05/17/2025
Our cruise director aboard Celebrity Eclipse grew up and still has a home in Windsor. He gave a fascinating talk which he titled In the Shadow of Windsor. To close he read this moving poem:
Philip came to me today
and said it was time to go.
I looked at him and smiled,
as i whispered that 'I know'
I then turned and looked behind me
and saw I was asleep.
All my Family were around me
and I could hear them weep.
I gently touched each shoulder,
with Philip by my side.
Then I turned away and walked
with My Angel as my guide.
Philip held my hand
as he guided me on the way,
to a world where Kings and Queens,
are Monarchs every day.
I was given a crown to wear
or a Halo known by some.
The difference is up here
they are worn by everyone.
I felt a sense of peace,
my reign had seen its end.
70 years I had served my Country
as the people's dearest friend.
Thank you for the years,
for all your time and love.
Now I am one of two again,
in our Palace up above."
J.Boyle
