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The passing of the Queen and period of mourning

Billy87

Im very sad at the passing of the Queen, I felt like crying when I heard the news today. She seemed like a lovely lady and we all felt like we knew her a bit. I get sad when anyone passes away and I feel terribly sorry for her family.

I do feel a bit confused at everything that's happened since though. The idea of 10 days of compulsory mourning really bothers me. I hate being told how to feel and the idea that we are being told to be sad for 10 days feels very wrong and totalitarian. Weve had two years of lockdowns and hundreds of thousands of people have buried their loved ones due to the pandemic, people are starving and unable to pay their bills. Forcing us to be even sadder and cancelling the few events and sports etc that cheer people up at this awful, tough time in life feels quite cruel. 

Im actually feeling really depressed at the thought of it all

I feel like Im being an awful person for thinking these things but none of this makes sense to me and I have to get that out somewhere

Really hope I havnt offended anyone. I have a lot of respect for the Queen and I am sad at her passing

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  • I can remember when Diana died wondering at reactions. It was sad but for me the recent loss of my mother was more significant. 

    Regarding the Queen, for me it is more wondering what will happen now as it is the end of an era in a time that already has a lot of change. The Queen was someone who could address the nation at challenging times without an political influence.

    Perhaps elderly people who remember the King dying would expect something similar. I also wonder if it is a cultural thing, as in some cultures people dress in black for a long time. Sometimes I think we expect to get back to normal quickly. However for the new King it must be difficult as personally he has no private time before he is expected to start his duties.

  • in reply to Homebird

    My Dad was born the day the last King died

    Yes it must be very hard for Charles that he has to do all these duties and statements at a time when he's grieving his mother

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  • in reply to Billy87

    You see this where I really don't get the institutional conventions on this at all.  Whereas I don't want to be forced into sack cloth and ashes because sad as it is she wasn't my mum.  By contrast, she is HIS mum, you'd think true respect would be to leave the poor man alone until the funeral so he can grieve in quiet.  I feel sorry for Charles on that front.  He's out and about today meeting "consoling" strangers who never met her, while he may just want to curl up under the duvet and nurse his own feelings.  Why do the public think they've a right to bother the man?