Stamford and Rutland remembers the Queen
Tributes have been pouring in from the across the region
Last updated 8th Sep 2022
Tributes have been pouring in from across Stamford and Rutland, 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.
Rutland and Melton MP Alicia Kearns has released a statement saying: "We are united in our grief at the loss of Her Royal Highness, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."
Rutland County Council Leader Lucy Stephenson says she’s been shedding tears after the Queen’s passing.
The news of Her Majesty's death has prompted a wave of tributes from sports clubs in Stamford and Rutland.
Stamford AFC have tweeted to say the club is "deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."
Local councils have also expressed their condolences - including in South Kesteven - which says "all residents will share out gratitude to our longest-reigning Monarch for her selfless service to the country and the Commonwealth."
In a statement, the Palace said: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
The Queen dedicated her life to her royal duty.
She was the first British monarch in history to reach her Platinum Jubilee, and has died just three months after the national celebrations in June celebrating her 70 years on the throne.
The Queen was also the longest-reigning still-serving monarch in the world.