A Moment in History
‘Long live the Queen’ – we used to say
Your coronation held on a sweet June morn
A promise so true and kept for life
A sacrifice to lead the world
Royal blue your royal mark
A smile so comforting; a smile so proud
A nation’s weight you humbly bore
From the silver to the platinum jubilee
Each one a rightly special time
Celebrated in a different spirit
But with the same gratitude
Now, a sorrow so profound
Flowers and cards placed with respect
Your loyal son has inherited your reign
And armies formed to bring you rest
After a long moment’s ruling
You will truly always be remembered
Our beloved queen, our majesty
Surely we will meet again
Adieu