Margaret Tyler, 78, is such a huge fan of the Queen that she’s dedicated her entire home to the monarchy.

The grandmother, from Wembley, London, has met Elizabeth II four times, and describes the 96-year-old as a ‘wonderful person’.

She began collecting Royal memorabilia 40 years ago, soon growing her collection to such a size that it took her hours to dust the items every day.

These days, every room in her home is dedicated to the Royal family, from a Princess Diana mural on the ceiling to multiple life-sized cardboard cutouts of Her Royal Highness and the corgis.

Her home is so Royal-centric that it’s often mistaken for a museum by passersby.

Margaret has been devastated by the news of the Queen’s ill health, and spoke out to send a message to Her Majesty, saying: ‘Ma’am, we need you here with us.’

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the throne, with her death announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.

She died at the age of 96 at her home in Balmoral, with her son, the now King Charles, and daughter Princess Anne by her side.

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‘I was horrified hearing the news,’ said the grandmother-of-four.

‘One thing I dread before bed every night is a phone call in the middle of the night to tell me something has happened to her.

‘I would be devastated. I’ve always loved the Royal family and I always will.

‘Ma’am, look after yourself, we need you here with us. We are here for you.’

Margaret was just eight when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned – and recalled being ‘broken-hearted’ when her father wouldn’t buy a TV so she could watch.

She has met the Queen on four occasions, and every time described her as being ‘so kind and sweet’.

She said: ‘I was like jelly after meeting her.

‘The most recent time, I ran all the way home to tell my daughter on the phone.

‘I was puffing and panting so hard, she thought I was having a heart attack!’

As news continues to emerge of the Queen’s condition, Margaret will be holding on to hope in her shrine.

‘If anything happens to her, I would be in tears for a long time,’ she added.

‘I have grown up with her and I love what she does. The whole thing would be different without her.

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‘It might yet swing the other way, she might be ok. Her mother lived to a good age.

‘We just have to hope and pray.

‘Whatever happens, she has done a marvelous job.

‘What she will leave behind is wonderful memories.’

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