Obituary

The R&A is greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

We hold all The Royal Family in our thoughts at this time of mourning.

Peter Forster, Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club, said: “We are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty today.

“Following her accession in 1952, Her late Majesty graciously accepted the Patronage of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, as has been the custom of reigning Monarchs since HM King William IV in 1834.

“Although not a golfer, Her late Majesty’s 70-year patronage of the Club was a great honour for its Members.

“We hold His Majesty the King and all The Royal Family in our thoughts at this time of mourning.”