When Winston Churchill died in 1965 and had a state funeral, Elizabeth, now queen, left a note atop his grave. That one read 'From the nation and the Commonwealth in grateful remembrance, Elizabeth R.'
into the royal spotlight. He led the nation through World War II and became close to Winston Churchill, who became prime minister in 1940.
When George died, a note from Churchill was displayed prominently in a wreath sent by the prime minister. The note simply read"For valour," according to the. The message was taken from the words on the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military honor. When Winston Churchill died in 1965 and had a state funeral, Elizabeth, now queen, left a note atop his grave. That one read"From the nation and the Commonwealth in grateful remembrance, Elizabeth R." McCabe / Getty Images
When the queen's mother, known as Elizabeth the Queen Mother, died at 101 in 2002, her daughter wrote a short note that was placed on the coffin.familial nicknameA note left on the coffin of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II's mother. She died in 2002.The tradition was also carried on among Elizabeth's grandchildren.
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