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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Megan Doherty

She was 'Australia's mum' says Ryan, 7, as Canberrans pay respects to the Queen

The Queen and the people

Clutching white roses he and mum Belinda bought at an IGA on the way, seven-year-old Ryan Ladmore walked solemnly towards the gates of Government House in Canberra to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

The Gungahlin schoolboy said he felt sad that the Queen had died because she was "Australia's mum".

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