Something going on in Parliament - RIP QE2

[Paralytic]

I think people forget sometimes that real people are involved in all this ... not just queeny, but all her family. Sometimes we forget what it's like to lose a loved one, and somehow those feelings don't apply to celebrity types.

Well said. I'll feel the same sympathy for her family as I will for other families of people I don't know who go through the same horrible experience.

[Paddy]

I think people forget sometimes that real people are involved in all this ... not just queeny, but all her family. Sometimes we forget what it's like to lose a loved one, and somehow those feelings don't apply to celebrity types.

' been through this sort of thing many times however, there are always practicalities to consider. The royals have more support than the average family and they are trained and briefed what to expect and do from a very early age.

I have known people in the UK to die penniless and the wife has to rely on a local council grant for a cremation.

[SueEllen]

Given how she was described as being in "robust health" recently, and was able to stand up when meeting the new PM just 2 days ago, I wonder if she's had a massive stroke, which wouldn't surprise me at her age and the workload/stress she is under.

She's old.

Old people can deteriorate extremely quickly.

[Paddy]

She's old.

Old people can deteriorate extremely quickly.

Thanks for that. I will make a cup of tea.

[vetran]

Exactly 2 weeks ago, and I just made it just in time. My Dad in this case. We're currently planning his funeral, and I was wondering about how he'd feel about his event being overshadowed by Her Majesty passing. He'd probably think she timed it deliberately just to spite him. He'll be winking though, just as ever.

If you are going to be upstaged the queen is a pretty good competitor!

Sorry for your loss.

[SueEllen]

RIP Elizabeth II

[ladymuck]

The Queen is dead. Long live the King.

End of an era

[vetran]

slipped her 15th Prime Minister in before setting off!

What a trooper.

[DaveB]

The Queen is dead. Long live the King.

End of an era

Indeed.

On the subject of Kings however. Charles gets to choose the name he becomes monarch under from one of his four. Charles Philip Arthur George.

Anyone else secretly hoping for King Arthur?

[GJABS]

End of an era

The end of several eras, one consecutive with the next.