PRESS readers have been leaving moving tributes to the Queen following her sudden death at the age of 96.
We invited readers to leave their own tribute to the Queen in our online book of condolence.
Kim Jackson, of York, got in touch to recall how she met both the Queen and Prince Philip back in 1971 when she was just 14 years old.
In her tribute to the Queen, she posted: "I met you and Prince Philip on York racecourse when I was about 14.
"You were over an hour hour late and it was torrential rain.
"We were dancing for you. You came across to me and smiled; I curtsied and Prince Philip asked me if I was OK as we were soaked through.
"He then asked the name of the dance; I was so starstruck I smiled at him and said 'I’m sorry I can’t remember, we both laughed.
"I’m 65 now and have always remembered this meeting, short but so special.
Thank you for being the constant light in our world."
The royal couple's 1971 visit was to commemorate a very special year for York - the city’s anniversary year – it’s 1900th anniversary since the founding of the Roman city of Eboracum.
Here are some more of the tributes from our book of condolence:
John Jones, of York, said: "As a Royal Navy veteran I was so proud to have served you. You put the 'Great' into Britain. We will never forget you're unswerving service for our country and Commonwealth. Rest in peace Elizabeth the Great."
Leon Cook, of York, left a simple message that so many of us share: "Thank you for your service Ma'am."
We even had an online reader from Malaysia pay their condolences.
Nik Zafri Abdul Majid of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, posted: 'Such a great loss to the world, not only UK. I am from Malaysia and would like offer my deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. R.I.P."
Closer to home, Andrew Brunton, of York, said: "She's been my Queen all my life. A constant majestic figure. Rest in peace. You deserve it. God save the King."
Rita Lunn said: "God bless you your majesty. A true monarch and leader of our country and indeed the world. You will be sorely missed. Not forgetting you were a mum. Grandmother. And great grandmother. My heart goes out to your family. RIP."
Amanda Horsman, of York, posted: "What an amazing powerful woman who has given her life for her country and and the world over. She is an inspiration and a figure head of such stature who will be greatly missed by those who knew and didn't. God bless the Queen."
Community answers
Your tribute to The Queen
"Please leave your tribute to The Queen here - in The Press's online book of condolence - and share any memories and photos of her and her visits to York over the years."
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
Your tribute to The Queen:What an amazing powerful woman who has given her life for her country and and the world over. She is an inspiration and a figure head of such stature who will be greatly missed by those who knew and didn't. God bless the Queen.
Please add a photo and caption if you have one
God bless our Queen Your tribute to The Queen:Working mother, working pensioner and matriarch I thank you for everything you have done for the world. You’ll be sorely missed. God bless the Queen.
Your tribute to The Queen:A remarkable, selfless lady with a human touch who dedicated her life to our country and the Commonwealth. The Queen will be missed greatly and especially her smiling face. R.I.P. your Majesty along with your husband.
Your tribute to The Queen:I met you and Prince Philip on York racecourse when I was about 14. You were over an hour hour late and it was torrential rain. We were dancing for you. You came across to me and smiled, I curtsied and Prince Philip asked me if I was OK as we were soaked through, he then asked the name of the dance, I was so starstruck I smiled at him and said I’m sorry I can’t remember, we both laughed. I’m 65 now and have always remembered this meeting, short but so special. Thank you for being the constant light in our world.
Your tribute to The Queen:God bless you your majesty. A true monarch and leader of our country and indeed the world. You will be sorely missed. Not forgetting you were a mum. Grandmother. And great grandmother. My heart goes out to your family. R I P.
Please add a photo and caption if you have one
A beautiful photograph. Your tribute to The Queen:Rest in peace your majesty you deserve it after a life of service xxxxx
Your tribute to The Queen:The responsibility she faced at only 25 years old after the sudden passing of her father is unfathomable. She devoted her life to the role, never faltering and always dignified. An incredible woman to look up to as a figurehead. Our anthem says 'long to reign over us', and she certainly succeeded in that respect. Rest in peace, your Majesty. Long live the King.
Your tribute to The Queen:Quite simply, Thank you xx
Your tribute to The Queen:RIP ma’am it will be a fitting legacy when your statue goes outside York Minster
Your tribute to The Queen:RIP our gracious Queen, back in the arms of your devoted husband Prince Philip.
Your tribute to The Queen:She's been my Queen all my life. A constant majestic figure. Rest in peace. You deserve it. God save the King
Please add a photo and caption if you have one
With her beloved Prince Phillip Your tribute to The Queen:Always my queenie. An absolute icon with fabulous outfits. You will be incredibly missed
Your tribute to The Queen:I'd just like to say thank you your Majesty. A glorious 70 year reign. The only Monarch myself and many have ever known. RIP.
Your tribute to The Queen:Such a great loss to the world not only UK. I am from Malaysia and would like offer my deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. R.I.P.
Your tribute to The Queen:Very very sad our Queen was a true lady and served her country with all her heart. She will be missed greatly. Sympathy goes out to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and all of her family. Rest in Peace your majesty in the arms of your beloved Philip.
Your tribute to The Queen:Thank you for your service Madam
Please add a photo and caption if you have one
Death of a Queen 
Death of a Queen Your tribute to The Queen:Our dear Queen, may your soul rest eternally in peace and may you be remembered in our hearts as the blessed woman you have always been.
Your tribute to The Queen:This is a tremendous loss to our country, may our Queen find peace after devoting her entire life to the country. She can rest now. She will be sorely missed and my deepest condolences to Royal Family. From a British Hong Konger
Your tribute to The Queen:Reunited with her beloved Philip, RIP Queen Elizabeth II, RIP Maam.
Your tribute to The Queen:To our wonderful Queen you have been a presence all my life, the hard work you have done is a tribute to you, sweet rest now in heaven you were loved dearly, and will never be forgotten.
Your tribute to The Queen:R.I.P your majesty you have given your life to your people from a very young age and done the best job anyone could have asked for . Rest now with your beloved Philip xx
Your tribute to The Queen:All I have ever known is you as our Queen. May you sleep easy now and have the long awaited rest. You will always be our Queen. You are together with your husband . Goodnight your majesty.
Your tribute to The Queen:RIP Your Majesty, you can rest now with Philip again at your side, You have served this country with pride and dignity as I served you as a member of your armed forces, God be with you as you sleep.
Your tribute to The Queen:Rest easy Your Majesty the Queen, you will be deeply missed. My sincerest condolences to The Royal Family from my family to yours.
Your tribute to The Queen:As a Royal Navy veteran I was so proud to have served you. You put the Great into Britain. We will never forget you’re unswerving service for our country and Commonwealth. Rest in Peace Elizabeth the Great.
Community answers
Your tribute to The Queen
"Please leave your tribute to The Queen here - in The Press's online book of condolence - and share any memories and photos of her and her visits to York over the years."
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
Your tribute to The Queen:What an amazing powerful woman who has given her life for her country and and the world over. She is an inspiration and a figure head of such stature who will be greatly missed by those who knew and didn't. God bless the Queen.
Please add a photo and caption if you have one
God bless our Queen Your tribute to The Queen:Working mother, working pensioner and matriarch I thank you for everything you have done for the world. You’ll be sorely missed. God bless the Queen.
Your tribute to The Queen:A remarkable, selfless lady with a human touch who dedicated her life to our country and the Commonwealth. The Queen will be missed greatly and especially her smiling face. R.I.P. your Majesty along with your husband.
Your tribute to The Queen:I met you and Prince Philip on York racecourse when I was about 14. You were over an hour hour late and it was torrential rain. We were dancing for you. You came across to me and smiled, I curtsied and Prince Philip asked me if I was OK as we were soaked through, he then asked the name of the dance, I was so starstruck I smiled at him and said I’m sorry I can’t remember, we both laughed. I’m 65 now and have always remembered this meeting, short but so special. Thank you for being the constant light in our world.
Your tribute to The Queen:God bless you your majesty. A true monarch and leader of our country and indeed the world. You will be sorely missed. Not forgetting you were a mum. Grandmother. And great grandmother. My heart goes out to your family. R I P.
Please add a photo and caption if you have one
A beautiful photograph. Your tribute to The Queen:Rest in peace your majesty you deserve it after a life of service xxxxx
Your tribute to The Queen:The responsibility she faced at only 25 years old after the sudden passing of her father is unfathomable. She devoted her life to the role, never faltering and always dignified. An incredible woman to look up to as a figurehead. Our anthem says 'long to reign over us', and she certainly succeeded in that respect. Rest in peace, your Majesty. Long live the King.
Your tribute to The Queen:Quite simply, Thank you xx
Your tribute to The Queen:RIP ma’am it will be a fitting legacy when your statue goes outside York Minster
Your tribute to The Queen:RIP our gracious Queen, back in the arms of your devoted husband Prince Philip.
Your tribute to The Queen:She's been my Queen all my life. A constant majestic figure. Rest in peace. You deserve it. God save the King
Please add a photo and caption if you have one
With her beloved Prince Phillip Your tribute to The Queen:Always my queenie. An absolute icon with fabulous outfits. You will be incredibly missed
Your tribute to The Queen:I'd just like to say thank you your Majesty. A glorious 70 year reign. The only Monarch myself and many have ever known. RIP.
Your tribute to The Queen:Such a great loss to the world not only UK. I am from Malaysia and would like offer my deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. R.I.P.
Your tribute to The Queen:Very very sad our Queen was a true lady and served her country with all her heart. She will be missed greatly. Sympathy goes out to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and all of her family. Rest in Peace your majesty in the arms of your beloved Philip.
Your tribute to The Queen:Thank you for your service Madam
Please add a photo and caption if you have one
Death of a Queen Death of a Queen Your tribute to The Queen:Our dear Queen, may your soul rest eternally in peace and may you be remembered in our hearts as the blessed woman you have always been.
Your tribute to The Queen:This is a tremendous loss to our country, may our Queen find peace after devoting her entire life to the country. She can rest now. She will be sorely missed and my deepest condolences to Royal Family. From a British Hong Konger
Your tribute to The Queen:Reunited with her beloved Philip, RIP Queen Elizabeth II, RIP Maam.
Your tribute to The Queen:To our wonderful Queen you have been a presence all my life, the hard work you have done is a tribute to you, sweet rest now in heaven you were loved dearly, and will never be forgotten.
Your tribute to The Queen:R.I.P your majesty you have given your life to your people from a very young age and done the best job anyone could have asked for . Rest now with your beloved Philip xx
Your tribute to The Queen:All I have ever known is you as our Queen. May you sleep easy now and have the long awaited rest. You will always be our Queen. You are together with your husband . Goodnight your majesty.
Your tribute to The Queen:RIP Your Majesty, you can rest now with Philip again at your side, You have served this country with pride and dignity as I served you as a member of your armed forces, God be with you as you sleep.
Your tribute to The Queen:Rest easy Your Majesty the Queen, you will be deeply missed. My sincerest condolences to The Royal Family from my family to yours.
Your tribute to The Queen:As a Royal Navy veteran I was so proud to have served you. You put the Great into Britain. We will never forget you’re unswerving service for our country and Commonwealth. Rest in Peace Elizabeth the Great.
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