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
Immense gratitude to and for QEII for her incredible dutiful service and Christian witness. Rest in Peace 🙏♥️💐
Thank you for your great service to the nation for over 70 years. You deserve a rest now and to be united with your faithful stead. RIP Your Majesty. Heather, Rob and Jack, Fareham, Hants.
70 years of public service is something to celebrate indeed. Despite today being tinged with sadness. Thank you for your service
An extraordinary service, thank you for everything. Sleep well Your Majesty. 🌹
Our Queen lived an extraordinary life of service, duty and care. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family and all loved ones. 🙏
You have been an inspiration to many. Thank you for recognising the hard work of Filipino nurses in UK. May you rest in peace, our Queen Elizabeth II.
Heartfelt condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II, May she rest in peace.
A wonderful Queen, she will be missed by us all.
Thank you for your support for us, the nursing profession, for so many years. Your stoicism , grace, leadership and dedication to duty is commendable. Rest in peace Ma'am, thank you for your service.
HRH Queen Elizabeth 11, the longest reigning monarch, was a great queen of knowledge, courage, passion, who had both peoples and family , will be dearly missed. May you rest in peace.👑
Thank you for your poise and grace, for being a role model as a working mother, an inspiration to us all through the good and the bad. A shining light is gone. Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II.
As I reflect on her extraordinary service to humanity, my heartfelt condolences go out to her family and everyone close to her. You will be sorely missed. Your Majesty Queen, Elisabeth 11