MPs from Wiltshire and the county council expressed their sorrow at the death of Queen Elizabeth  which was announced on Thursday.

South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison said: “A good and gracious lady has passed after a lifetime in the service of her people. Plenty of tears on the streets of central London tonight, including mine. Rest well Your Majesty. God Save The King”

Devizes MP Danny Kruger praised “the wisdom of Her Majesty the Queen” when she had counseled the British people “not be afraid of the future” but cherish “ageless ideals” in the face of rapid change.

MP for Salisbury and Wiltshire South West John Glen said: "Her Majesty The Queen, our longest serving Monarch, dedicated her life to public service. I share in the profound sadness of the country at the news of her death.

"Never has there been a more selfless champion for Britain around the world. My prayers are with her family."

The newly appointed Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Michelle Donelan, MP for Chippenham said: Like most people I have never known a world without the Queen as our head of state. She has been a figure of service, dedication and strength through my entire life. Her lifelong devotion to serving our country and the Commonwealth is simply unprecedented.

“As we enter a period of national mourning I will be reflecting on The Queen’s extraordinary life, and my thoughts are prayers are with the Royal family, the King and the nation at this time.

“God Save the King.”

MP for North Wiltshire James Gray made no public comment.

Wiltshire Council said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty, The Queen and our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this sad time.”

 

The council has set up a webpage of condolence at Wiltshire.gov.uk to allow people to express their sympathies. Messages will be printed and bound into a book.