Funeral register for Queen Elisabeth in Talbot House

In Talbot House, the news of the precarious health and later death of The Queen has been met with great sadness. The atmosphere among the British volunteers and guests was particularly sad this afternoon. Talbot House and the Royal Family have had a good relationship for over a hundred years. (Read more below the photo)

Visit in 1966

Talbot House founder Padre Tubby had the honor of welcoming the Prince of Wales to his Talbot House several times during the First World War. A painting donated by the prince still commemorates the visit. Later, Tubby became good friends with King George VI as a member of the Royal Household. After his death, Tubby became the Queen Mother’s confessor. He also maintained good ties with Queen Elizabeth II and her children. The Queen & Duke paid a visit to the House in 1966 to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. Nearly all members of the family have since visited, her cousin the Duke of Kent as late as 2021. One of the current Directors of the House is also a member of the Royal Household as personal chaplain, Canon Paul Wright, Sub-Dean to the Chapel Royal. She was also the patroness of Toc H (To Conquer Hate), the worldwide network of hundreds of Talbot House clubs, schools, hostels, etc. . But above all, she was the mother of the British nation that everyone looked up to, leaned on and could count on. The end of an era to which we also like to pay tribute.

As a British House in the Westhoek, Talbot House also opens its doors during this mourning period to anyone who wishes to leave a message in the mourning register. “A cup of tea is what many Brits could use right now,” it sounds.