Gypsies and Travellers grieve for the Queen

Gypsies and Travellers and supporters across the UK have paid condolences to Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully in her sleep yesterday, 8th September, bringing an end to a historic 70-year reign.

On Traveller and Gypsy recipes and tips Facebook Group, one of the most popular groups for the community and their supporters, many posts where published mourning Queen Elizabeth’s passing.

Some of the many tributes where:

“A very sad day for the country and people. Rip” - Sharon

“May the good God have mercy on her soul” - Helena

“Wonderful lady. Rest in peace Your Majesty”- Stefanie

“Very sad day a feeling of great loss and being alone in this frightening world RIP you did us proud” -Linda

“The sadness we feel for her family is eased by her being reunited with the love of her life Phillip may they RIP together god bless” – Antoinette

“Our dear Queenie RIP” – Jackie

“She served her country so well even from the very young age she became Queen. God bless her soul” – Denise

“RIP beautiful Elizabeth” – James

Meanwhile, over on the KEEP APPLEBY HORSE FAIR ALIVE Facebook group, a picture of the Queen with two of her horses was posted and the comments underneath included these tributes:

MAM you was a lovely lady which I had pleasure to meet R I P god bless you” - Bob

“Godbless and keep you forever in his arms thankyou MAM x” - Brassillia

“A proper horse woman ..RIP” – Neta

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(Lead picture: The Queen in 2015 By Original: Joel Rouse/ Ministry of DefenceDerivative: nagualdesign - defenceimagery.mod.uk, OGL 3, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65165563)