This week has been so strange. First we had a new Prime Minister and then a new King. I still can't get my head around it, the Queen is no longer with us, may she rest in peace. She is someone who has always been there in the background, she's been a constant in all of our lives. The world seems different and emptier without her. I didn't think it would feel like this but it does feel like a great loss for the whole of the UK and around the world.
Becky and I watched the news most of Thursday afternoon knowing the worst was coming but when the announcement came we were still so shocked. The tributes of the Queen being reunited with Philip were just heart wrenching and I feel so sad for the Royal Family especially for Charles, he has had no time to grieve for his mother. I know this is what happens when a Queen or King passes away but it still doesn't seem right that he has to do public duties so soon.
I feel sad for King Charles too as he has no time to mourn. He has been on the go since The Queen passed. It's hard to imagine a world without our lovely Queen.
ReplyDeleteI've got to say I thought that watching him have to sign things and give the speech. Imagine doing that the day after the loss of a parent? It's never easy, regardless of age.
ReplyDeleteI've found it hard this week. I think the human side of it all hit for me with Charles. Have to admit I got really upset on Friday when be showed up at Buckingham Palace. Some were saying condolences but it was those cheering him, singing god save the king and hip hip hooray that really upset me. Yes I get that it's exciting and we hace a new monarch. But show some dignity, his mother died less than 24 hours ago. Sigh. These next fews days will continue to be fascinating and devastating I'm sure
ReplyDeleteIt feels strange knowing she is gone. She's been there my whole life. Now she is with Phillip.
ReplyDeleteTo be fair she did love a long old life at the age of 96. I'm not a royalist I won't say anything but it has been another eventful year X
ReplyDeleteAnd just like that... life changed forevermore. It's so sad :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
Like you, I was surprised at how sad I felt about the Queen dying. She is so much a part of life - with her face on the banknotes and the stamps, and people singing God Save the Queen at sporting events. It will definitely take some adjustment to have a King!
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