Many Isle of Wight residents remember seeing the Queen when she visited Cowes as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour in 2012.
Among those who met her was Michelin-starred chef Robert Thompson, who presented her with a hamper packed with Isle of Wight produce.
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The hamper was presented in a distinctive sailcloth kit bag made by Paul Newell and it included garlic from The Garlic Farm; honey from Isle of Wight bee-keeper, Mary Case; sparkling wine from Adgestone Vineyard; biltong from the Isle of Wight Biltong Company and much more.
The County Press spoke to Robert about his memories of the day just before the Platinum Jubilee earlier this year - and since the news of the Queen's passing, Robert has paid his respects on Facebook.
Back in June, he told the County Press: "Being able to source so many stunning items from around the Island, to present to the Queen and Prince Philip in 2012 was such a proud moment.
"I opened the bag up and talked through what I’d included - the Queen took great interest and I later heard the Palace had gone onto order more of some of the items which was fantastic!
"I did chuckle when the Prince joked about how the chopper would stink of garlic on their way home!"
- Glassmaker Timothy Glass, of Isle of Wight Studio Glass, was also among those to meet the Queen, as he presented her with a commemorative bowl.
Earlier this year, he said: "As a scholar of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) from 1990, I was extremely honoured to have been invited to design and make a gift to be presented to the Queen to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
"The Island proudly hosted a celebration visit as part of the royal tour, at which I was immensely proud to be asked to present on behalf of the people of the Isle of Wight my ‘Seascape’ bowl, inspired by the seas and coastline surrounding our beautiful Island."
Timothy continued: "I will treasure the memory of a wonderful hot sunny day meeting and talking with Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh.
"It was a momentous occasion and I feel extremely privileged to have been a part of it — I will treasure the memory always."
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh met with representatives of a number of sailing and youth organisations, including the Association of Sail Training Organisations, Cowes and Ryde Sea Cadets, The Maritime Volunteer Service, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the Royal Yachting Association, UKSA, Cowes Sailability Club and many more.
- Anthony Roberts, who was Isle of Wight Scout County Commissioner at the time, was among those presented to the Queen.
He said: "We had a brief talk about scouting on the Island.
"But I have talked to her on three other occasions, including on the presentation of my OBE at the Palace. That day she commented on the three things for which I was awarded the honour. I agreed that I was a mixed-up kid, and that did raise a good smile!"
Anthony continued: "The other two occasions were when I was on duty as a doctor at Buckingham House Garden Parties. Her Majesty would — on occasions — come to greet those on duty before the gates opened.
"I have covered about 30 royal garden parties over 16 years, but have only had to treat invited people, and never a member of the Royal Family.
"The impressions that I have garnered are that she is always interested in the short conversations we have had, and I know this is a general impression of those she has met, and with whom I have talked."
- Another person who remembers the Queen's 2012 visit is Sue Edwards, who ran Doris Pinks florists at the time.
Sue said: "It was a great honour to have designed and created bouquets for the Her Majesty and although I was invited to Cowes Yacht Haven, I didn't actually get to meet her or speak to her — but I was on GMTV on the morning of the visit, along with Robert Thompson and Timothy Harris."
- Cowes Primary School had a lovely link to the Queen too — they wrote a song for her and performed it during her 2012 Diamond Jubilee visit to the Island.
Music teacher Becky Bevan — who is still at the school today — wrote and composed The Nation’s Crown for the diamond jubilee and the schoolchildren performed it during the Queen’s walkabout on Cowes Parade.
After the song, the Queen spoke to Becky and received flowers from pupil Letitia Lale, then aged seven.
Afterwards, Becky told reporters: “It certainly was an incredibly memorable and proud day. There aren’t many people who get to perform their own composition to the Queen and the choir were amazing too!
Stephanie Praetig, headteacher at Cowes Primary School, said recently: “The choir had spent months practising and rehearsing in preparation for performing to Her Majesty the Queen; even though initially they had no idea who they were actually performing for, due to tight security!
“It was a fantastic opportunity and a wonderful experience for the children."
Her Majesty said: “What a beautiful day for a beautiful song.”
Mrs Bevan, who wrote the song The Nation’s Crown and Mr Robert Praetig, the choir leader, were presented to Her Majesty, alongside all the children; the Duke of Edinburgh also spoke to the children.
She said: "It was an experience that I am sure we shall remember forever."
The Queen also offically opened Cowes Lifeboat Station during the visit on July 25, 2012.
- Cowes Lifeboat operations manager Mark Southwell recalled: ‘I’d forgotten to read out my speech when the Queen opened our new lifeboat station.
She said: “You’re in charge, we’re having a lovely time. Don’t worry and get back up there and give it a go, no-one will realise.”’
The crew were delighted when, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, she signed the station’s lifeboat maintenance book as coxswain with Prince Philip signing as mechanic!
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