The heartbreaking death of Queen Elizabeth II has inspired everyone from world leaders tochildren to share memories and tributes.

According togov.uk, Armitage was named Poet Laureate in 2019, becoming the United Kingdom’s 21st Poet Laureate.

Armitage was the queen’s seventh Poet Laureate (viaOwlcation).

Queen Elizabeth smiling

Previously, he wrote a poem in honor of Prince Philip following his the Duke of Edinburgh’s death.

His tribute to the queen, “Floral Tribute,” was published byFaberon September 13.

Simon Armitage with King Charles III