Macbre ‘mourning kits’ that include black bordered photographs and books of condolence have been sent out by a council in a ‘tasteless’ preparation for the deaths of the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles. The boxed kits, sent to shops and community centres, include framed photographs of the senior Royals, draped in sombre black ribbon. Also in the boxes, distributed by Highland Council in Scotland, are a black tablecloth, a flower vase and a book of condolence to be signed by members of the public. ‘We did think maybe we could put it in the ice-cream stand, so long as it wasn’t in use. I understand that COSLA has issued guidance to all local authorities on the death of a senior national figure.’Yesterday, however, a COSLA spokesman declined to comment.

Source: Daily Mail September 09, 2018 01:51 UTC