It is with immense sadness that the 1st Bletchley Company learnt of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty the Queen, on Thursday. The Company joins together with the Boys Brigade nationally and worldwide in mourning her loss.
The Queen was Patron of the Boys’ Brigade for the entire duration of her reign (from 1952), meaning that she was Patron for 70 out of the 96 year history of the 1st Bletchley Company (which began in 1926).
The Company always valued the Queen’s support for the Boys’ Brigade. It was only recently that we celebrated her Platinum Jubilee with members and their families at our afternoon tea. Back in 2011, members of the Company saw the Queen in London as part of the royal wedding between the now- Prince and Princess of Wales and over the last century many members have received the Queen’s Badge, the highest award that can be gained in the BB.
The main Boys’ Brigade website contains an obituary and further information on the shared history between the Boys’ Brigade and The Queen throughout her long reign, which was marked by a strong faith and Christ-like service.
“She will be remembered as a Patron who cared about our work and the stories told to her by members, and as a supporter of our Object and values.”
The Boys’ Brigade UK and RoI