Northamptonshire pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Tributes from across the county
As the country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II we bring you some of the tributes paid to our longest serving monarch from across Northamptonshire.
James Saunders Watson, HM Lord-Lieutenant for Northamptonshire and the King's representative in the county
"Her Majesty has been a huge part of our country's public life and it is with great sadness that we heard of her passing. I'm sure everyone will join with me in offering the county's condolences to her family and I would like to invite everyone to take a moment and remember her in their own way. The Queen visited Northamptonshire on numerous occasions during her reign and many of us remember the huge crowds that greeted her when she visited Corby for her 2012 Diamond Jubilee."
Daventry MP and secretary of state for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris
“Throughout her reign Her Majesty has been the matriarch and pillar of our country and the Commonwealth. She has always provided wise counsel, admirably and selflessly fulfilling a lifetime commitment to public service. Her Majesty dedicated herself to our family of nations, no more so was this apparent than in Northern Ireland. We will always be greatly indebted for her efforts to promote reconciliation and the fostering of better community relations, ensuring peace and stability."
Leader of West Northamptonshire Council, Jonathan Nunn
"I’m sure I speak for all of us, including colleagues and staff from across the council in passing on our condolences to Her Majesty’s family. We’ve always seen her as a wonderful, kind and caring person with a big personality, and she was someone who represented our country so well on the international stage. I know she will be sorely missed, and we are making arrangements to ensure everyone has an opportunity to pass on their sympathies.”
Leader of North Northamptonshire Council, Cllr Jason Smithers
"I would like to pass on my deepest condolences to Her Majesty's family during this difficult time. I know I speak for all the council's elected members and staff when I say that she will be sorely missed. Her Majesty has played such an active role in public life and her kindness, caring and dedication will remain an inspiration to us all."
West Northamptonshire Labour group
“It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Queen. The nation will profoundly miss her unwavering service and dignified leadership. Throughout turbulent times, she has led this country with duty and an unfaltering devotion to her subjects”
Wellingborough Labour party
"We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. She was the truest embodiment of the values of public service. Our thoughts are with King Charles and the Royal Family at this time. May she rest in peace."
West Northamptonshire Lib Dems
"On behalf of everybody at West Northamptonshire Liberal Democrats we are deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We thank her for her lifetime of faithful service. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family today."
Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, Nick Adderley
“Everyone at Northamptonshire Police is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We join the nation in a period of mourning and extend our condolences to the Royal Family. As police officers, we swear allegiance to the Queen and we take inspiration from her dedication to public service.”
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Is there anywhere persons can show respect, sign a book of condolences etc.