Bucks, Beds and Herts remembers the Queen
Tributes have been pouring in from across the region
Last updated 8th Sep 2022
Tributes have been pouring in from across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire after Buckingham Palace announced the Queen has died.
Elizabeth II, 96, was the nation's longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.
The Prince of Wales is now King, having acceded to the throne immediately on the death of his mother.
St Albans Cathedral has announced that "special services" will take place tomorrow - and its "bells will ring half-muffled from 8pm until 9pm this evening."
Buckingham MP Greg Smith has tweeted "God Save The King."
Aylesbury's MP Rob Butler says Her Majesty "played a huge part in the lives of each and every one of us."
Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland says she was an "inspirational figure."
"I was very lucky to meet on several occasions, and a dedicated public servant."
"Her commitment, knowledge, kindness and dedication to helping others will be sorely missed by us all."
West Bedfordshire MP Andrew Selous said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family as they and we mourn the loss of our much loved Queen."
Chesham and Amersham’s local MP, Sarah Green, said: “I am saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She gave a lifetime of service to this country with grace and determination.
“Those who were lucky enough to meet her have told me of her warmth and kindness.
“As a sign of respect for our time of national mourning I will be postponing my constituency engagements. Private surgery appointments to help people in need will still be going ahead."
The Mayor of Milton Keynes Amanda Marlow has laid flowers at MK Rose.
West Bedfordshire MP Andrew Selous said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family as they and we mourn the loss of our much loved Queen."
The MP for Milton Keynes North, Ben Everitt, said: "The Queen dedicated her life to our nation and the Platinum Jubilee was a fitting tribute to celebrate her 70 years on the throne."
East Anglian Air Ambulance has also tweeted, saying "we will be forever grateful to Her Majesty for her continued support of the work of Air Ambulances in the UK."
The news of Her Majesty's death has prompted a wave of tributes from sports clubs across Bucks, Beds and Herts.
Watford FC, along with many clubs across the country, changed the colour of their Twitter icon to black and white.
Wycombe Wanderers says it "stands with the football family in mourning the death of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II."
Local councils have also expressed their condolences - including Luton 's local authority - which says "it was a privilege and an honour to host Her Majesty in Luton on a number of occasions and we join the nation in mourning this loss."
Hatfield Town Council says flowers will be laid at designated areas outside Birchwood, as well as at Coronation Gardens on Wellfield Road, next to St Luke Church.
Elizabeth was just 25 when her father George the Sixth died, making her Queen.
She reigned for 70 years - the longest of any British monarch in history - and was still carrying out her duties this week.
It's just two days since she had meetings with both the former and the new Prime Ministers.