Dorset police
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on Thursday 8 September 2022 at Balmoral in Scotland.
On hearing of Her Majesty’s passing, Chief Constable Scott Chilton said: “It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. There is a sombre mood across the Force and on behalf of everyone at Dorset Police, I send our deepest condolences to The Royal Family at this very sad time.
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has been a guiding light and source of inspiration for millions of people across the world over her exceptional reign of 70 years.
“Her extraordinary reign began after the death of her father, King George VI in 1952 and she has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the world.
“With an unwavering devotion to public duty, she has undertaken many historic overseas visits and has been an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change.
“Police officers take an oath to serve the Queen and the entire police family joins the nation in mourning this sad news.
“We will be flying our flag at half-mast at Dorset Police HQ in Winfrith and our police stations in Weymouth and Bridport to mark the national period of mourning.
“Memorial plans will be announced by local councils and we ask the public to follow local authority websites for further information.
“Her Majesty’s death may affect many people across Dorset and we urge anyone who is feeling particularly saddened to seek support from one of the many agencies who can provide a listening ear or advice.
“We are now preparing to support our communities over the coming days as we come together to remember Her Majesty and mark this historic moment in time.”
An online book of condolence will be available on the Buckingham Palace website. Books of condolences will also be available for people to sign across Dorset. Please visit Dorset Council’s website for more details.
Dorset council
The Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset and the Chairman of Dorset Council have paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen who has died at the age of 96.
Buckingham Palace issued the following statement earlier today:
“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.”
Thursday, 8 September 2022
Her Majesty was on the throne for 70 years and was the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
Angus Campbell, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Dorset said:
“The country is in deep mourning following the loss of Her Majesty. All our thoughts are with the members of the Royal Family at this most difficult time.
“Whilst still a Princess, on her twenty-first birthday, Her Majesty broadcast 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.”
“Those words encapsulate the love, service and pure strength of character with which Her Majesty has led the monarchy of Great Britain and the Commonwealth over her extraordinary seventy-year reign. It is so special to see the words of a twenty-one-year-old Princess so perfectly foreshadowing her long life of dedicated service to us all.
“We have all lost a unique, loving and determined Monarch who has, over seventy years, not only delivered the extraordinary, devoted service and support she promised at such an early age, but given us so very much more besides.
“Our loss is incalculable.”
Cllr Val Pothecary, Chairman of Dorset Council, said:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and the country as we mourn the loss of Her Majesty, and I would like to offer them our heartfelt condolences. We give thanks for her wonderful life and years of devotion to serving the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. She has been an inspiration to us all.”
We will update this page with information about flowers, books of condolence and any other local arrangements as we receive more information from Buckingham Palace.
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