The Queen…

She looked frail in that picture meeting Truss. It’s very sad as she’s all we’ve ever known. I’m feeling rather emotional- silly really but I am.

Its definitely worrying. It’s going to be such a sad event when the queen dies. I really hoped she’d make it to 100.

It sounds as though there has been some "episode" - stroke or heart attack maybe. I cannot think of any other reason for a sudden decline over and above her slowly developing frailty.

Let's hope she goes in peace.

Am I alone in finding all this “when will she die”? speculation distasteful?

Feeling sad and tearful.

Pittcity, you might be right. To be honest, even if there hasn't been a serious illness being treated, the loss of the DofE would have had a significant psychological impact on her. I know when my Grandad lost his brother who he had visited every day since his wife had died, he literally faded away. It was tragic. It was like he just lost the will to live.

Feels like my Grandmother is dying. Very sad. ?

She looked so tiny when she met Liz Truss but the beautiful, genuine smile was still there wasn’t it?
Like everyone I feel so sad.
Anyway, lets not get ahead of ourselves. Very elderly folk can and do recover and live for a few more years. Fingers crossed or prayers from the believers.

Harry and Meghan are on their way

vegansrock

Am I alone in finding all this “when will she die”? speculation distasteful?

No you are not alone.

She has been Queen since I was 7 or 8, I believe, but my life won't be impacted. That said prayers reduce stress.

Perhaps praying is better than speculation.

All of the family are gathering at Balmoral so I think we must be prepared for the worst. Never bothered about if before but now I feel quite sad. She will be reunited with Philip her rock.

Have you ever sat at the bedside of a dying loved one- partner, parent, child?
We were lucky to have 24 hours with Paw when I could gather our daughters and sons in law and his sisters, on the advice of doctors “Anybody who needs to be here should come now”. To this day I (silently) reproach his brother for not coming. Paw would not have been bothered and I wish he had know that those whom he loved and who loved him best were by his side.
I know the media are making a meal of it - that is their way- but there are also millions who perhaps like me are taking a respectful but genuinely affectionate interest in her health. When does care morph into intrusion? It depends on your point of view I suppose.
It has just been suggested that the Sussexes are on their way too.

It would be respectful if we didn’t fall out on this thread

Yes I just heard that the Sussexes are on their way to Balmoral

crazyH

Yes I just heard that the Sussexes are on their way to Balmoral

Yes, on BBC news a couple of minutes ago

I noticed the bruising on the back of her hand
That can happen if someone is on blood thinning medication.

Oh dear, I feel anxious but I fear the worst.
She has been a steadfast, constant source of stability throughout some turbulent times.

Thoughts and prayers with her family.

What a woman still carrying out her duties on Tuesday.

I feel so very sad ?

Princess Anne is already there. She does carry out a lot of duties in Scotland and maybe did not have to travel so far.

I can remember seeing the funeral of her father and then her coronation on tv. Like many others I'm feeling very sad right now.

Apparently all 4 children are there.

It does seem serious; strange too as few of us living have known any other monarch.
The photo on Tuesday is lovely. She looked very happy and if
this is the end she is a lucky woman not to have to suffer for months or years in so much pain as so many others suffer, but she like everyone has also had her fair share of problems.
Not a monarchist but feel a little sad.

If it is to be then perhaps this is comfort :

"Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee."

I feel so desperately sad and quite tearful.

The end of an era …

Let's hope she goes peacefully surrounded by close family and in the palace she loves so much.

I’m feeling quite tearful. One of my earliest memories is gathering at grannie’s to watch the coronation on her tv. She was the only family member to have this exciting box in the corner. Her Majesty dedicated her life to her role.
The whole family is gathering so something very significant and serious has or is happening

Yes Fanny C, this thread isn’t one where unpleasant comments will be welcome