Tributes to their patron and Queen
All areas: She had a keen interest and kept a ‘watchful eye’
The Queen was patron of hundreds of charities and organisations across the country, including a number of good causes based in Windsor and the surrounding areas.
Here are some of the messages these organisations have shared following Her Majesty’s death.
Royal Windsor Rose and
Horticultural Society
Her Majesty was patron of the group for 70 years and would often write to chairman Andrew Try, who said she kept a ‘watchful eye’over the organisation.
“As chairman I would write to her often, keeping her updated as to what was going on and I was shocked at how quickly a reply came back from her private secretary with a personal note from herself,” Andrew said.
“I would say to our members that there is a watchful eye over what we are doing.”
The Society added via a statement: “The Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Society had the honour of The Queen’s patronage for over 70 years, we are thankful and humbled to have been so closely connected to Her Majesty and grateful for the proximity and enchantment that Her Majesty’s residence has bestowed upon our local community.
"We together mourn her passing and reflect on what she has meant to our nation.”
Cumberland Lodge
The Queen had been patron of the educational charity, based in Windsor Great Park since 2003.
The charity’s chief executive, Canon Dr Edmund Newell, said: “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all members of the Royal Family and Household.
“Her Majesty took a keen interest in all our work, interacted regularly with those attending our events, and visited us many times.
“We are deeply indebted to her, for her unstinting support, wisdom and guidance as our patron, over so many years, and we stand with the nation and fellow citizens across the Commonwealth, in sorrow, as we honour her life of great service.”
Royal Windsor Horse Show The Queen’s love of horses was embodied by her commitment to the Royal Windsor Horse Show which she represented as patron for 70 years.
The monarch was not only a keen spectator but also entered many homebred horses and ponies across the years.
A statement from the Royal Windsor Horse Show said: “It is with deep sadness that the whole of the horse world and, in particular, the Royal Windsor Horse Show has learnt of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
“She supported the show since its beginning in 1943 and was its patron for 70 years.”
Theatre Royal Windsor
The Queen was a patron of the trust that maintains the historic Theatre Royal Windsor – and as such, the theatre has made a long tribute.
It said: “As anyone who has visited the Theatre Royal Windsor Will be aware, out theatre stands in the shadow of Windsor Castle and as such
we have a daily reminder of the Royal Familiy’s impact on our town and country.
“As both a Princess and later our Queen, Her Majesty visited our theatre on a number of occasions.
“We are forever grateful for her patronage and the warmth of her support.”
As a mark of respect, there will be a minute’s silence held prior to each performance, as well as the playing of the National Anthem, at the theatre during the period of mourning. The theatre will be closed on Monday for the state funeral.
St George’s School
The Queen was also patron of St George's School and St George’s Chapel.
The school said: “Her Majesty The Queen has been the patron of St George’s School throughout her reign. We join people around the world in mourning.
“We give thanks to the extraordinary support and interest Her Majesty showed in our school. She will be forever an inspiration to our community.”