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1900 - 2002

 

On Saturday, 30 March 2002 at 3:15pm, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother died peacefully in her sleep.

This page serves as a memorial page to the Queen Mother. Here you will find stories from the press, official Buckingham Palace press releases.

Click here for the official memorial page from Buckingham Palace and the official online condolence book.

For those of you who would wish to make a donation in memory of the Queen Mother, please give to Queen Elizabeth's Charitable Trust. Donations can be made across the counter at all high street banks in the UK, or can be sent by post to: Queen Elizabeth's Charitable Trust, PO Box 34842, London W8 7XB, United Kingdom. Online donations are also possible.

The order of service for the funeral can be downloaded here

May she rest in peace.

Death of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Changes to opening hours at Royal residences
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Funeral Arrangements
Gun salutes to take place for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Outline of ceremonial procession to Westminster Hall
Details of Lying-in-State
The Prince of Wales pays tribute to The Queen Mother
The coffin of The Queen Mother lies at rest in The Queen's Chapel, St. James's Palace
Princes' Vigil planned for Lying-in-State
Royal visitors to The Queen's Chapel, St. James's Palace
Members of the Royal Family to walk in ceremonial procession to Westminster Hall
On-line donations facility now open
The ceremonial procession to Westminster Hall has taken place
Opening hours extended at Westminster Hall
Order of Service for the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Ceremonial for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Message of Thanks from The Queen
The Funeral of The Queen Mother
Special visitor access to St. George's Chapel, Windsor
The Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon at the funeral of The Queen Mother


Columns from the Muse about the Queen Mother:

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother: A Worthy Funeral
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother: Graciously Playing The Hand That Fate Had Dealt Her


Stories from the Telegraph and The Times

Saturday 13 April

Telegraph: Two weeks that reaffirmed our faith in royalty and confounded the critic
The Times: Death starts royal race for the best palaces

Friday 12 April

The Times: Queen discovered elegy at Tawny Owl's funeral service
The Times: Never the end of the world as we know it
The Times: Constitutional invention and the option of abdication
The Times: Some of the finest words have come from the author who dare not speak his name

Thursday 11 April

Telegraph: Trafalgar Square statue would be 'fitting tribute'
Telegraph: How to remember
Telegraph: Thousands queue to see royal tomb
Telegraph: Channel 4 stunt 'offensive'
Telegraph: Commonwealth media salute 'jewel of empire'
Telegraph: A long life captured on stamps
The Times: Anon's elegy for the Queen Mother comes from cyberspace
The Times: Elegy for a royal funeral belongs to Everyman
The Times: Graphic: The anonymous poem
The Times: Mystery verse's author finds the critics unkind
The Times: Thousands view family messages of love and loss
The Times: Awakened affection boosts plans for jubilee
The Times: Fawning over the royals is out, say BBC bosses
The Times: MP wants Trafalgar Square memorial
The Times: Birthday stamp set will be reissued
The Times: Prince retreats to quiet of Birkhall
The Times: Flood of souvenirs heading for shops

Wednesday 10 April

Telegraph: Country falls silent as millions mourn
Telegraph: Kings, Queens and a lifetime's friends give solemn salute
Telegraph: The nation's final tribute
Telegraph: The full text of the sermon by Dr George Carey
Telegraph: How these 10 days have turned the tide
Telegraph: Footnote
Telegraph: As a republican American I felt my prejudice melt
Telegraph: A mood transformed
Telegraph: Pupils thrill to the call of history
Telegraph: A day filled with affection, patience, good humour and a sense of history
Telegraph: A magnificent send-off but she is with us still
Telegraph: Tears, salutes and flowers for a fond farewell
Telegraph: Finally at rest, with 'beloved Bertie' and Margaret
Telegraph: Global audience for funeral of 'hero who answered duty's harsh call'
Telegraph: The BBC at its best, the Blitz and a bee in Dimbleby's bonnet
The Times: Strength, dignity and laughter
The Times: Princes hand-pick flowers for wreath
The Times: 'Some of the warmth we absorbed is flowing back towards her'
The Times: The unknown soldier who made it happen
The Times: Triumph for dignity and respect over populist nonsense
The Times: Enthralled by the sight and sound of Britain
The Times: British Forces around the world pay tribute
The Times: Vintage fly-past evokes wartime spirit over Mall
The Times: Flowers of affection on road to Windsor
The Times: A feast of hushed tones and hoary anecdotes
The Times: Just as she would have wanted, with not an heir out of place
The Times: Funeral notes
The Times: Weight of history stills village pub
The Times: Pupils allowed to see service
The Times: Daily life stops for two minutes
The Times: BBC defends Fleming for breaking silence
The Times: Dignity and laughter
The Times: An ordinary old lady, and the last of her kind

Tuesday 9 April

Telegraph: Queen thanks nation for its love
Telegraph: In this funeral, we can recognise our own nation
Telegraph: My generation didn't know all this while she was still alive
Telegraph: That mighty heart
Telegraph: Grieving grandsons mount silent vigil
Telegraph: The full text of the Queen's message
Telegraph: Order of Service
Telegraph: Mourners intent on securing a clear view
Telegraph: Final duty ends sleepless nights for Irish Guards
Telegraph: Britain will come to a halt as it pays respect
Telegraph: RAF keeps watch high in the sky
Telegraph: Pupils denied chance to view TV
Telegraph: Remember This: An Elegy On The Death Of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Telegraph: BBC U-turn on radio silence
The Times: Camilla slips in to watch Princes' vigil
The Times: Grieving Queen thanks nation for support
The Times: Heartfelt performance is leap forward from Diana address
The Times: Grateful family greet the crowds
The Times: Poet Laureate began elegy a minute after he heard news
The Times: Remember this
The Times: Motion's double vision captures nation's mood
The Times: Avoid the procession, say police
The Times: Schools split on watching TV
The Times: Country comes to a halt as a mark of respect
The Times: Abbey's choristers are unfazed by their biggest audience
The Times: Graphic: Today's funeral in Westminster Abbey
The Times: Graphic: The funeral procession
The Times: The Queen Mother's funeral
The Times: Graphic: Order of service
The Times: Around that coffin, we rediscovered ourselves

Monday 8 April

Telegraph: The Queen plans public tribute to mother
Telegraph: Our own identity
Telegraph: We admire duty because we are all in the same book
Telegraph: Fine day out in a thoroughly British queue
Telegraph: Once inside the hall, even the children are hushed
Telegraph: She lived her life with zest, says bishop
Telegraph: 'She just exudes sweetness and charm'
Telegraph: Rousing hymns and reflections on a gentle woman
Telegraph: Choristers on song for musical tribute
Telegraph: Poetic touch is link with George VI
Telegraph: Admirably traditional choice of music
Telegraph: Who will be there
The Times: Queen to thank the nation
The Times: The day Middle Britain came to town
The Times: The human touch will survive amid pomp and ceremony
The Times: Graphic: Tomorrow's funeral in Westminster Abbey
The Times: Graphic: Order of Service, Part One
The Times: Graphic: Order of Service, Part Two
The Times: House of clocks awaits a new place in time
The Times: Respec' had the family giggling
The Times: State of mourning puts a damper on Bush barbecue
The Times: French pay tribute and say adieu to 'La Queen Mum'
The Times: It ain't that I got no respec', Ma'am, but Ali G was a very confused bit of PR

Sunday 7 April

Telegraph: And still they come to mourn her
Telegraph: The voice of the mourners
Telegraph: It's about being part of history
Telegraph: What this week has told us
Telegraph: Queen Mother's 'human side' seen in poems and hymns
Telegraph: The day great granny did her Ali G rap at the dinner table
Telegraph: 'We'll do all we can to find work for her staff'
Telegraph: Queen to reward 'shadow king' Charles
Telegraph: Gambling a myth, says racing manager
Sunday Times: Respect: Thousands pay it as princes recall Queen Mother’s unique sense of fun
Sunday Times: Granny did a wicked Ali G
Sunday Times: Priest provided final moment of comfort with Highland poem
Sunday Times: Mourners silenced by the awesome peace
Sunday Times: Camilla to keep her distance at funeral
Sunday Times: Shrine plan for Clarence House
Sunday Times: The queues say it all

Saturday 6 April

Telegraph: 400,000 pay their respects
Telegraph: The Queen Mum: a Canadian creation
Telegraph: Her crown breathed fire in the sunshine
Telegraph: Prince of Wales sheds a tear as the vigil begins
Telegraph: Building that is steeped in history
Telegraph: Thousands queue for final farewell
Telegraph: Dimblebys play it safe with black ties
Telegraph: Your shout
The Times: A loyal daughter's tender goodbye
The Times: The Prince wiped away a tear as the splendour suddenly distilled into the essence of his loss
The Times: Waiting in the sun, two miles of human tributes
The Times: When the crowd fell silent to mourn the passing of an age
The Times: The royals in uniform
The Times: 'I had not expected to feel so choked. It's a family grieving. I feel proud to be British'
The Times: Thousands queue in homage
The Times: Queen's vigil recalls grief for her father 50 years ago
The Times: Princess Royal steps into a bigger role with family
The Times: Is this the same nation where trains are all late?
The Times: Beloved piper is back, by request
The Times: Publishers rush royal books into the shops
The Times: A mature monarchy
The Times: A glittering history of rulers and rough diamonds

Friday 5 April

Telegraph: She had a wonderful life, Queen tells well-wishers
Telegraph: Mile of memories for final journey
Telegraph: Slow, muffled drumbeats start dawn rehearsal
Telegraph: Handpicked flowers surround the coffin
Telegraph: National Trust and large stores to shut
Telegraph: Like father like son, the vigil officers
Telegraph: Special services for churches
Telegraph: Death 'felt across the Ulster divide'
The Times: Queen's 'wonderful' tribute
The Times: Graphic: The way ahead
The Times: Princess to join cortege in break with tradition
The Times: Graphic: Today's procession details
The Times: Officer re-enacts vigil of father at lying in state
The Times: From potted shrimps to cigars, by appointment
The Times: Travellers to see global coverage
The Times: Gardeners and peers will mourn side by side
The Times: Churches and synagogues hold memorial services
The Times: Sombre honour for the artillery

Thursday 4 April

Telegraph: Four grandsons will mount a silent vigil
Telegraph: MPs' missed chance
Telegraph: How the news was broken at the Menin Gate
Telegraph: Lords and Commons united in tribute
Telegraph: Peers told of 'unique qualities'
Telegraph: Holyrood hails a most loved Scot
Telegraph: Commons sketch
Telegraph: Thousands will say farewell at ancient hall
Telegraph: Service seals lifetime love of abbey
Telegraph: Dimblebys go head to head
The Times: From Hastings to the Highlands, MPs claim their bit of the Queen Mother
The Times: Tributes to a unifying figure who inspired love
The Times: Laughter and sadness as peers remember wisdom and fun
The Times: Majority of MPs wear black ties
The Times: Many members absent
The Times: Scotland's eulogy to 'a great daughter'
The Times: Ancient walls witness lying in state
The Times: Dimblebys to front television's battle of the black ties
The Times: Guardsmen rehearse role in ceremony
The Times: King oversees procession route
The Times: The Queen Mother's life was a fairytale, so we could all live happily ever after
The Times: Obituaries: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother: a Scottish appreciation

Wednesday 3 April

Telegraph: Quiet homage along the way
Telegraph: Trail of tears on final journey to capital
Telegraph: Cinque ports mourn the loss of a cherished Lord Warden
Telegraph: Bride-to-be answers call to royal duty
Telegraph: We've no complaints with BBC, says Palace
Telegraph: Sissons defends corporation's coverage and lack of a black tie
The Times: Presenters revolt over BBC's black tie rule
The Times: Rows over coverage rage on inside BBC
The Times: Viewers set to number 200m
The Times: Four grandsons to mount vigil at catafalque
The Times: New era of terror puts police on higher alert
The Times: 3,000 troops are called in for funeral operation
The Times: Graphic: Friday's procession
The Times: Mother and Auntie

Tuesday 2 April

Telegraph: 'She was simply the most magical grandmother'
Telegraph: Prince strikes the right note
Telegraph: A survivor whose life saved the monarchy
Telegraph: Oh, how I shall miss her laugh, says Charles
Telegraph: The Queen finds solace in ride with daughter
Telegraph: Devoted staff take their turn to pay respects
Telegraph: Journey full of pomp and ceremony
Telegraph: Billiards room is HQ for team planning the funeral
Telegraph: MP calls for an annual holiday
Telegraph: Church issues special prayers for mourners
Telegraph: Guns boom out from the Tower to the Rock
Telegraph: Peal of bells is muffled in tribute
Telegraph: A people's love in flowers, cards and teddy bears
Telegraph: Castle retreat will open to public for first time
Telegraph: Jewellery and art treasures form bulk of wealth
The Times: Palace fury at BBC's missing black tie
The Times: Most magical grandmother you could have
The Times: Prince turns leaf as chapter closes
The Times: Princes inherit as royal big spender leaves �60m
The Times: Carey leads nation in giving thanks for a life lived to the full
The Times: Death may open Abdication files to public view
The Times: Scotland's newest city shares lead role in tribute
The Times: Echoes of history in wardens' vigil over royal coffin
The Times: Final pageant was approved 20 years ago
The Times: Queen ventures out for a ride
The Times: MP calls for new Bank Holiday
The Times: Friday's timetable
The Times: Rail strike would 'embarrass the Queen'
The Times: Memorial holiday
The Times: We need women with the backbone of the Queen Mother and my godmother

Monday 1 April

Telegraph: Prayers of the sad Queen
Telegraph: The rent she paid for her room on earth
Telegraph: Steely in war's adversity, calm in private rusticity
Telegraph: I saw her finest hour - at the new King's side
Telegraph: Princes return to a family in grief
Telegraph: Crowds gather at castle gates to express dignified sorrow
Telegraph: Parliament recalled for a day of tributes
Telegraph: 'She made every engagement into something special, lively and fun'
Telegraph: Tributes from the world
Telegraph: Donations
Telegraph: Chance for the public to pay respects at three-day lying in state
Telegraph: The funeral
Telegraph: Interment
Telegraph: She remained a cheerful figure
Telegraph: 'She knew death is not the last word'
Telegraph: Cockneys pay tribute to their beacon in the Blitz
Telegraph: 'I would do anything for England'
Telegraph: The woman whose charm and determination revived the popularity of the monarchy
Telegraph: She derived much pleasure from all that she did
Telegraph: Flowers and Easter eggs symbolise the public's affection and sadness
Telegraph: A priceless blend of duty and laughter
Telegraph: Robust defender of military tradition
Telegraph: Though she adored all flowers, her favourites were roses
Telegraph: Queen Mother was at home in Scotland
Telegraph: A devotee of the Turf, she had much success, but also endured the cruel fate of Devon Loch
Telegraph: Red faces in BBC news room as corporation is caught on the hop
The Times: Royal Family stricken by grief
The Times: Thousands gather as Britain marks the end of an era
The Times: Four-day lying in state at Westminster
The Times: Carey leads nation in giving thanks for a life lived to the full
The Times: Private anguish behind the Queen's public face
The Times: Right to the end, tireless hostess always had the time for a chat
The Times: Palace gives approval to Blair's US summit
The Times: Well-rehearsed, respectful coverage ran out of fresh ideas
The Times: Viewers criticise BBC for 'lack of respect'
The Times: The world media honour Britain's 'babushka'
The Times: Statesmen honour inspirational role against Hitler
The Times: Fond tributes paid to 'Queen of Scots'
The Times: Favourite of racing leaves her First Love
The Times: A born survivor, she thrived on fresh air and Martinis
The Times: Prayers in Kabul pay tribute to Colonel-in-Chief
The Times: Charities remember their loyal patron
The Times : The Times tribute to the Queen Mother
The Times: Gratitude and grief
The Times: Courage, duty, fortitude . . . and a smile that lit up our darkest hour
The Times: A gin and Dubonnet – and lots of ice
The Times: The best of times, the worst of luck

Sunday 31 March

Telegraph: She passed away peacefully at Windsor, the Queen at her side
Telegraph: She has gone, but the values for which she stood will live on
Telegraph: She was just as you imagined
Telegraph: Public will file past body of woman they cherished
Telegraph: The Queen Mother's Century
Telegraph: The last engagements in a very long life
Telegraph: She was the embodyment of history
Telegraph: Matriarch at the head of the family firm
Telegraph: A revolution in the nursery
Telegraph: Life of variety, always lived to the full
Telegraph: Enthusiastic and loyal- the patron saint of steeplechasing
Telegraph: Spirit of the true gardener
Telegraph: At ease with the boys in the Shamrock mess
Telegraph: 'You were the one that made us strong'
Telegraph: Tributes pour in from around the world for the mother of the nation
Telegraph: Political and church leaders salute 'the best of us all'
Telegraph: Foreign statesmen hail 'British symbol'
Telegraph: 'The British don't like too many changes'
Telegraph: The Queen Mother in her own words
Telegraph: Viewers distressed by 'lack of respect' shown by BBC
Sunday Times: Elizabeth the Queen Mother dies peacefully at Windsor
Sunday Times: Passing of the matriarch from a bygone Britain
Sunday Times: Charles flies home from skiing holiday
Sunday Times: Greatest funeral since George VI
Sunday Times: Historic homes that shaped a royal life
Sunday Times: In her own words
Sunday Times: A lifelong affair with the turf
Sunday Times: 'If only I could get more strength’ – the wish of her declining days
Sunday Times: Tribute to the last empress of India
Sunday Times: 'Part of the fabric of our nation’
Sunday Times: Jokes and swipes that broke taboos
Sunday Times: Heroine of the East End under German bombs
Sunday Times: Last days at the castle of history
Sunday Times: The first Scottish royal for 300 years
Sunday Times: Scots pay tribute to ‘our queen’
Sunday Times: Royal love of Deeside built on common touch
Sunday Times: Commemorative Special: Majesty beyond compare
Sunday Times: A great light has gone from our life
Sunday Times: You have to be tough as old boots
Sunday Times: 'Now we can look the East End in the eye'
Sunday Times: Triumph of the dressmakers
Sunday Times: Tragedy of the princess she created and discarded
Sunday Times: Art's homage to beauty
Sunday Times: A triumph and a tragedy

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