The Queen…

She became queen when I was 11, and was crowned when I was 13. I’ve always been convinced she’d outlive me. She may yet.

I was only saying to my husband when I saw her meeting Liz Truss it will a terrible day when our queen dies though inevitable. Thinking of her and her family and hoping she’s comfortable.

Sad news but she has become very frail since Prince Philip died, she must be gravely ill for them to make this announcement.

BlueBalou

I thought how very pale she looked despite her lovely smile and the bruising on the back of her hand seemed strange.
I hope she’s comfortable and pain free, bless her.

Yes I saw that too she is probably on blood thinners
She been so amazing.
All our thoughts with her.

What serious and sad news. I do so hope that all the family can perhaps be there, but not to overtire her.

God bless, and prayers for her.

icanhandthemback

It doesn't surprise me. I noticed the bruising on the back of her hand and it looked like she had a discrete canula although that might have been the way the photo was taken when meeting Liz Truss. She looked terribly pale and I have never been convinced that it was just a mobility problem. It will be sad when she goes but it is the one thing that is certain in life that is the great equaliser; death.

I noticed the bruising on the back of her hand. If you look back she has had that same bruising for several years and a doctor has said that it can be a normal sign of aging as blood vessels become visible under thinning skin.

The attached photo was taken in 2019.

FannyCornforth

I actually feel a little bit sick.
It’s going to have such a huge effect on the nation’s psyche

The whole world Id imagine. But especially the commonwealth countries.

Aveline

I'm very shaken to hear this somehow. Her mother made it past 100 I'd assume she will too. Oh. Sadness

Yes, me too. I’m surprised how scared I feel.

I actually feel a little bit sick.
It’s going to have such a huge effect on the nation’s psyche

I hope the rest of the family, not just those in line for the throne are also able to visit her if they (and she) choose.

I feel unbelievable sad, I have only lived under HM’s reign.

I so hope she is comfortable, I feel for her immediate family.

Will hold them in my prayers

Felt

I’m a strong Republican but??

FannyCornforth

I think so to Annie

Ditto.

I welt a wave of sadness when I turned on the lunchtime News. We know it’s coming but…

I thought how very pale she looked despite her lovely smile and the bruising on the back of her hand seemed strange.
I hope she’s comfortable and pain free, bless her.

Oh dear, sad but not unexpected.
I'm guessing it's serious if Prince William is on his way there too.

Very sad news but inevitable.

I think it’s serious as programmes were interrupted. Prince William is on his way to Balmoral. I hope she will be able to die in peace at Balmoral and not be taken to any hospital.

It doesn't surprise me. I noticed the bruising on the back of her hand and it looked like she had a discrete canula although that might have been the way the photo was taken when meeting Liz Truss. She looked terribly pale and I have never been convinced that it was just a mobility problem. It will be sad when she goes but it is the one thing that is certain in life that is the great equaliser; death.

Prince Charles and Camilla and Prince William are traveling to Balmoral.

Charles, Camilla and William are flying to Balmoral as we speak. I’m afraid she won’t last the weekend.

I'm very shaken to hear this somehow. Her mother made it past 100 I'd assume she will too. Oh. Sadness

I feel quite upset by the news. The Queen always being the head of state in my lifetime.

Grandma70s

Nothing can happen to the Queen! She’s immortal, isn’t she?

It’s going to be a very, very odd time

Thoughts and prayers are with her, and the family. I hope family will get to see her soon.