How singer enjoyed late resurgence

the lives of many families. She said: “Although my mother was closely associated with other charities, not least those supporting veterans, the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity always held a very special place in her heart – the children loved her as much as she loved them, and I’m extremely proud of what it has achieved and the difference it has made to so many families’ lives.”

Dame Vera was recognised for her services to entertainment and charity in 2016 after being made a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour.

Her family said that further information regarding a memorial service would be announced at a later date.

From royalty to former servicemen, Dame Vera Lynn earned her place as the

forces’ – and the nation’s – sweetheart

Dame Vera Lynn enjoyed a resurgence during the last few months of her life as her words became a source of comfort to many during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Queen channelled the lyrics of her wartime classic when she told a nation in lockdown, separated from families and friends: “We will meet again”.

Dame Vera said she had been buoyed by the Queen’s words.

“I watched with the rest of the country and thought it was a great encouragement during these difficult times, but I wasn’t aware that Her Majesty would use the lyrics at the end of her speech,” she told the Radio Times. “I support her message of keeping strong together when we’re faced with such a terrible challenge.

“Our nation has faced some dark times over the years but we always overcome.”

She also recorded a new voiceoverwhichaddressed coronavirus for the song, to mark her 103rd birthday.

Dame Vera and fellow singer Katherine Jenkins released a duet performance of We’ll Meet Again to raise money for health staff and volunteers.

The celebrations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day in May also helped Dame Vera’s work to have a resurgence.