Duty Reigns with majestic colour,
You have gracefully ruled unlike another.
Duty Reigns and you have stuck to your word,
There have been many leaders but your voice has been heard.
Duty Reigns with galloping horses,
You have welcomed, entertained and awarded with courses.
Duty Reigns with discipline so mighty,
Your workload impresses me still at Ninety.
Duty Reigns with grace and charm,
Through the darkest of moments, you still remain calm.
Duty Reigns through the decades of time,
I look at your precision and listen to your (Big Ben) chime.
Duty Reigns through the floods and our plight,
Your gentle guidance has always led us to the light.
Duty Reigns and there is a reason for this,
M’am, I wished to write for you; an opportunity I could not miss.
Duty Reigns for your people, you care,
Your beautiful style, resilience, you’ve been fair
Duty Reigns as you continue to do,
We look up to you, listen, watch, you still remain true.
With our deepest gratitude on your birthday.
Written for: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday, 21st April, MMXVI
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