Britain is entering a period of national mourning following the death of the Queen at the age of 96 on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral castle, and while most adults will be able to adjust to the change in our schedules over the coming days, it will likely be more difficult for children to understand.
To help parents cope with the questions and uncertainties their kids may have over the sad news, childcare author and expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith has shared a post on social media filled with advice on how to talk about death with young children - including why it's important to be "honest and accurate".
