the sense of loss is all around, an inescapable topic of conversation as the world deals with the turning of the pages of history. to see her story end is a blow to humanity, an ever present voice of reason that is now lost amongst the noise of people who no longer listen.

as a new king steps forward, it becomes clear to all those living that they will never see a queen again- and never like her. it’s a raw open wound. the world was a better place 2 days ago. the future is less certain, darker. And yet nothing changed really.