In Aberfan, 144 people died, 116 of those being children. Her advisors strongly
encouraged her to visit the town, worried that the Commonwealth would perceive
her as uncaring. In reality, why did Queen Elizabeth decide to not immediately visit
the town?
She was ill and unable to visit.
She detested getting dirty.
She could not emotionally handle the tragedy of so many young lives lost.
She was worried her presence would be a distraction to the rescue efforts that
were occurring at the time.
