Queen Elizabeth II what a fantastic lady you were. Providing a lifetime of extraordinary service.

Obviously a post that does not relate to US Travel but a post that justifies today, the State funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

I've been fortunate to visit Buckingham Palace 3 years ago, it was a garden party and I was a member of the party that was invited. I was thrilled to have met Her Majesty, albeit briefly and I also saw her, again briefly when I was in Windsor 2 years ago, and I was very privileged to be on a tour of Windsor Castle. Both occasions I was both honoured and remember thinking just how wonderful she was that she took the time to talk to people and express an interest into who we were and why we were there.

I'll always cherish the memories and I say thank you for everything you have done.