The final photo that summed up a life of service

I WAS very young when I saw the Queen when she visited my home town of Nelson, Lancashire, following her Coronation.

I stood at the front of the crowd, waving a flag. The Queen was a beautiful and radiant sight and I have never forgotten the glamour of her dress and sparkle of her tiara as she waved to the people.

In contrast, the photo of the Queen in great age and dignity, welcoming her last Prime Minister at Balmoral, was so poignant and deeply moving.

It illustrated so clearly her life of service and love for her people to the very end.

On the day our Queen is laid to rest, for me that image will remain the most treasured of all.

HAZEL GLENHOLMES,

Southampton, Hants.