REMEMBERING THE QUEEN

THE Queen died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday 8 September 2022. She was 96, the longest-serving monarch in British history.

“Every year we had Christmas messages. That was always something that would bring smiles to people’s faces, no matter what was going on.”

“The average retirement age is 65 and she served the country for years after that, and had remained mentally and physically active to carry out her duties.”

“I remember during the Olympic ceremony when they pretended the Queen had jumped out of a helicopter. Little things like that show that the Queen is going to be remembered for so many different things, so not just being the Queen and having responsibility, but also humorous points.”

“She didn’t act as if she was above us all – like a VIP. She was very humble.” Sophie and Ellie

“She was really chatty and sweet and like a little nan…” Lewis