Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022

Official statement from The Mayor of Kirklees

The Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Masood Ahmed, has sent a message of condolence on behalf of the people of Kirklees to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“I’m sure the people of Kirklees will, like me, wish to express our condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was this nation’s longest reigning monarch and throughout her 70 years on the throne, demonstrated her ongoing love for and dedication to the whole country. Her sense of duty never wavered, even in times of personal sadness and illness, and she was respected around the world.

We were lucky enough in Kirklees to have her visit on a number of occasions and I’m sure that anyone who was able to see her during those visits will remember them for a long time.”

Statement from Leader of the Council, Councillor Shabir Pandor

“I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“For most of us, she’s the only monarch we’ve ever known, and leaves such an outstanding legacy.

“I know residents from communities across Kirklees will want to express, and share, their thoughts at this sad moment for our country.”

Statement from Leader of the Conservative Group, Councillor David Hall:

”On behalf of Kirklees Conservative Group, I offer sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”

Statement from Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Councillor John Lawson

”I am greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences, on behalf of the Kirklees Liberal Democrat Group, to the Royal Family.”

Statement from Leader of the Green Party Group, Councillor Andrew Cooper

”Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant in so many of our lives, I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. I send sincere condolences to the Royal Family on behalf of the Kirklees Green Party Group.”

Statement from Leader of the Independents Group, Councillor Charles Greaves

“On behalf of Kirklees Independents Group, I wish to offer sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and express that we share the sadness that they, and the whole country, will be feeling at this time.”

Statement from Chief Executive, Jacqui Gedman

“On behalf of everyone at Kirklees Council I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this time.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has devoted the majority of her life to our country through her royal duties and I’d like to thank her on behalf of Kirklees for everything she has done.”.”

More details on how we will be remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth locally will follow shortly.

Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk for more information.