as did her grandchildren, who stood in quiet contemplation. it was a reminder that this was a family grieving. before the king, there was duty too, and a need to be seen around the uk. we're all very saddened by her loss. as well as time in scotland, the king also visited northern ireland, where he received condolences from across all political parties. deepest condolences. and he experienced a bit of leaky pen frustration as he signed the visitors�* book at hillsborough castle. and he also went to wales before his mother's funeral, with a lengthy walkabout at cardiff castle.