Anyone grieving and struggling with the coverage of the Queen's death?

[louca]

My beloved grandmother died just over a fortnight ago and as self-involved as it sounds the news coverage of the Queen's death is surprisingly distressing me. Admittedly, I am on anti-depressants (don't want to be accused of df)

My grandmother was a very special lady who fostered over 20 children, including those with additional needs. She once sold a sentimental piece of jewelry my deceased grandfather bought her to purchase new beds for her foster children. Even at the end she was thinking of others, my cousins and I promised my grandmother we would always look after "her kids". Why do we as a society not give a shit about her and others like her?

I know she didn't do it for the adulation.

I'm sorry for the loss of your wonderful grandmother.
I've posted a couple of times on other threads asking about all the unsung heroes. People like your grandmother who lived good lives devoted to others and pass away without any fuss.
It's fine to feel sad that the Queen has died. I do too. But so many people talking about her like she was a Saint. Recounting endless, mundane stories about her which only demonstrate that she was a human being like everyone else. I've heard several people saying she was one of the greatest people ever to have lived! I mean come on!
I've always felt we should stop idolising the rich and famous (many of whom are lovely, I'm sure) and start appreciating the good in people who are all around us. So much kindness goes unnoticed.

My father died after a long illness (dementia) on 23 August. He was 80. His funeral is this weekend, and the Queen's funeral on Monday.

I'll be glad when it's all over, I can get back to work, and attain some sense of normality and sanity.

Another thing I think is that actually we couldn't have had a better death for her. She lived a long life in good health. She died aged 96. She lived to see her Jubilee (which I've heard she wanted to). She enjoyed a last summer at Balmoral. She was working until 2 days before her death which I'm sure was her choice. She saw in the new prime minister. As far as we know her death was fairly quick, with her family in the most beautiful place that was very dear to her. The Queen had to die at some point and I really don't think I can imagine a better death for her. It's really something to be thankful for. It's not some great tragedy at all. No one is immortal.

My mother-in-law died last Thursday evening. I learnt of Queen's passing in the hospital lift, on my way to the ICU to discuss switching off life support. It is extremely difficult to have all of this alongside national mourning going on. And the worst thing is, Queen's death is having a knock on effect on how quickly the hospital can release the body because a coroner needed to be involved.

I lost both my parents in the last 2 years (it's the 2nd anniversary today of my DMs passing) and all this HMQ funeral business is bringing it all back up again. The spectacle and particularly the music at yesterdays procession is designed to make people feel sad. Just trying to get on with it here, but I'm thinking of my mum and dad a lot right now. The church service in Edinburgh opened with the same anthem I chose for my dads funeral, so of course I ended up thinking of him and how much I miss having him around. I also feel very sad for the rest of the royal family having to keep stiff upper lip and be on display as they are. Their privilege comes at a high price with little time to grieve in private.

I’ve recently lost my mum with her memorial service booked for Saturday, and I’ve actually found it a release to watch the coverage. For me it has highlighted that death and bereavement happens to all of us regardless of our status and it’s helped me to realise that others are going through the same emotions that I am - and I’m so lucky to have the privacy they aren’t afforded.

I totally agree with you, the saddest days i can remember are hearing about young people dying of cancer and multiple people dying due to terrible terrorists attacks. No disrespect to the queen but this is totally over the top regarding 10 days of mourning.

Sorry for the loss of your wonderful grandmother.

My Dsis died 3 days after the Queen. She was 48 and it was sudden so I am finding it really hard with all the relentless coverage

I really can’t muster any sympathy and was really annoyed at some people on here telling us we should all be mourning the queen.
I am currently mourning my mam. She hasn’t died yet, but is end of life with end stage Alzheimer’s. She can’t do anything for herself, she’s suffering and is literally skin and bone.
I won’t be told to mourn a very privileged woman who has led a very privileged life and death as far as I am concerned. No lying suffering for months for her.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies
The Queen dying just brought back every bereavement I’ve ever had - most recently my Dad who would have also been 96
I have coped by not watching tv at all other than on catch up for programmes of my choice
I’ve read lots online about the Royals but find it far easier to distance myself by reading rather than watching
Tomorrow I won’t be watching and will carry on as normal on a bank Holiday - have a lie in - go for a walk etc - family meal in the evening
Hugs to all other posters who are suffering due to own losses - it sucks!!!

It was the same during the worst of the COVID pandemic. Everyday we heard about people dying of COVID but there were lots of people still dying of other causes…seemed like no one cared about them. I haven’t lost anyone recently but the Queen’s death has stirred up grief for my beautiful mum who died ten years ago.

My lovely dh died July 21 and I miss him so much, he as far too young. It is over a year ago but I will never get over losing him. I am completely heartbroken and struggle with day to day stuff but pit on my best fake smile to the world.
i don’t understand how you can ‘grieve’ for someone you didn’t love or know personally, it is a sad event but she was 96 and it is easier to process when someone has got to be old. I even wondered if she died of a broken heart after losing Philip. People need to get a grip because one day they are going to lose their loved ones and it is truly devastating.

I lost my dad 17 years ago. Any funeral brings back everything that happened to him.
I feel compassion for the queen's family.
There was 17 months between prince philip and the Queen dying.
I will not be watching the funeral.