QUEEN ELIZABETH THE GREAT

I thought it excessive for me to add to the reams of obituary the death of the Queen has elicited. But I’ve been struck by how thoughtful, elegant and measured what many others have said.

Briefly, she always put on a brilliant, smiling show, remaining quietly above the short-term troubles of her family. She was like a magnificent piece of architecture. A class act for 96 years.

And now - God Save the King