Would you be sad if the Queen died?

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I've just been reading the thread about Prince Phillip going into hospital and a poster said they wouldn't be sad if the Queen passed, as she doesn't actually know who we are.

I'm not a royalist by any means and I don't know how I'd feel if the news broke that she died.

How would you feel?

I would be.

I believe she’s a woman we won’t see the likes of again.

I wouldn't be in the slightest bit bothered.

Yes I’d be sad. She’s an amazing woman who has dedicated her whole life to serving our country.

Meh.....

Yes I will, she is a constant and I think she will be greatly missed.

Couldn't care less but I'm Irish and if I were British, I would be a republican. She's lived a rich, pampered life that most people can only dream of. I would keep my sympathy for people whon need it.

I think I'd feel the same as I do about any older famous person who I admire. Like Bruce Forsyth or Ronnie Barker, sad for their loved ones and nostalgic myself.

Yes I would. She's been a constant presence in my life, albeit from afar, and it'll be the end of an era. In fact, I felt very sad, like I'd lost a grandparent, when the latest rumours were circulating a few weeks ago. She's dedicated her life to her subjects and given up all her freedom to do so. She deserves a big send off when she finally does go.

Mixed bag of responses then! I think I'd be indifferent to be honest..

Spoke to a colleague at work today and she said she'd be devastated. I don't really understand that reaction.

I think she has worked hard for a long time but I can't say I would be sad. I don't know her, so I imagine it would be similar to others who die that I have never met - oh, what a shame, poor family etc, but no real sadness

Devastated. She is a remarkable Lady and one of the British peoples finest assets.

Can hardly bear to think about it.

I’ll be very sad. End of an era.....our queen is all I’ve ever known in my 43yrs. I’d be worried about what happens next.
I think I’d feel that we’re somewhat vulnerable without her (don’t know why I think that, I just do).

It would be utterly, utterly unbearable.

Not her passing, but the stomach-churningly obsequious reporting will be vomit inducing. Nicholas Witchell will orgasm in reverence.

I'm a republican at heart, but I do have respect for the queen, because I think she has worked hard to fulfil what she perceives to be her duty.

I think I will feel a bit of sadness when she goes, because she has always been around for as long as I can remember. However, she has had a very long and full life, and death will eventually come to us all.

I will also feel considerable concern about Prince Charles stepping into the role of monarch. I don't agree with the institution of the monarchy but I believe the queen does her job well. I don't have confidence that Charles will do the same.

No, not really. I'm sad about the people who died at Whaakari who were too young (same applies if they had been older) and would have realistically expected to have many years ahead of them and sad for the ones who have lost all/nearly all of their immediate family but I wouldn't be sad about the Queen especially. She's old, she's done a lot with her life and she's going to die at some point in the nearer future.

No

if more like when

and i wont, i will only be sad about the wall to wall coverage that will be on the tv

I've idly thought how Charles' coronation would be tinged with sadness, grief for his mother. Wouldn't it? It made me think, it should happen in her lifetime. Presumably, this wouldn't happen for some reason.

And what happens to every monarch including The Queen herself who had to literally instantly takeover her fathers role whilst grief stricken. Wonderfully done in The Crown.

The Queen will never abdicate for Charles though at her age she really should due to the ghost of her Uncle's abdication and the damage it did to both her fathers life and her own.

Whaddya mean "if"? Hate to break it to you, she will die.

It would be the end of an amazing era in history.

This.

I admit being morbidly interested in the huge historical event it will be.

No not at all.

I'd be sad for those who actually know and love her as a mother, grandmother, friend etc. And I would be aware of it being a significant moment in history, especially as she is the monarch who has had the job longest (as a republican I refuse to use the word "Ruled"). I would also feel sad that she didnt get to enjoy a proper rest and retirement like any other person her age. It was a job she should never have had, but she embraced it and I do respect her for that.

But sad that a woman I dont know has died purely on the basis of her job title? No.

Yes

The thread of the title should say WHEN, not IF! Only just realised when i read it again