I may have some followers who don’t agree with the idea of monarchy, but I do. It isn’t the people involved, but the system. I knew I would outlive Queen Elizabeth the Second (barring serious health problems or accidents) but yesterday’s news of the Queen’s death was a shaker.
My passport, the notes in my wallet, the coins in our change mug and the stamps in our drawer all have the Queen’s name or the Queen’s head on them – getting used to having a king will be a hitch. Especially as every generation down to Prince George has the kind of skeletons in their cupboards that the true traditionalists won’t accept.
I will miss having Queen Elizabeth as the head of state. Interesting times ahead.
Julia Chalkley 