Nursery World - Queen Elizabeth II - Tributes from education and family charities

Early years leaders are among many that have been sharing their condolences in response to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her many years of service as the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles and Princess Anne on the cover of Nursery World, 28 May 1953, to celebrate the coronation PHOTO Nursery World archive

Buckingham Palace announced yesterday that the Queen had died peacefully at Balmoral that afternoon. Elizabeth came to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25 and has died at the age of 96.

Elizabeth was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953, aged 27.

Purnima Tanuku OBE, chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), said, ‘The National Day Nurseries Association family and the whole early years sector across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

‘As the nation mourns, we convey our deep condolences to the Royal Family and we will be paying our respects in this period of national mourning. We would also like to celebrate her service, commitment to the country and achievements during her historic reign. Many of those working in early years have had the honour of being recognised for their contributions to society in the Queen’s name.

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