For decades, the Queen has dominated tabloid headlines around the world.
With her death, the entire tabloid press went into overdrive for weeks, if not months.
One who knows this business from more than 40 years of professional experience is Jörg Wedekind, sports officer for the municipality of Holzkirchen.
We asked the former art director of the current magazine for a look behind the scenes.
Mr. Wedekind, the Queen is dead. What does that trigger in the Yellow Press editorial offices?
That means high activity now.
You don't start from scratch with the Queen.
For the really big personalities, a lot is already prepared for their demise, especially the photos.
It was the same with her husband Prince Philip.
Seen in this way, he died in the editorial offices for ten years.
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How surprising was Elisabeth's death for you?
I think you could guess.
You felt it.
The Queen is not so different from Lieschen Müller in the retirement home in Holzkirchner.
When one spouse dies, the other often follows shortly thereafter.
And Elizabeth was married to Philip for over 70 years.
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In addition, the stress with the family, which is carried out extremely media.
Clear.
But it must also be said that the English royal family has never sued the press.
Other houses are taking legal action – but not England.
You could write whatever you wanted there.
Is there more celebrity than the Queen?
no
In England it's a completely different institution than it is here.
For most, she was the most important woman in the country.
She has sworn in 17 prime ministers.
The first was Winston Churchill - that's pure history.
Plus the stories about Charles, Diana, the children, the grandchildren.
But she reigned supreme.
She was the mother of all royals in Europe.
It fascinates me how one person can keep everything under control.
She led firmly with her manner and fulfilled her duties 100 percent to the end.
But still, she couldn't prevent the missteps of Charles and the others.
Perhaps this was precisely because the mother was so consistent in her lifestyle.
How is life now without the Queen?
I think family will lose value.
Either way, it won't be what it used to be.
Charles won't be able to hold a candle to his mother.
As a tabloid professional, what do you say about Elizabeth?
The nice thing was that you could always make a story about them.
From her styling alone.
She was very brave then.
Her death will now be the dominant topic for weeks.
Certainly.
You have to be honest: From my professional point of view, weddings and the deaths of celebrities are the absolute journalistic highlights.
Everyone is energized there.
Everyone likes to work there.
Everyone likes to read that, you like looking at the old pictures.
In 43 years of work, I've only missed one such highlight, and that was the death of Diana.
At the time I was on vacation in New York.
I even wanted to fly back, but there wasn't enough time.
But then I was allowed to do the special issue about her.
So what does King Charles mean for the royals?
I think it's a mistake that Charles insists on the crown.
If he respects the spirit and purpose, he would clear the way for William to start a new era.
But it is not for nothing that the king is dead - long live the king.
It takes courage to resign or abdicate.
On the other hand, Charles has spent his life preparing for the throne - he doesn't want to give that up.
I find the role of Camilla more exciting – does she take it back like Philip once did?
And I'm curious to see how the people will stand behind the royal family.
ddy
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