Suppose there is any comfort to be taken from the sad news.

The queen had a delightful final weekend

The queen was surrounded by love in her final weeks.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, opted not to visit (viaCosmopolitan).

Queen Elizabeth smiling at event

While her mobility may have been limited, the queen’s mind most certainly was not.

The previous week, another minister visited and echoed those sentiments.

While waiting for the prime minister, the queen graciously let photographer Jane Barlow take a few candid shots.

Queen Elizabeth petting dorgi February 2022

Barlow described the queen as “very smiley,” despite her obvious frailty.

Queen Elizabeth final photo at Balmoral