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
You have dutifully and gracefully completed your shift, Rest In Peace Ma'am.
What a wonderful woman, who’s life should be celebrated to reflect a lifetime commitment to both her work and family. She can now rest in peace.
Rest in peace Your Majesty. Thankyou for everything. You have been a constant in our lives.
Thank you mam for your 70 great years of service. May you rest in eternal peace now you are reunited with your darling Philip.
You will be greatly missed, a wonderful example to us all of hard work, dedication and kindness. Thank you our Queen Home at last.
Rest in peace Queen
Rest in peace our Queen
Such a great loss, a gone legend. Once a Queen, now a Star - ruling not just the world but the hearts and memories of those around in her lifetime. Rest in peace our Majesty Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II A job well done. Devoted to your cause & a true inspiration to us all. God bless & RIP. Together again with Phillip. X
Your be dearly missed, such a wonderful Queen and people's person
Incredibly sad to hear of the passing of our Queen. As an RCN member and proud to be a nurse the profession has lost an amazing ambassador and patron.