong.
May she now be at peace reunited with the love of her life.
God bless and thank you

Such sad news. I was born in the early 1960s and remember as a child thinking how glamorous she was. She always put duty first and was a wonderful example of keeping calm and carrying on.

Feeling sad and upset tonight and, in a way, mourning the current state of the UK too.

The rainbows over Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle were uncanny but also uplifting.

Even Spielberg couldn't have thought that one up.

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 .

I've just had a quick nose at the MN threads as the telly got a bit repetitive. Such a contrast with GN.
We are reminiscing and sympathising. They are worrying what to wear tomorrow and whether they should take the jubilee bunting down. The threads about where the Queen will be tonight and the lying in state are fascinating.