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
RIP your majesty. An icon and a credit to us nursing staff. You will be greatly missed.
God rest in peace Your Majesty 🥲!
Rest in peace your majesty. I never met whilst nursing, but have a deep respect for your commitment humanity and loyalty to your subjects You will be remembered with love in our hearts. Thank you.
I'm amazed at how you served your country and how you encountered all of life's challenges. You will always be truly remembered for your remarkable reign. Thank you so much for your example 🙏
With profound sadness, I am deeply sending my condolences to the bereaved royal family, people of the UK and to the rest of the world. We lost a beacon of light, stability and a Mother.
A beautiful person as well as queen who we shall mourn forever. This country will never be the same. Thank you for your service to this country and world for over 70 years. RIP HRH Queen Elizabeth
Not lost just gone before 😥💔
Such a sad day for the whole world to lose the mother of all mothers. You'll always be remembered, God bless you 🙏
Beautiful inside and out, such a loyal, steady presence throughout my life. Dedicated, compassionate and resilient. Rest in peace, you’ll be missed but remembered and cherished forever 💔
I am deeply saddened by the loss of our Queen and my thoughts are with her family on their loss of a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother my thoughts and prayers for you at this sad time
RIP Your Majesty, many thanks for your years of service and patronage to our Royal College
For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II has always supported nurses and the profession, she will always be remembered and never forgotten. May she rest in peace.