After the Queen passed away at the age of 96, members of the military services and police have paid her their respects.
Service people, including the highest level officers in the army, navy, RAF, and police, have paid tribute to the victim all around the United Kingdom.
Military commanders noted the “very personal connection” the Queen had with the armed services as the Commander-in-Chief and a veteran herself.
Images captured outside Balmoral, the location where the Queen became sick and passed away yesterday, show a lady honouring the late Queen after leaving a memorial for her.
Meanwhile, a police officer on duty seemed obviously overtaken with grief outside the gates of Buckingham Palace, where mourners from the public had paid their respects.
A Chelsea retiree who was obviously affected over the Queen’s demise today broke down as he stood outside the palace.
Chelsea pensioner Archie Ferguson, who served in the military for 23 years, claimed to have known and loved Her Majesty personally.
He told MailOnline that whenever she came to the Royal Chelsea Hospital, his residence, she always seemed engaged and well-researched.
Through tears, he remarked, “She’s wonderful.” ‘I believe that attending this garden party was my favourite memory. I prepared her dinner… It was excellent.
When Mr. Ferguson and his buddy Alan first discovered that the Queen was ill, they were at home. They followed the developments for hours before learning of the monarch’s passing.
He claimed to have realised right away that the palace was where they should be.
He continued to cry as he remarked, “I’m feeling up and down.” ‘Sad. It’s a priceless site to visit. The country wants to be present.
‘On behalf of the Armed Forces, I would like to extend our sympathies to His Majesty the King, and to the Royal Family,’ Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, said yesterday.
“The Queen and the Armed Forces had a very intimate connection.”
The Queen knew the responsibilities and rewards of life in a uniform better than most people because to her personal service in the Second World War and her role as the spouse, mother, and grandmother of military men.
“In the days ahead, our sailors, soldiers, and pilots will have to fulfil their last obligation to a beloved monarch.
We do so out of respect and appreciation. There is still no higher honour for those of us who have the distinction of now donning the King’s uniform than to serve our Crown and Country.
The tragic departure of Her Majesty the Queen earlier today will be felt by each and every member of her armed forces, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace tweeted yesterday.
“More than just their Commander in Chief, Her Majesty was also their protector.”
Before, during, and after procedures, “she was personally engaged in promoting their welfare and supporting them.”
He continued by saying that the Queen lived a life of service.
“Serve to Lead” is the motto of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The Queen’s reign served as a live example of such.
Military veterans thanked the lady they nicknamed “the Boss” on social media and reminisced about the moment they met the queen.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, The Queen!” were the proudest words I’ve ever spoken at the conclusion of my “Mr. speaking at my first regimental dinner to the Warrant Officers & Sergeants’ Mess.
One more responded, “To the Boss! It was an honour, ma’am.
In the meanwhile, out of respect, the Ministry of Defense and UK police agencies changed the backgrounds of their social media accounts to black.
Last night, Sir Steve House, the acting commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, wrote: “Tonight every member of the Metropolitan Police Service joins the country in grieving Her Majesty The Queen’s passing.
‘On their behalf, I extend my sincere sympathies to Her Majesty’s whole family as well as to everyone else who has been directly impacted by her passing.
I took an oath before Her Majesty, just like every other officer in the Metropolitan Police Service, and for all of us, it is the greatest honour.
“I am certain that generations yet to come will be inspired by her Majesty’s career of public service.”