Queen's sweet note for Carrie Johnson left on her pillow during stay at Balmoral
Carrie Johnson has marked the first anniversary of the Queen's death with a poignant tribute as she showed off a sweet keepsake left of her pillow during a visit.
A year has passed since the beloved monarch died as the nation comes together remembers her 70 years on the throne. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's wife has added her memories as the country takes time to reflect, 12 months on the from the sovereign's death.
Uploading a photo of a note left on her pillow at Balmoral - where the Queen died last September - Mrs Johnson says she felt fortunate to have spent time in her company as she accompanied the PM on a number of visits. Taking to Instagram, she included an image of the souvenir, which she says was likely written to avoid a formal clash.
Carrie Johnson offered a sweet tribute to Queen Elizabeth on first anniversary of her death (Carrie Johnson)It advised: "Ma'am, Her Majesty will be wearing an ice blue cocktail dress for dinner this evening." The note was hand-written on official Balmoral Castle headed paper. She shared it with her 87,000 followers as she offered a tribute a year on.
"Kept this note that was left on my pillow when we stayed at Balmoral," she posted on the social media platform. "How lucky I feel to have got to meet and speak with her a little.We were so lucky she was our Queen."
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Marking the first anniversary of her death, King Charles III earlier paid a heartfelt tribute and reaffirmed his own devotion to serving. He also thanks people around the world who sent well wishes to him and Camilla.
He said: "In marking the first anniversary of Her late Majesty’s death and my Accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us. I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all."
Prince Harry also marked the occasion last night as he attended the WellChild Awards in London. In a moving speech, he said: "I'll try not to get choked up this evening." He continued: "As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last as my grandmother passed away.
"As you also know, she would have been the first person to insist that I still come to be with you all instead of going to her. And that's why I know that exactly one year on she's looking down on us on all of us tonight, happy we're together and continuing to spotlight such an incredible community."
When the Queen's health deteriorated in the months after her Platinum Jubilee, she was said to be "very much at peace" and had "no regrets" about the life she had lived. She passed away peacefully after reigning for 70 years, having come onto the throne in 1952 and witnessing the country change immeasurably.
The Right Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields, then Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, said she was at ease when he spoke to her, and revealed the stoic final words she said to him just days before her passing.
Dr Greenshields said the Queen spoke of her faith and her love for Balmoral, as he revealed: "It was her Platinum Jubilee year and so she was looking back. She had no regrets and was very much at peace. At one point she went to the window and said, 'Who would not want to be here?'.She was in a very peaceful, private place. She also mentioned her father - George VI - and the great influence his faith had on her".
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