Queen: A Collection of Poems

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Dame Helen Mirren, who portrayed the Queen on the silver screen and on the stage, described the monarch as the “epitome of nobility”.

I share the country's sadness of the passing of our much-loved Sovereign. It is hard to imagine Great Britain without her gentle majesty. She was true to her words until the very end: 'Duty first, self second'.

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The poem continued: "I gently touched each shoulder, with Philip by my side. Then I turned away and walked, with My Angel guide.

After reigning for 70 years, the Queen died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral, Scotland.In case you missed it this morning, take a listen to the heartfelt poem that was written for The Queen's passing 👆 Joanne wrote the poem after Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh’s death, but it has captured the nation’s hearts once again after the Queen’s passing.

One person wrote: “Don’t know who wrote this, but I thought the poem was lovely. RIP Queen Elizabeth II.” Philip held my hand, as he lead the way, to a world where Kings and Queens, are Monarchs every day. I was given a crown to wear or a Halo known by some.

ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford wrote: "Her Majesty’s service was outstanding and untouchable. RIP Your Royal Highness." Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has shared a touching tribute to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

The deep affection for The Queen is felt globally as the people of nations from across the Commonwealth and around the World pay tribute to a truly remarkable leader. Her legacy will remain for centuries to come, she will be sorely missed by all.

Wasim Younis, 53, and his wife Samina, 50, had travelled down from Burnley, Lancashire for a family graduation. As people pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth, a beautiful poem about the monarch and her husband Prince Philip is being shared on social media. Prince Harry and Meghan cancelled their engagements following the Palace's announcement, with the Duke of Sussex flying to Balmoral to be at his grandmother's side. Sadly, the palace confirmed just hours later that the monarch had died.