Queen: A Collection of Poems

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Sharing his heartbreak over the news, Piers tweeted this afternoon: "BREAKING NEWS: RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 96. The greatest Monarch in history, and the greatest of Britons. As the news of her passing broke, the This Morning presenter followed up his original sentiment with a simple message reading: "God rest her soul x." People are sharing photos, videos and powerful words on social media to honour the monarch’s 70-year reign, and many have been moved by a touching poem.

Dignified, humble, wise, stoic, and dedicated to duty & service to the country she loved. Thank you for everything, Ma’am. We will be forever indebted to you." There was speculation on social media after politicians were seen passing notes in the House of Commons earlier. 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.The poem continued: "I gently touched each shoulder, with Philip by my side. Then I turned away and walked, with My Angel guide. Prince William, Prince Andrew, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward arrive to see Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral It’s called Philip Came To Me Today and is written from the point of view of Her Majesty after her husband died, but it works well following the Queen’s death too. The monarch will now lie in state for 24 hours at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh before being brought to London where she will lie in state for another three days in Westminster Hall.

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Grapevine is a trusted network of private members, linking kindred spirits from town or country. Members promote, sell or buy goods and services within the network. As people pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth, a beautiful poem about the monarch and her husband Prince Philip is being shared on social media.

What an extraordinary life. A fixed point, seemingly unchanged by the whirlings of history around her. So strange to be suddenly without," presenter Sue Perkins wrote online as she paid tribute to the Queen. Moments before, MPs in the House of Commons appeared to look very concerned after the energy bill announcement. 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'. Wasim Younis, 53, and his wife Samina, 50, had travelled down from Burnley, Lancashire for a family graduation.Gemma then wrote: "To mark the respect of our loving queen. She was an amazing Queen and she is now with the only man she ever loved. R.I.P Queen Elizabeth" Her son, King Charles III said: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. Vanessa Feltz broke down in tears as she announced the Queen's death on live TV and singer Lewis Capaldi paused promotion for his new single, while American media personality Paris Hilton dubbed Britain's longest serving monarch 'the original girl boss' in her tribute to the late Royal.

For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here . Read More Related Articles Thank you for the years, for all your time and love. Now I am one of two again, in our Palace up above." Dame Helen Mirren, who portrayed the Queen on the silver screen and on the stage, described the monarch as the “epitome of nobility”.

I then turned and looked behind me, and saw I was asleep. All my Family were around me, and I could hear them weep. 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. Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp wrote: "Rest in Peace Elizabeth II, God Bless you & Thank you. God Save The King."