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Tribute To The Queen

The world in mourning after Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday 8th September and I want to post my own tribute to  her. It will just be a short one. 

Photo from Instagram @theroyalfamily


"I declare before you all that my life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong." 

Princess Elizabeth said this in the speech she gave on her 21st birthday in 1947 and she definitely stayed true to those words, from the day of her coronation as Queen in 1953 right up to this year. For the last 70 years, Her Majesty The Queen served the people of Britain and the Commonwealth nations with dignity, grace, style and unwavering devotion. As well as her dedication to duty, the unconditional love for her family was so lovely and inspiring to see. The Royal Family have experienced their share of tragedy, loss and scandal and have had many happy and fun moments together. No matter what each of them were going through, she never stopped loving them and showed her support for them. The Queen had a great sense of humor too which was great. Her devotion to family and duty is an example to everyone. 

As someone who enjoys all things royal, I loved seeing her dressed in brightly colored clothes and jewelry, walking around, interacting with the young children who gave her bouquets of flowers, shaking hands, talking to the public and working happily. Just two days before her death, she made her final public appearance to appoint Liz Truss as the 15th Prime Minister. I was amazed that at 96-years-old, was still working and had only recently started using a walking stick. She has been around for most of our lives and her loss is being felt here in Australia and all around the world. 

Thank you Your Majesty. Rest in Peace. 

My sincere condolences to the entire Royal Family, the British people and to everyone who is mourning her passing. 

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