The queen was undeniably a big part of british identity. Listrus described her as the rock on which british society was built. And so could this be a moment of reflection on who we are as a nation? Wull, i do think that grief in general, changes us. I think it's not impossible to think that the death of the queen could be a pivotal event in how the people of the uk. Relate and value each other.
As we collectively mark the loss of the longest-serving monarch in British history and all that she represented on a national scale, many people are feeling a much more personal impact. The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, talks to Prof Michael Cholbi about what grief is, how losing a public figure can have such a profound impact on our lives, and why there’s value in grieving. Help support our independent journalism at
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