How to talk to children about death following the Queen's passing
ok.co.ukThe Queen died on 8 September 2022 at her Scottish home of Balmoral Castle. Her Majesty passed away at the age of 96 and earlier this year she celebrated 70 years on the throne and was a part of so many people’s lives from childhood to adulthood.
While death is not always an easy topic to discuss, the passing of one who was such a big part of the nation and the world, will be an especially sensitive topic - especially with children.
However, there are ways to keep a memory alive and broach the subject in a sensitive manner, as Bianca Neumann, Head of Bereavement at grief charity Sue Ryder previously told OK!.
A death should be handled sensitively as Bianca says: “Younger children may not understand fully what it means to die.” "It’s important for adults to talk openly and support children by offering support if the child appears to be struggling or acting unusual," she continued.
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