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 for all that you have done for our country in your time serving as Queen. May you rest in peace with your husband, corgis and family! Good night and god bless Ma’am x
Rest in peace your majesty, you will be missed by many. Thank you for all your years of amazing service.
Your majesty it has been a privilege & to be a nurse under your long serving reign I cannot thank you enough for your leadership,support and inspiration as our patron and Queen may you rest in pea
May your soul Rest In Peace Your Majesty! Such an example of kindness and devotion that has and will continue to inspire generations! Farewell your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 💐
I’m very saddened by the passing of our Queen Elizabeth II. She was such a wonderful queen and will be missed greatly.
Your Majesty, having devoted your life in so many ways to us all, without fear or favour, it’s time to rest now. I’m truly humbled & so proud that you have been our Patron. You are sadly missed.
Ma’am, you were our rock through so many troubled times. You set an example to us all with your dedication, hard work and kindness to all people in the UK and throughout the world. RIP your Majesty.
The Queen, a constant figure showed a sense of duty and dedication rarely seen today. Previous Nurses have shared a sense of duty and dedication, which today must be remembered in a changing world
To our beloved Queen Elizabeth II, thank you for your seventy years of devoted service to your country and your people. You have been an inspiration to all and may you rest in peace.
An extraordinary service Heartfelt condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II, May she rest in peace.
To our beloved Queen Elizabeth You have been the rock on which my entire life has been built and the stability in 44 years of nursing. The world has become a better place through your reign. Thank you
I have seen the Queen on a couple of occasions and that smile is memorable. She has been the inspiration to women all over the world especially to my generation who have lived throughout her reign RIP