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Scarlett O'Toole

Countryfile fans praise 'delightful' special episode paying tribute to the Queen

Countryfile viewers have heaped praise on the BBC show as it aired a special episode in dedication to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Sunday evening's programme paid tribute to Her Majesty following her death at the age of 96. The episode highlighted some of the farming, wildlife and ecology work the monarch had been involved in throughout her life.

The show also featured some heart-warming anecdotes about the Queen.

The special programme, which aired the night before the Queen's funeral, was well-received by viewers, with some people calling it "delightful" and a "lovely" tribute.

Taking to Twitter, one person said: "Have just watched Countryfile featuring Windsor Great Park.....absolutely super....hats off to the late ERII and family for their vision and care about the environment there, quietly doing great things."

Presenter John Craven listened to stories about the Queen (BBC)

Another wrote: "Countryfile was so lovely & informative tonight I didn't move the whole way through, now I've a massive tingling pins & needles leg, so thanks! What a fab tribute, a lovely program. Those are the things the Queen did for nature, environment & animals that I'd like to remember."

"Just watched a special #countryfile episode about #QueenElizabeth and her involvement with the farming, wildlife and ecology within #WindsorGreatPark on @BBCOne and I recommend giving it a watch. Very interesting insight," penned a third.

One person said: "Well that was a delightful programme #countryfile x," with another adding: "Wow countryfile tonight was next level fab #countryfile."

Countryfile paid tribute to the monarch (BBC)

Countryfile has paid tribute to the Queen during its last two episodes, celebrating her life by sharing a number of stories about the late monarch.

A recent episode of the show celebrated the Queen’s relationship with her beloved Balmoral Castle, where she tragically passed away earlier this month.

Mourners wiped away tears as the state funeral of the Queen Elizabeth II drew to a close earlier today.

The Queen's state funeral drew to a close today (Getty Images)

People lining the barriers on Constitution Hill waved red and white roses as the Queen's coffin passed them.

Prince Andrew was seen sobbing behind The Queen's coffin while Prince George and Princess Charlotte walked with their mother and father.

The Queen will be laid to rest alongside her late husband Prince Philip during a private service and burial later this evening.

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