Former Royal Household staff member in Rutland says Queen was "truly remarkable"
Henry Dawe worked for the family for several years
Last updated 13th Sep 2022
As tributes continue to pour in for Her Majesty, a former Royal Household member has been reflecting on how the Queen will be remembered.
Henry Dawe - who's from Rutland - worked within Palaces across the country for several years.
He's written poetry to reflect on his time working for the family and says his work aims to represent Rutland during a time of national mourning.
"I hope that people will find it moving and special, certainly I've worked to try and bring in as many different feelings and aspects as I can", Henry told us.
"I really hope that it will really strike a chord with people who may be feeling a great sense of loss."
Henry also paid his own tribute to the late Queen.
"Her Majesty's lifetime of dedication, her devotion to duty, her strong face, her warmth and generosity, her good humour, her resilience through very difficult times and experience of enormous social change, have been truly remarkable."
"I was extremely fortunate to meet Her Majesty on two occasions at events within Buckingham Palace, and I shall never forget that incredible experience and remarkable privilege in my life."
You can listen to Henry's poem here.