Like millions across the globe Guide Dogs is commemorating the life of HM Queen Elizabeth II. As a mark of respect, we are pausing all our external communications but we will be looking to maintain normal Guide Dogs services and all our sites will remain open. The Queen met many guide dogs and service users throughout her reign and visited some of our sites to learn about our work. [Visual description: HM Queen Elizabeth II wearing a pink coat and purple hat holding a bunch of flowers. The Queen is stroking the nose of one of our guide dogs who has a Great Britain flag attached to the harness (Golden Retriever). Guide Dogs staff members are smiling in the background.]