Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022

It is with great sadness that Seale and Sands Parish Council heard of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth this afternoon.

Her Majesty was on the throne for 70 years and was the longest-reigning Monarch in British history.

On her twenty-first birthday, and still a Princess, Her Majesty broadcasted a declaration to the country and the Commonwealth which included the words:

“I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” Over all these years she has dedicated her life of service to us all

Her presence, determination, hard work, faith and strength of character have been a comfort and source of inspiration to our Nation in a rapidly changing world.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Royal Family at this most difficult time.

We have lost a unique Monarch, loved by all and who will be greatly missed.

As we mourn, we offer our loyalty and service to our new Monarch, His Majesty King Charles III.

“God save the King."