Today is a sad day for the nation as our lovely Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I, has passed away at Balmoral surrounded by her family and loved ones.
I was lucky enough to see the Queen several years ago in 2012 when she came to visit my university (the link to the original blog post about the event is here) wearing a very fetching bright pink ensemble. I wonder how many dress suits and matching hats she had in her wardrobe?
The late Prince Philip and Kate, now the Duchess of Cornwall, also came, as it was the first stop of the tour to mark the Queens's Diamond Jubilee, and there was so much excitement as we all crowded together to catch a glimpse of them. In the end it was quite fleeting as they walked from their car, under the Magazine building, which was a sort of gatehouse, and into a university building so we didn't see them for very long.
There are many different opinions about the Monarchy but I personally think they do a lot for our country, and I enjoy following along with the events they attend (or create), and the pomp and circumstance which is such a link to our history and country traditions. Among all of the drama presented by the press they are essentially a family trying to enjoy life and live their lives all whilst being scrutinised and criticised and ordered here there and everywhere to cut ribbons or make speeches and be entertaining for the good of the country. It's not a job I would want to do!!
So, along with millions of others around the world, my thoughts are with her family as they grieve their mother/grandmother/great grandmother/friend, and I wish Charles and Camilla all the very best with the duties and traditions they now are tasked to perform.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your many years of service to us and, as it will be from now on, Long Live the King.
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