Amended version

The whole country is in mourning
for our constant strength and stay
As the passing of our Queen 
was sadly announced on this day

Shockwaves rippled across the world 
to each corner of our nation
Her passing has brought much sorrow
spanning every generation  

For seventy years she reigned 
until ninety six years of age
Unwavering service and duty 
a lifetime spent on centre stage 

Just a few months ago 
we celebrated her platinum jubilee
As the longest serving monarch 
she will go down in history 

Those lucky enough to meet her
share so many cherished memories 
From the public on walkabouts
to the most esteemed dignitaries

Remarkable in every way 
strong, inspirational and courageous 
She was recognised across the world 
there was no one more famous 

Elegant, bright and colourful 
with an impeccable sense of style 
Her kindness, warmth and humour shone 
through twinkling eyes and sparkling smile 

Our Queen, loving wife and mother
grandmother and great grandmother 
The head of the commonwealth 
loved and respected the whole world over 

Prince Philip awaits to welcome her 
in the heavenly skies above 
May the angels carry her safely 
into the arms of her forever love

Reunited once again 
may they enjoy their well earned rest 
Goodnight, God bless your Majesty
put quite simply… you were the best 

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As the passing of our Queen 
was sadly announced yesterday
The whole country is in mourning
for our constant strength and stay

For seventy years she reigned 
until ninety six years of age
Unwavering service and duty 
a lifetime spent on centre stage 

As the longest serving monarch 
she will go down in history 
Just a few months ago 
we celebrated her platinum jubilee

Those lucky enough to meet her
share so many cherished memories 
From the public on walkabouts
to the most esteemed dignitaries

She was recognised across the world 
there was no one more famous 
Remarkable in every way 
strong, inspirational and courageous 

Her kindness, warmth and humour shone 
through twinkling eyes and sparkling smile 
Elegant, bright and colourful 
with an impeccable sense of style 

Our Queen, loving wife and mother
grandmother and great grandmother 
The head of the commonwealth 
loved and respected the whole world over 

Her passing has brought much sorrow
spanning every generation  
Shockwaves rippled across the world 
and to each corner of our nation

Prince Philip awaits to welcome her 
in the heavenly skies above 
May the angels carry her safely 
into the arms of her forever love

Reunited once again 
may they enjoy their well earned rest 
Goodnight, God bless your Majesty
put quite simply… you were the best