8.9.22 – 21.53pm Sadly our Queen Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II passed away this evening with her family by her side. We all feel what an incredible honour it was that HM Queen chose to be a member of our wonderful organisation. She was the ultimate inspiring woman. We know that members across our organisation will remember her fondly and have stories to share.
“Heartfelt sadness goes out to Her Majesty’s family and everyone in the Cheshire Federation on the death of a wonderful lady. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. We shall miss her very deeply for the exceptional service she has given to us all and we mourn her loss to the WI.”
Selina, Federation Chairman
A link to the NFWI condolence book. All comments will be collated into a formal book at the end of the period of mourning and sent to the Palace. The link is: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/oraXSYiu
Please let your members know including those who are unable to access social media. For those unable to access the online book please send comments post to Kelly Rosser, NFWI, 104 New Kings Road, London SW6 4LY. It would be really appreciated.
Ann Jones, NFWI Chair was on BBC’s Woman’s Hour at approx. 10:50 this morning – you can catch up here:
Ann is speaking about the longstanding special relationship between HM the Queen and the WI, and the incredible legacy HM the Queen has left for all WI members.
NFWI Chair, Ann Jones’ Statement on the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
19.9.22 – A Day to be proud of – the Navy ratings and the pall bearers did a simply superb job. Heart in the mouth stuff at times. . The bands, the precision, the choirs, the crowds, the colour, the attention to detail were fabulous. Emotional but a very fitting tribute to our Patron. Hopefully the family can take time to grieve in peace. And finally, Her Majesty left a legacy which we can all aspire to.
The family released a new image of the monarch on the moorland, with the caption:
“May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest”.