08/09/2026
On this day 4 years ago , we lost the mother of the nation. Queen Elizabeth II , head of the armed forces and the state. The day it was announced , I was. Walking about camp and I literally saw grown men cry. ( Won't say which Regt, as they get enough abuse). She lived a life of service and dedication to the nation, and she was the only subject that no one could ever make fun of in the military (often found out the hard way by an unruly American service person) and I feel the United kingdom and the commonwealth is a sadder place without her.
Sleep well Ma'am, duty done.