We are all deeply saddened by the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but also so immensely proud that for seventy years she served as our Royal Patron.
Queen Elizabeth was a dedicated supporter of nursing and she championed the profession for decades, highlighting the work carried out by nurses and demonstrating a clear interest in issues facing the workforce.
Many RCN members will remember meeting her as she spent time with nursing staff both in the UK and overseas.
Please share your message of condolence or your memories with us today.
Pat Cullen
RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive
Remembrance messages
Thank you Ma’am for everything. Rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to your family🙏
What a role model Queen Elizabeth was so proud I had her to look up too.God bless her Long live the king xx
Thank you for your leadership, humanity, your dedication to serve and your elegantly beautiful smile. You could never be replaced. There will be no other like you. Never to be forgotten. God bless you
Thank you for being an inspiration for women, for service and for duty. Rest in peace, our Queen. Thoughts are with the Royal Family at this very sad and difficult time.
Such a sad day when I heard of your passing.. Rest in peace our Queen.. Thank you for your love and loyalty to the nation 🙏 ❤️
Thank you Ma’am An honour to have served you for the past 40 years Rest in peace God save the king xx
Rest in peace our Queen
RIP Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. You have been a role model to us all. We thank you for your service to all for your kindness to all and especially your respect for all. A very Special Lady.
So sad to lose such an amazing lady who served the Country for the biggest part of her life, right up until the end. Deepest sympathies to the royal family. RIP reunited with your beloved Phillip.
Thank you for a long life of dedicated service. Our heartfelt condolence to the Royal Family. Rest in perfect peace Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
You will be missed, Ma’am🥲 requiscant in pace Your Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II🙏🙏🙏
Thank you your Majesty for a life of service to our nation and beyond. We have lost a beautiful and totally hardworking lady. May you rest in peace and my heartfelt condolences to the Royal family.