I have always admired your majestic look And bought and read every Royal book Hoping that some day I will reach every nook And stay connected whatever it took. Nineteen twenty-six was when I was born And felt so special though I was in Ceylon Became a Royal Watcher and followed every song Of the Royal Family, whether they were short or very long. Your dear Queen Mother was a mentor for me I followed her every step and admired what she did As a mother and a Queen with your father who was King And after your Coronation, as the mother of the Queen. May you live long as our Queen so Serene With your family and friends, may joy they will bring As time goes by may we continue to sing Praises and honour to you as our Queen … May you live long, as our Queen so Serene… Composed by Dr Anne Perera as written by Mrs. Gertrude Weerakoon, who celebrated her 80 th Birthday on 7th January 2006 and who requested Anne to write a poem to send to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 2006