British Food Fortnight 2022 begins

She made a lifetime promise of dedicated service and one that she kept.

We will never have another monarch of her calibre, who served our country for over 70 years, who touched the lives of so many. 

I recall Giles Brandreth talking about the 4 key elements of the service which would stand out: her patronage, her sense of duty, her family and her faith. He was not wrong.

I watched with immense pride, feeling proud to be British. I shed a tear like many of the nation.

But what's more is that it took me back to that moment in 2013 where I stood up in Westminster Abbey during the Love British Food Fortnight harvest festival, to give a reflection on farming.

The same place that Archbishop Justin Welby stood to give his address during the Queen's state funeral. It was very surreal.

And so on the launch of this year's British Food Fortnight campaign, I wanted to reshare that moment with you which still sends shivers down my spine. One of the moments that I will always remember. To be able to share something so powerful and promote the dedicated work that British Farmers spend their lives doing... putting food on our table.

Rest in Peace Your Majesty