Queen Elizabeth II has passed away - keep posts civil and respectful

I was going to post last night but the forums were down. From that point, I just carried on doing household and kids chores. It took my mind off it. Woke up and stuck on the news on Youtube and caught up with it all and was really sad and upset, all whilst the kids were being ***** at breakfast and while they were gettign ready for school.

I told them, the Queen died. Shut 'em up. They made a big thing about the Platinum jubilee at school and I think it was the only education they got regarding the Queen apart from passing comments from us parents. They had a watch of the Newsround report on it at school today so they all knew what happened. To be honest, I have no idea what to say about all this, I guess with my kids knowing about the Queen from this last year (they are 7, 4 and the 2 year old doesn't really care about this stuff) I have got the knowledge they will grow to have a possible, 4 Monarchs. liz, Charles, William and George (9). I hope they will watch the funeral and Coronation when it happens. massive, massive events in their lifetime, and mine for that matter. They have lost a set of grandparents this year and the family dog last years so they understand what its all about.

I hope this will teach our children respect, hard work and how much one person can help a nation. I am not a massive fan of the Royals, I respect them for what they stand for and what they do for our country and I hope children from this point forwards will be educated about it all. I know religious education is part of the curriculum, I think this should be for a couple of generations at least. It's a massive loss to us all.

Ahh, I am rambling. Sorry. No idea what to say.

I'm taken aback by the whole thing.
 
Got the news live while at work yesterday.
I work in a small office with 4 women (we work till 8PM), they where all crying.
Was hoping she would make it to 100, send herself a telegram and make a joke.

RIP Queen Elizabeth II
 
When I heard the news of the Queen's passing I wasn't surprised or immediately affected if I'm being honest. It wasn't until later, after reading about her history and all that she has done for this great nation of ours that I felt am increasing sadness and a loss that I've never felt for someone in the public eye. A truly remarkable person.

Whenever I see past pictures of her on her travels I'll now take comfort knowing she's packing a marmalade sandwich in her handbag.
 
Droolinggimp said:
I was going to post last night but the forums were down. From that point, I just carried on doing household and kids chores. It took my mind off it. Woke up and stuck on the news on Youtube and caught up with it all and was really sad and upset, all whilst the kids were being ***** at breakfast and while they were gettign ready for school.

I told them, the Queen died. Shut 'em up. They made a big thing about the Platinum jubilee at school and I think it was the only education they got regarding the Queen apart from passing comments from us parents. They had a watch of the Newsround report on it at school today so they all knew what happened. To be honest, I have no idea what to say about all this, I guess with my kids knowing about the Queen from this last year (they are 7, 4 and the 2 year old doesn't really care about this stuff) I have got the knowledge they will grow to have a possible, 4 Monarchs. liz, Charles, William and George (9). I hope they will watch the funeral and Coronation when it happens. massive, massive events in their lifetime, and mine for that matter. They have lost a set of grandparents this year and the family dog last years so they understand what its all about.

I hope this will teach our children respect, hard work and how much one person can help a nation. I am not a massive fan of the Royals, I respect them for what they stand for and what they do for our country and I hope children from this point forwards will be educated about it all. I know religious education is part of the curriculum, I think this should be for a couple of generations at least. It's a massive loss to us all.

Ahh, I am rambling. Sorry. No idea what to say.

I'm taken aback by the whole thing.
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My kids are 9, 5 and 2 and I've been getting a lot of questions about the Queen. It's so strange isnt it. My entire life as well as the kids she's always just sorta been there as a backdrop "being the Queen". Even my parents entire lives and most of my grandparents lives she was there throughout. To me it's like even though I'm barely paying attention to what shes saying or doing like Christmas speeches etc it's nice to know she was still here. I didn't even realise this "constant" people talk about now was actually a comfort to my own life this whole time and that I'd feel emotional when she's gone but here we are. She was essentially the nations Grandmother wasn't she.
 
Lokken86 said:
My kids are 9, 5 and 2 and I've been getting a lot of questions about the Queen. It's so strange isnt it. My entire life as well as the kids she's always just sorta been there as a backdrop "being the Queen". Even my parents entire lives and most of my grandparents lives she was there throughout. To me it's like even though I'm barely paying attention to what shes saying or doing like Christmas speeches etc it's nice to know she was still here. I didn't even realise this "constant" people talk about now was actually a comfort to my own life this whole time and that I'd feel emotional when she's gone but here we are. She was essentially the nations Grandmother wasn't she.
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I never watched the xmas day speeches after my grandparents passed, many years ago, but I know they were still going on. Knowing that made me feel, dunno? It's christmas? just the thought of knowing she was there, doing Queen things, keeping the UK, UK. Weird. Like many have said, she has been a constant throughout many many lives.
 
As they broke the news yesterday that she had passed away ill admit i got a bit emotional which isnt like me at all.

I wasnt sure what to make of charles becoming king, but the way he greeted the people today as he arrived at buckingham palace and his really moving speech makes me think he will do great. Camilla - not sold on but time will tell.
 
I didn't think I'd get emotional at all around it but that final picture of the Queen in Balmoral with the smile the lot really got to me. Reminded me so much of my own grandmother before she died and the smile I had seen on her face before she passed.

Such a sad time. Rest in peace.
 
JamesH85 said:
It's affected a lot of people that didn't have any expectations. Having to watch the King address the nation while grieving is a hard thing to watch.

You can tell in his eyes there is pain while making his speech. Excellent speech.

So sad.
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Surely you'd expect that given she's his Mum. He's not a heartless drone is he.
 
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