THE death of Queen Elizabeth II has had a profound affect on residents across the Isle of Wight.

Many individuals, businesses and attractions have gone to great lengths to mark the occasion, and pay their respects to a monarch much-loved. 

Among them is Shanklin Chine, which not only has a rich history of its own, but also with the Royal family.

Owner, Anne Springman, who has run the chine since 1979, has an MBE and a close connection with the Royal family. 

Isle of Wight County Press: Shanklin Chine table with book of condolences for the Queen.Shanklin Chine table with book of condolences for the Queen. (Image: Newsquest.)

The 91-year-old was even there for The Queen's coronation all those years ago, and remembers well the death of King George VI. 

She watched the King's funeral procession as it went down Piccadilly en route to Paddington Station, for transfer of the coffin to a train bound for Windsor.

"I had a front row seat at the Berkeley Hotel," she Anne.

Isle of Wight County Press: Shanklin Chine 'guard dog' Zeus by a wreath for the late Queen.Shanklin Chine 'guard dog' Zeus by a wreath for the late Queen. (Image: Newsquest.)

"My abiding memory is seeing the Queen, the Queen Mother, the Princess Royal and Princess Margaret all veiled in black."

Further to this, the chine has a Royal Marines memorial, which has strong links with Prince Phillip.

"When the Queen's death was announced, we shut the Chine and the Fisherman's Cottage straight away," said operations manager, Jo Porter. 

Isle of Wight County Press: Shanklin Chine Royal Marines memorial.Shanklin Chine Royal Marines memorial. (Image: Newsquest.)

"We kept it closed on Friday, out of respect for the Queen. 

"My husband Matthew and I — we decided to lay a wreath on behalf of Anne, the trustees, and all the staff. 

"We had a bit of a service, too — just the two of us.

Isle of Wight County Press: Shanklin Chine operations manager Jo Porter.Shanklin Chine operations manager Jo Porter. (Image: Newsquest.)

"Then we set up a table in the conservatory, which is a place where staff and visitors can come and pay their respects and just have that time to reflect. 

"We just wanted a place where you can sit down, write in the condolence book, lay flowers, share a tear, share a thought, and just have that memory — have that moment. 

"We've had a lot of people come in.

Isle of Wight County Press: Flags half-mast at the Shanklin Chine Royal Marines memorial.Flags half-mast at the Shanklin Chine Royal Marines memorial. (Image: Newsquest.)

"We also have a TV set up, and we're just showing all The Queen's services — anything going on in the news. 

"We have the same at the Fisherman's, so people can follow what's happening. 

"On Sunday, we have a private service planned with Anne and the Royal Marines."