A SCHOOL in Sidcup received a letter from the Queen which was written just two days before her death.

The letter from her Majesty to the kids at West Lodge School thanked the children for sending her notes as part of their Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8 at Balmoral Castle, ending the longest reign in British history.

The letter, which was signed by the Queen's Lady in Waiting, said the Queen was pleased to hear of the party the children planned to celebrate the special event.

She also apologised for the delay in response to the children due to the large volume of posts in recent months.

West Lodge year 4 student, Daniel, said: “I loved writing to the Queen earlier this year to congratulate her on reaching the Platinum Jubilee.

“We had such a fun street party and I’m glad she got to see how much we loved her. I was so excited to receive this lovely letter and I shall miss her very much”. 

West Lodge Headteacher, Mr Francis said: “We had just started to talk to the children about the loss of Her Majesty the Queen and how they felt and then were completely taken aback by the letter we received just a day later.

“The children know letters like this from now on will come from The King, so they are aware how special it is.

“We shall frame it and cherish it forever”.

The full letter read: “The Queen wishes me to write and thank you for the splendid letters and pictures which you sent to Her Majesty on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.

“The Queen was glad to hear from you and, although unable to reply to you personally, Her Majesty was pleased to hear of the party you were planning to celebrate this special event.

"Please accept my apologies for the delay in response; as I am sure you will understand, The Queen has received a large volume of post in recent months and, as a result, it has not been possible to reply to you until now.

“Nevertheless, Her Majesty hopes you all had a very happy time at the festivities and I am to thank you again for your messages of good wishes to the Queen in this, her Platinum Jubilee Year."

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