As always, Elizabeth II behaved in an exemplary manner.
The grieving widow sat alone in the church at her husband's funeral.
The Corona regulations demanded it of her.
And since she sees herself as the supreme servant of the kingdom, she stuck to the rules.
What was happening in the immediate vicinity of your first minister?
His subordinates behaved as their boss had shown them.
On the eve of the funeral service, they apparently had a pretty boisterous party.
This wasn't just another rule violation.
It was also extremely irreverent, because the country actually held national mourning in honor of the deceased.
political responsibility
Boris Johnson was probably not present at this celebration.
But here comes what is commonly called political responsibility.
Thus, this party is also added to the political register of sins of a prime minister who does issue rules – with plenty of pathos if he likes – but who only allows what pleases the moment to apply to himself and his family.
It doesn't take much imagination to imagine what Conservative MPs will hear from the electorate in their constituencies over the weekend.
As early as the coming week, it may be possible to see whether the political career of player Boris Johnson will end quickly.
He deserved it.