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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 also just received an email from the NAS, as follows:-

    The National Autistic Society was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

    "The Queen had links as Royal Patron or President with hundreds of charities, military associations, professional bodies and public service organisations. She saw public and voluntary service as one of the most important elements of her work and she did a great deal to highlight a number of causes.

    Our patron is the Queen’s daughter-in-law, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex who has been our charity's Royal Patron since August 2003 and we are always very grateful for her tremendous support.

    Our thoughts are with her and all of the Royal Family at this very sad and difficult time.

    Her Majesty the Queen had an incredibly long reign, becoming Queen Elizabeth II in 1952. The days, weeks and months ahead will be a period of change for the nation. We understand that this could be very confusing and difficult for some autistic people.

    The country will be in a state of mourning. Business will be cancelled in Parliament and it is likely that local services may be affected and events postponed as a mark of respect. Longer term, everyday things such as the figurehead on the money and stamps we use will change too."

    Here again, I feel that all of this is excessive and makes assumptions.  Maybe I'm just out of kilter with public opinion on this? 

    My own view is that charities with policies on equality and diversity should not be selecting their patrons from one very small group, or even one over-privileged family, namely the Windsors.  I'm not sure that, being autistic, I'm going to find the changes ahead "confusing and difficult".  After all, we've had a long time to anticipate them.  I'd even go so far as to say that greater change is required in the form of an elected head of state if, that is, we value democracy.  

    And I don't see why services or events should be disrupted or posponed when ordinary people need them, in some cases very much.

    I feel sad, then, but not for the reasons suggested.  Thanks NAS!  

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  • I also just received an email from the NAS, as follows:-

    The National Autistic Society was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

    "The Queen had links as Royal Patron or President with hundreds of charities, military associations, professional bodies and public service organisations. She saw public and voluntary service as one of the most important elements of her work and she did a great deal to highlight a number of causes.

    Our patron is the Queen’s daughter-in-law, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex who has been our charity's Royal Patron since August 2003 and we are always very grateful for her tremendous support.

    Our thoughts are with her and all of the Royal Family at this very sad and difficult time.

    Her Majesty the Queen had an incredibly long reign, becoming Queen Elizabeth II in 1952. The days, weeks and months ahead will be a period of change for the nation. We understand that this could be very confusing and difficult for some autistic people.

    The country will be in a state of mourning. Business will be cancelled in Parliament and it is likely that local services may be affected and events postponed as a mark of respect. Longer term, everyday things such as the figurehead on the money and stamps we use will change too."

    Here again, I feel that all of this is excessive and makes assumptions.  Maybe I'm just out of kilter with public opinion on this? 

    My own view is that charities with policies on equality and diversity should not be selecting their patrons from one very small group, or even one over-privileged family, namely the Windsors.  I'm not sure that, being autistic, I'm going to find the changes ahead "confusing and difficult".  After all, we've had a long time to anticipate them.  I'd even go so far as to say that greater change is required in the form of an elected head of state if, that is, we value democracy.  

    And I don't see why services or events should be disrupted or posponed when ordinary people need them, in some cases very much.

    I feel sad, then, but not for the reasons suggested.  Thanks NAS!  

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