More tributes paid to the Queen across Lincolnshire and Newark
It follows the death of Elizabeth the second yesterday
Lincolnshire and Newark continues to pay tribute to the Queen following her sad death.
Her death was confirmed at half past six yesterday evening.
Her majesty is the UK’s longest-serving monarch died at Balmoral, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, has now ascended to the throne as King Charles III and will lead the country in mourning the loss of the Queen.
Following her death, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Toby E.D. Dennis Esq, said: “I share the sadness of people across the globe following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second.
“We remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest-reigning monarch.
“The basis on which our monarchy is built ensures that throughout the centuries, the Crown has passed in an unbroken line of succession.
“Across Lincolnshire, residents are invited to attend formal Proclamations of the passing of the Queen and the announcement of the King.”
The High Sheriff of Lincolnshire Tim Strawson said: “The Queen’s passing is an event of great magnitude to us all, and I’m sure the people of Lincolnshire will want to pay their respects.”
Many of the region's leaders have also been paying their tributes.
Lincolnshire County Council Leader Councillor Martin Hill OBE said: “This is an extremely sad time for the entire nation.
“As the longest serving monarch in our history, The Queen has provided stability and leadership through changing times and many challenges.
“It is with great fondness that we look back on her many visits to Lincolnshire during her impressive reign. We were fortunate to host her several times, which enabled her to meet local people and see what our county offers.
“Lincolnshire was also a special place for her because of her regular visits to RAF Cranwell where her grandson, Prince William, trained to be an RAF pilot. And, because of her love of horses, she also attended Burghley Horse Trials near Stamford.
“For me, she was such an inspirational lady and a wonderful leader, full of grace and dignity. She will be greatly missed.”
The county council’s chairman, Councillor Alison Austin said: “We recognise that many residents will want to pay their respects. They will also be able attend Proclamation ceremonies, where the death of the monarch will formally be announced, as well as who will succeed the Queen.”
South Kesteven District Council Leader Kelham Cooke said: “Dedicated to public service for her whole life to both the United Kingdom and The Commonwealth.
“Her decades of service are unlikely to be matched, nor the affection in which she was held. Rest in peace. God Save The King”
SKDC Chairman Helen Crawford said. “It is with much sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth ll.
“My sorrow at this time is shared with Councillors and Officers of the Council and, I am sure, all residents across the whole of South Kesteven District, as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest-reigning Monarch.
“During her reign The Queen visited the District on a number of occasions, including a visit to Stamford and Burghley in the summer of 1961 and a subsequent visit in June 2012 for her Diamond Jubilee.
“As a District we have all greatly valued her leadership, longevity and dutiful dignity and I like to think she had special memories of South Kesteven.
“As a mark of respect some of my engagements may need to be postponed at this sad time.”
East Lindsey District Council Leader Craig Leyland said: “God Bless. Rest in Peace Your Majesty.”
A statement from the City of Lincoln Council said: “It is with deep sadness that City of Lincoln Council marks the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”
Marianne Overton, Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association and leader of the Lincolnshire Independents Group, said: “It is with great sadness that I send sincere condolences to Queen Elizabeth’s family, on behalf of the LGA Independent Group.
“The Queen was the very essence of unstinting public service for over seven decades, winning hearts and minds wherever she went.”
Local MPs have also been paying tribute
Boston and Skegness MP Matt Warman said: “As we mourn the end of an era, the Queen’s humility and sense of duty should be a model for us all."
"My very best wishes to all her family and to our new King.”
Newark MP Robert Jenrick said in a statement:
"It leaves a deep chasm in our public lives because she has embodied the nation throughout all of our lives and exemplified the best values of our country."
"Her peerless example of service earned her the deep admiration of the nation, the commonwealth and beyond."
"Indeed she became the most respected public figure in the world."
Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers said:
"The Queen has been a constant throughout the lives of most of us and her passing is very much the end of an era."
"Her Majesty was symbolic of our nation."
"Our differences are put to one side and we reflect on what binds us together; our sense of nationhood."
"Queen Elizabeth devoted her life to service, an example to all of us."
"We thank her for her life of service and now honour our King. "
Sleaford and North Hykeham MP Caroline Johnson also paid tribute:
"I am incredibly saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. "
"The Queen’s life has been a beacon of inspiration, devotion and stability for people in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth over her extraordinary reign."
"The people of Sleaford and North Hykeham will always be eternally grateful for her service."
"I send my sincere condolences to the Royal Family."
Sir Edward Leigh MP for Gainsborough said simply:
"Thanks for for your faithful service to the nation and the people of Lincolnshire."
Louth and Horncastle MP Victoria Atkins said: "She was our constant."
"From wise words in her Christmas address, to succour in times of distress like the pandemic, she was an integral part of our lives."
"We are privileged to have lived in the second Elizabethan age and owe her heartfelt thanks for her reign."
MP for Scunthorpe Holly Mumby Croft said "The second Elizabethan age has been one of remarkable change."
"Her majesty has guided us through these changes for seventy years,"
"The sense of loss and sadness will be felt throughout Scunthorpe, the nation and the world".
Grimsby MP Lia Nici said: "Like the rest of the country I feel a huge sense of loss on hearing the news of the passing of our beloved Queen."
"Most of us have never known another Monarch in our lifetime."
"I send my profound condolences to the rest of the Royal Family."