IT is very sad, the nation has lost the mother of the people.

The Queen Mother was truly a jewel in the crown, a lady who was deeply loved by her people wherever she went.

It's good to see so many people lying flowers, in memory -- showing deep respect to a lady who spanned a century.

She was a sporting lady with a love of horse racing, fishing and probably many others, a country lady at heart.

She was a pearl among the royal family.

I take the time to offer my condolences to the royal family in their grief.

Good bye Ma'am. Rest in Peace.

EM Woodall, Garsdale Road, Ribbleton.