KINDHEARTED Aurora Hicks has been rewarded for her thoughtfulness.
Aurora, four, who goes to St James’ Primary School in Colchester, wrote to King Charles III as she wanted to “cheer him up” following the death of his mother, the Queen.
The nation saw an outpouring of grief when Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth II had died in September.
Laura Hicks, of Colchester, said her four-year-old daughter, Aurora, was among those touched by the news and wanted to offer her support.
“When someone is unwell or needs a get well soon card to cheer them up, Aurora wants to do this,” said Laura.
“She will usually draw them a picture and this time she said she wanted to send a card to the King saying ‘I’m sorry’.
Aurora’s letter read: “I am sorry you mummy has died. I am sure she will be OK in heaven. I am sad the Queen died. I love you too.”
Laura said: “I put it in the post not thinking much of it and warned Aurora that he is very busy right now.
“But when I got home on Friday and picked up the post I was in shock.”
Laura, who is married to husband, Michael, said she could barely wait for her young daughter to get home from school so they could open the letter.
However, for the youngster, who loves musical theatre and singing, it was well worth the wait.
“She was so over the moon and said she couldn’t believe it. It was a real shock,” added Laura.
“It’s a really nice piece of history for her to keep and it’s a beautiful card. It was a really nice moment.”
Despite the sadness surrounding the Queen’s death, Laura said her daughter had taken salvation from believing the monarch was “sitting on the clouds having cups of tea with Aurora’s auntie Rita”.
She added: “I really like the royal family. We watched a bit of the funeral together and had a cuddle.
“It was a really nice moment. Aurora was quiet, watching it and taking everything in.
“She’s a very thoughtful girl and has always been quite caring.”
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