Her Majesty the Queen, took a moment from running the Commonwealth to respond personally to a young schoolboy’s letter inviting her to his grandfather’s funeral.
Nine-year-old, Owen Maxfield was heartbroken after the passing of his beloved grandfather, Jack Morris. He felt the Queen had to be informed about the tragic event, and hoped she may want to attend the funeral, as his grandfather had once guarded the Crown Jewels.
His family was taken by surprise when Owen received a response from the Queen.
“It was a bit of a shock!” his mum Gaynor Maxfield told UK newspaper,Express.
“But it really cheered Owen up.
“Owen felt it was important the Queen should be told he had passed away,” Gaynor explained.
“To be honest we never expected a reply and Owen was just over the moon when he had a letter back from the Queen.”
“The Queen said she was sorry to hear Owen’s granddad had died and she was very interested to know he had guarded the Crown Jewels.” Gaynor added.
Owen’s grandfather was placed on security duties at the Tower of London while he served in the Welsh Guards. Jack adored telling his young grandson about his adventures protecting the royal jewels.
No doubt this will become something that Owen will be able to tell his own grandchildren one day!
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