For the sake of my mental health, I’ve broken the habit of following most breaking news, especially political and crime stories.
But I’m riveted by coverage of Her Majesty’s failing health. “The end of an era” is overused, but here it’s entirely appropriate as this all unfolds.
And yes, it’s sad. For all the foibles and ridiculousness of the British royal family, it’s hard to dislike the Queen (using the BBC practice of capitalization here) herself. God bless her.