Lancaster schoolboy treasures very special letter he received from Queen Elizabeth II

By Debbie Butler
Published 12th Sep 2022, 10:05 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2022, 11:33 BST
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A Lancaster schoolboy has a very special memory of Queen Elizabeth 11.

Noah was just three years-old when he wrote to the Queen sending condolences following the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip.

In the letter, which his dad Josh Brandwood helped him to compile, Noah also included an uplifting story about a visit he enjoyed to Lancaster Police Station in the hope of cheering the Queen up after the sad loss of her husband.

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Josh said: "Just last year my then three-year-old and I wrote to Her Majesty The Queen sending condolences following the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip.

A very proud Noah with his letter from the Queen. Picture by Josh Brandwood.A very proud Noah with his letter from the Queen. Picture by Josh Brandwood.
A very proud Noah with his letter from the Queen. Picture by Josh Brandwood.

“In our letter we included an uplifting story about my son's visit to Lancaster Police Station as we hoped to cheer her up.

“A few weeks passed, then one morning an envelope fell through our door stamped with the Royal Seal.

“We excitedly opened the envelope whilst being careful not to damage the important letter within.

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“Her Majesty thanked us for our condolences and was interested to hear our uplifting account and photos of our visit to Lancaster Police Station.

Noah's treasured letter from Queen Elizabeth II.Noah's treasured letter from Queen Elizabeth II.
Noah's treasured letter from Queen Elizabeth II.

“My son was over the moon and showed all his friends at nursery. We even made the national news!”

Noah’s letter’s is now in a frame and it takes pride of place on the living room wall.

Josh added: “Her Majesty The Queen showed so much love and warmth to many, not least to my son, and for that I'll be forever grateful.

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“My thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this extremely difficult time.

Noah with the letter proudly displayed in a frame. Picture by Josh Brandwood.Noah with the letter proudly displayed in a frame. Picture by Josh Brandwood.
Noah with the letter proudly displayed in a frame. Picture by Josh Brandwood.

“It was only last week that Lancaster welcomed her youngest son, Prince Edward, to Lancaster Castle.

“No matter your stance on the monarchy, there is no denying Her Majesty has shown incredible strength, tenacity, warmth and service to the UK, Commonwealth and the rest of the world.

“There will be no other like her.

“Rest in peace Ma'am."

Josh’s tribute reflects the thoughts of many thousands of local people on the passing of Britain’s longest reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II whose funeral will be held on Monday September 19.

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