Strange times

[callmemadam]

Classic FM is playing only soothing (and rather sad) music and *no advertisements*. Nor is my inbox cluttered up with advertising offers. The only commercial company to email me today has been Marks and Spencer and their mail consisted just of a photograph of the Queen and rather a nice tribute. Sporting events have been cancelled, as have the proms and even strikes. This national mourning is being taken really seriously.

How long will it take for us to get used to hearing what ‘the King’ has said?

Comments

[judo100]

I think I shall always think of Charles as "Prince Charles," even if he is now King. Newscasters around the world are stumbling over the new title. I hope Charlie can find a worthy role for himself as the new king.

[callmemadam]

Charles has been preparing for this all his life, so he knows what is expected of him. What does worry me rather is his age. Have you seen the schedule he and Camilla have to follow before the funeral? It's punishing and these are people in their seventies.