Late monarch praised for dignified planning and steadying the Royal Family’s future
Queen Elizabeth II is being praised for the extraordinary poise and careful planning she showed in her final days, ensuring a seamless and dignified transition for the Royal Family.
Royal author Tina Brown, speaking to The Daily Telegraph, shared insights into the late Queen’s meticulous approach, remarking that she “managed her own death with aplomb.” Brown suggested that Queen Elizabeth had thoughtfully timed her final appearances and decisions, noting, “I wouldn’t be at all surprised if she didn’t think: ‘I’ll see in Liz Truss, I’ll kiss off Boris Johnson and I’ll stop taking my meds.’ Because it was just so perfect.”
Brown continued: "Everything about that managed death reassured the public — the procession of the coffin, the way it was flown back, the sight of Princess Anne accompanying it."
Reflecting on the transition to King Charles III, Brown praised the new monarch’s readiness: "Charles impeccably took over. God knows the man had been in training for 50 years. It was a beautiful transition."
Addressing the stability of the Royal Family amid speculation of turmoil, Brown stated, "Compared to a great many things, the House of Windsor is on a pretty steady footing."
However, the royal expert voiced concerns over Prince Harry’s departure from his senior royal role, saying he remains a "talent worth more," while offering a sharp critique of Meghan Markle’s frequent project announcements: "She’s almost compulsive about announcing things and they don’t really happen. They fade and she looks ridiculous. I feel sorry for her, because she’s so lost."
Brown concluded by expressing hope that Harry might eventually rebuild a fulfilling life, separate from the chaos that has surrounded recent royal controversies.
