A Letter to u3a from the King
Our book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II had over 600 responses from u3a members. We had a lovely acknowledgement from the King this week.
The letter from Buckingham Palace reads...
To: All at u3a
The King has asked me to thank you for your messages in the Book of Condolence which was sent following the death of His Majesty's beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The King was greatly touched by your kindness in expressing your sympathy and profound gratitude to The late Queen for her extraordinary life of service. His Majesty has asked me to send you his warmest thanks and very best wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Correspondence Secretary
A card was enclosed with a picture of the King as a child looking out of a window with his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in the background.
The cards reads...
It was so very kind of you to send me such a wonderfully generous message following the death of my beloved mother. Your most thoughtful words are enormously comforting, and I cannot tell you how deeply they are appreciated at this time of immense sorrow.
Charles R
The Book of Condolences from u3a members can still be seen here.