“IT’S AN end of a significant era”: Slough and Royal Borough politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who tragically passed away at the age of 96.
Like the rest of the country in this moment of sadness, the borough’s councillors and MPs honoured the Queen’s deep sense of duty and her resilience.
Windsor MP Adam Afriyie tweeted: “There is nobody that our constituency, country, Commonwealth, and world will miss more than Her Majesty The Queen.
“She embodied constancy in a changing world. It is the end of a significant era in our history. My thoughts are with her family.”
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Maidenhead MP Theresa May said it was an “honour” to serve the Queen when she was Prime Minister, adding the Queen would pass on “the knowledge that she had of the people, a lot of the people that the prime minister, that I, was dealing with.”
She added: “She was a very acute judge of people and was able often to give those little, if you like, pen portraits of people that she knew, that she’d met.
“And sometimes it was a case of not just the individual but actually a sort of history of that individual, of her experiences of particular countries, particular issues.”
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Slough’s MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi said the Queen’s 70-year service has been “inspirational” and a “beacon for public service”.
On this incredibly sad day, my thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family.
— Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP (@TanDhesi) September 8, 2022
With over 70 years of selfless dedication, duty and devotion to our country and beyond, Queen Elizabeth II has indeed been inspirational and a beacon for public service.
May she rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/iPVyDGfsPJ
Meanwhile, Slough Borough Council leader James Swindlehurst remembered the time he met the Queen in 2002 and some years later when she visited the town to open the Britwell Centre.
He said: “The strength of support and affection for her from residents of Slough, who literally packed the streets to welcome her on both occasions, was obvious then; and is clear again now as we respond to the news that her life has reached its end.”
Statement from Councillor James Swindlehurst, Leader of the Council on the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. pic.twitter.com/UX65WyPZkE
— Slough Borough Council (@SloughCouncil) September 8, 2022
Royal Borough leader Andrew Johnson, leader of the council, said: “She was much loved and respected as a patron to many local charities and organisations. Her commitment to Windsor was unwavering and her presence at local events such as Royal Ascot and The Royal Windsor Horse Show will be missed.”
Windsor councillor Amy Tisi went to Windsor Castle last night (September 8) to pay her respects to the Queen, saying it “felt like the right thing to do”. She described the scene as “quiet,” “respectful,” and “calm” despite loads of people visiting to pay their respect.
She said: “We didn’t really know what to do, so we all headed towards the castle which is a huge symbol of the Royal Family in Windsor.”
Cllr Tisi, who met the Queen when she was seven years old, also said: “Some people might say it’s a bit silly to think the Queen was our neighbour because she lived in the castle and we Windsorians lived in regular houses, but when you walk down the street every day and see the castle or look out your window, it becomes such a huge part of the town and people would see the Queen around in the Great Park.”
The mayor of the Royal Borough, Cllr Christine Bateson, said the sad death of Her Majesty The Queen is a “huge loss” for the borough and the Commonwealth. The mayor of Slough, Cllr Dilbagh Parmar, also sent his condolences on behalf of the Slough communities.
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