Mourning black has never been considered a natural part of Anzac Day history and tradition. But 110 years ago it was a stark reminder of death in war.
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The outpouring of grief from fans highlights the shared joy and pain of having loved and lost a musical idol.
Children and the adults they become need to choose how they grieve. That may include sharing their experiences and getting angry.
It is amorphous, intangible and difficult to articulate – but it’s worth trying to pin down what lies underneath expressions of grief for a lost monarch.
