Dame Helen Mirren, who portrayed the Queen on the silver screen and on the stage, described the monarch as the “epitome of nobility”. Philip held my hand, as he lead the way, to a world where Kings and Queens, are Monarchs every day. I was given a crown to wear or a Halo known by some.

I’m old enough to remember the assassination of JFK and the funeral of Winston Churchill. This would be much bigger than those.” Her funeral will then be held at Westminster Abbey around ten days after her death and she will be laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, with her husband Philip and parents.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here . Read More Related Articles Joanne wrote the poem after Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh’s death, but it has captured the nation’s hearts once again after the Queen’s passing. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this incredibly sad time."

Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has shared a touching tribute to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Gemma Collins - a proud royalist - shared a lengthy poem by Joanne Boyle, which imagines the late Queen being reunited with her husband Prince Phillip in heaven. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world."Vanessa Feltz broke down in tears as she announced the Queen's death on live TV and singer Lewis Capaldi paused promotion for his new single, while American media personality Paris Hilton dubbed Britain's longest serving monarch 'the original girl boss' in her tribute to the late Royal. As the news of her passing broke, the This Morning presenter followed up his original sentiment with a simple message reading: "God rest her soul x."