Or several, I suppose. I'm surprised at the moment of emotion I felt when I heard the Queen was dead, given that I'm definitely not a supporter of the institution of the monarchy, and really want it gone. But I did tear up, and felt genuinely sad.
I think it's mostly because she's always been there. She wasn't without her faults but always gave the impression she was hard working and dedicated, and had the best interests of the country at heart. Unlike the politicians...
How Charles will perform, I don't know, but doubtless we are going to have to sit through endless documentaries and pompous public grieving first anyway. I just hope this will be the springboard for drastic reform.