In the years to come, many of us will be able to look back on the exact moment we learned of the Queen's death. The sad occasion marks a monumental moment in British history - one most of us will never forget. This sentiment is also likely true for one group of shoppers, whose stunned reaction to the revelation was caught on camera.
Captured by a woman who was in Tesco when the news broke, the group reportedly learned of the Queen's passing thanks to an instore announcement. She also recorded the shocked reactions of those around her, who turned to each other in disbelief when the national anthem began playing over the store's speakers.
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The remarkable moment was caught on film by @livgrayyay, who shared the clip to TikTok. In her video, the shopper can be seen gasping, before another customer questions what is happening.
Liv stares into her camera, with her mouth hanging open, while the national anthem can be heard playing in the background.
Then a voice asks: "Why...", though the end of the question is unclear.
In response, the videographer says: "The Queen's just died."
The same voice returns a shocked: "No." And a man can be heard adding: "We think, yea."
Continuing the thought, Liv says: "Yea, they've just announced he is King now. She is gone."
"King Charles, they just said," adds her companion.
The group then pause while the anthem concludes, and the video cuts away as Liv sighs: "Oh."
"POV you're in Tesco and the queen has just died," reads the onscreen caption.
In response, many viewers shared where they were when they heard the news.
One person wrote: "I was in Tescos too and someone shouted she’s dead."
Someone else said: "Oh I work at Asda and it just went silent and some lady started scream crying."
Other comments read "This is the most British interaction" and "British come together at times of difficulty".
Jason Tarry, Tesco UK CEO said: “We want to express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, as well as our gratitude to Her Majesty The Queen for her unwavering service. On Monday 19th September, in order for our colleagues to pay their respects, our large stores will be closed all day and our Express stores will remain closed until 5pm.”
This weekend, the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror celebrate the life of Her Majesty the Queen with a commemorative special filled with all the key moments from Britain's longest reigning monarch. Be sure to pick up your copy of the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror to get both pull-outs.
