Royal mourners have praised a ‘beautifully written’ tribute to the Queen on the day of the monarch’s state funeral .
The touching poem was written on the board at North Greenwich Underground station in London by Jeremy Chopra and Ian Redpath, who have become well-known for their inspirational messages since first putting quotes on the board in 2017, The Mirror reports . They shared their tribute to Queen Elizabeth, entitled ‘Good Night, God Bless Dear Lilibet’, with their 1.1million Instagram followers.
The message reads: "Every song in heaven is now a universal anthem of love. Now you are back with the love of your life and the loved ones from your past, listening to the angels sing.
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“After so long of you reigning over us, it’s only natural for the national anthem to feel strange to us for a while, as we remember your smile and get used to singing ‘God save the King’.
“On the day you died a double rainbow became a bridge between heaven and earth, to guide you to your new palace in a paradise above the clouds. Your crown is now replaced with a halo, and may you be happy and glorious knowing how loved you are.”
The tribute goes on to praise the monarch for her 70-year service, speaking of the Queen’s presence throughout the lives of the British public from her Christmas speeches to her appearances with James Bond and Paddington Bear. It also mentions Her Majesty’s beloved corgis, saying that they will “miss their walkies with you and be so sad”.
The emotional tribute ends: "You will be loved forever, always missed and a Queen we will never forget, grief is the price we pay for love. And if wealth, palaces and titles are taken away, what's left are loved ones grieving for somebody special at the end of the day, until time brings us back together. Good night, God bless, dear Lilibet."
Thousands of @allontheboard’s followers were moved by the message, with one writing: “What beautiful and fitting words to show appreciation and love for Her Majesty. Thank you All on the Board.”
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