Describing the Queen’s passing as a “punch to the stomach”, Kerri said she first realised something was amiss when the BBC suspended its broadcast. Inch Round White Ceramic Hanging Flat Bauble – each ornament has a hole to the top and is supplied gold hanging string.

Inch Round White Ceramic Hanging Flat Bauble – each ornament has a hole to the top and is supplied gold string ribbon. The inspiration for the drawing came from a photo of the Queen and Philip sitting in the grass at Balmoral on a family picnic. It was so natural and wasn’t something you’d usually see. When it became clear how poorly she was, the image sprung to mind,” Cunningham said. The pair, who have their arms around each other, are joined by one of the Queen’s many beloved Corgis. They were just two people who loved each other in their happy place. It really moved me at the time.”

I cannot believe it’s happened and I will never forget the day. It’s really sad for anyone to lose a grandmother, but her death is significant for the country.

Watching Charles speak about his mum was so touching. I’ve been following the royal family’s mourning as much as I can, and will be watching the funeral on Monday.” Kerri Cunningham, 34, from Lancashire, is not usually in the business of sketching the royal family but as news of the Queen’s death broke, she decided to pay tribute to the monarch.