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France 24
Politics
Tom WHEELDON

‘The British are worried’: Queen’s death comes amid deep economic anxiety

Hundreds of flowers are placed around Buckingham Palace on September 11, 2022. © Aude Mazoué

Britons’ shock and sorrow over the death of Queen Elizabeth II’s comes at an especially difficult time as the country – and the world – faces a cost-of-living crisis. But among the mourners around Buckingham Palace on Sunday there was a sense that the queen will remain a source of inspiration for the British people during difficult times.

Dark clouds drifted through the blue sky over London on Sunday morning as thousands flocked to Buckingham Palace once more to grieve for the queen.

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