‘The whole world is poorer’
Queen Elizabeth II speaks on Churchill’s death to his wife.
The whole world is the poorer by the loss of his many-sided genius while the survival of this country and the sister nations of the Commonwealth, in the face of the greatest danger that has ever threatened them, will be a perpetual memorial to his leadership, his vision, and his indomitable courage.
Winston Churchill dies age 90
Churchill dies in his home in London, nine days after a stroke induced coma from which he never awakens. He is unhappy with his failing health.
I’m so bored with it all.
Winston Churchill born in Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, UK
Churchill is born to Lord and Lady Churchill. He grows up with social status, privilege, and a keen sense of heritage, but little money.
My nurse was my confidante. Mrs. Everest it was who looked after me and tended all my wants. It was to her that I poured out my many troubles…