Local councillors and political figures have paid tribute following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the passing of the monarch this evening (8th September).
Cllr Doug Pullen, leader of Lichfield District Council, was among those to pay tribute:
“There is deep sadness as we learn of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
“A constant for this national and indeed the world, her 70 year reign gave stability through an age of progress and change.
“While the country mourns a monarch, our thoughts are with those who lose a mother, grandmother and friend.”
Cllr Doug Pullen
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant said:
“I deeply regret the passing of Her Majesty the Queen who, since ascending the throne, dedicated her life unstintingly in service to our nation and Commonwealth.
“Her workload was immense as must be our gratitude to her for her service.
“She was a frequent visitor to the Lichfield constituency coming to the cathedral and to the National Memorial Arboretum on a number of occasions, and her smile and charm was evident to us all.
“On one occasion, she arrived at Lichfield City station by Royal train having slept overnight on the train at Barton. Then after greeting the official receiving line of men, she spotted the wives and others standing in a corner. Despite being ushered out, she made a beeline across to the women and, beaming, she insisted on chatting and shaking hands with them too.
“The Queen was ever charming, knowledgeable, and astute, never putting a political foot wrong. As Head of State she knew 15 Prime Ministers since Churchill and most heads of state of every foreign country, including every Prime Minister or President of the Commonwealth.
“She held the Commonwealth together. She set the highest standard for our King and family.
“We mourn her passing as we leave the Elizabethan age and I offer my deepest condolences to her family and friends. God Save the King.”
Michael Fabricant MP
Cllr Dave Robertson said:
“It is really sad news about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
“She gave an entire lifetime of service to the country and the Commonwealth.”
Cllr Dave Robertson
Cllr Paul Ray said:
“Deep sadness for our country, the Commonwealth and, of course, her family.
“Thanks for your wonderful service.”
Cllr Paul Ray, Lichfield District Council
Cllr Richard Cox said:
“It is with great sadness we hear the sad news that our beloved majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has died.”
Cllr Richard Cox
Cllr Wai-Lee Ho said:
“My thoughts are with her family – thank you for a lifetime of service your majesty.”
Cllr Wai-Lee Ho
Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams said:
“This is a profoundly sad time for our nation as we mourn the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and I know that all of our communities will be feeling a deep sense of loss at the news.
“I join the people of Staffordshire in remembering Her Majesty The Queen’s lifetime of public service, and offer my most sincere condolences to all members of the Royal Family.”
Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed that flags at stations across the county would fly at half-mast.
Chief Fire Officer Rob Barber said:
“It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
“The Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service family joins local communities in mourning this sad news as we offer our solemn and sincere condolences to the Royal Family and pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen.”
Chief Fire Officer Rob Barber, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
