Nursery World - How to talk to children about the death of the Queen

Childhood bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish sends its sincere condolences to The Royal family at this extremely sad time and shares ways you can talk to children about the death of Queen Elizabeth.

 A much-loved and highly respected public figure, Queen Elizabeth dedicated her life to public service and helping others, earning the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth and around the world. With these events likely impacting much of the British nation as the country goes into mourning, Winston’s Wish shares advice on how you can explain this to your children.

Children are inquisitive individuals and love to ask questions and really understand what is going on and for some children this may be the first time they hear the words ‘death’ or ‘died’. They may hear things on the radio and television, in schools or across their social media channels which could prompt a lot of questions and curiosity from children, wanting to know what it all means. Unfortunately, for some children they will have already experienced a bereavement and this significant event could bring up their own difficult feelings.

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