After learning of the Queen’s passing, an Australian who was celebrating his 100th birthday this month was delighted to discover that his letter from her had come early.
The letter from The Queen congratulating Mr. Badcock on his 100th birthday made Tasmanian Lloyd Badcock, 99, and his wife of 75 years, Barbara, who will be 95 on September 24, ecstatic.
Even though Mr. Badcock’s birthday is still a few weeks away, he expressed concern that he could have missed receiving the letter from Her Majesty after her death on Thursday.
Lloyd Badcock (pictured with his wife of 75 years, Barbara) was shocked received his 100th birthday letter from Queen Elizabeth II after her death
Queen Elizabeth died surrounded by family at her Balmoral home on September 8, her funeral is set to take place on September 19
‘My birthday is not till September 25 and I didn’t really want a card from Charles,’ he told the Mercury.
The Queen’s death begins King Charles III’s reign, so future centenarians will receive a letter form him instead.
‘I was very sad to hear the news that the Queen had died but very happy when the card from her arrived earlier than I expected and on this significant day,’ Mr Badcock said.
‘I feel very privileged.’
At temporary monuments, mourners from across the globe have placed flowers, photographs, and letters (pictured, flowers outside the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh)
After spent their working life farming in Forth, the 75-year-old couple now maintains their independence at their house in Devonport on Tasmania’s north coast.
On the afternoon of September 8, Her Majesty passed away at her Balmoral residence in Scotland, accompanied by her family.
Her passing sparked a global outpouring of sadness, with people leaving flowers, photographs, and notes at improvised shrines.
On September 19, Westminster Abbey will host her burial. While watering a neighbor’s flowers, a lawsuit is filed.
Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday marked the beginning of King Charles III’s reign.