It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral yesterday afternoon. The Convener of The Highland Council, Councillor Bill Lobban expressed his deepest sympathies to The Royal Family, he said:
“On behalf of The Highland Council and communities of the Highlands, we join the nation in mourning for Her Majesty The Queen. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all members of The Royal Family and Household and honour Her Majesty The Queen’s long service and duty to the country.”
The Highland Council will observe a 1 minute silence as a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen at 11am today, Friday 9 September 2022