Strange though it sounds considering her age, I was a bit surprised at the news. Then with a bit more hindsight I realised she's not been the same since Philip died, she's done stuff but looking back it's not been the same. Understandable really.
I'm not a Royalist by any means but I did like her and Philip, they were both real personalities but sadly worlds apart from those following her. Liz came through some tough times and I doubt the next generation would cope half as well. Even today she really was/is popular and to keep that up for 70+yrs is some going.
Brian