As a proud Irish nationalist, for years I resented everything she stood for. That was until she visited our country in 2011 on a state visit and paid us the huge respect of visiting the Gardens of rememberance in honour of all the men who fought for Irish freedom She also acknowledged the thousands of Irish men who fought in the Allied forces in WW1 and WW2 in the British and other Commonwealth armies. She then addressed us in our native language. On that day, my opinion of her changed and I see her as part of the reason we have peace today on this island. She respected us as a people and she respected our contribution when we were part of the U.K. Today, I have the utmost respect for her.
She was a great lady, there is no doubt. RIP your majesty. A sad day for all of us.