Liz Truss ignored Queen's advice to slow down before her passing, says ex-PM

Liz Truss reveals Queen Elizabeth's advice

Liz Truss has disclosed that she disregarded advice from Queen Elizabeth to slow down, just days before the monarch's death. In her new book, she acknowledged that she should have taken heed of the 96-year-old's words.

Queen's warning and Truss's decision

Despite the Queen's advice, Ms. Truss proceeded with radical economic reforms, which eventually led to her resignation from No10 after only 49 days in office.

Personal encounter with the Queen

During their meeting at Balmoral, the Queen, using a walking stick, engaged in a discussion with Ms. Truss. The Queen's last public photograph was taken during this encounter, just two days before her passing.

Reflecting on the Queen's advice

Ms. Truss recalled the Queen's warning about the aging effects of being Prime Minister and her advice to 'Pace yourself'. She admitted that she may have overlooked this counsel.

Emotional impact of the Queen's passing

The news of Queen Elizabeth's death deeply affected Liz Truss, who described it as a 'profound shock'. The sight of the Queen's coffin on television moved her to tears and left her overwhelmed with emotion.

Reflecting on mourning and the funeral

In her book, Ms. Truss shared her experience of mourning the Queen, a process that was far from her usual comfort zone. She also revealed her participation in the late Queen's state funeral at Westminster Abbey.