The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon (Thursday 8 September 2022).
A book of condolence has been opened in St Augustine’s Church, Hedon for anyone to sign as well as the opportunity to light a candle (the book of condolence and the candles are available to light 10am-4pm on Monday 12 September and Tuesday 13 September.).
A Book of Condolence is also open in the Hedon Town Hall during our office hours (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-3pm).
In a joint statement, chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Councillor John Whittle, leader of the council, Councillor Jonathan Owen and the council’s chief executive, Caroline Lacey paid tribute to Her Majesty, who “dedicated her life to serving the people of the United Kingdom”.
The statement said: “We are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to her family. They are all in our thoughts and prayers at this extremely sad time.
“She dedicated her life to serving the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and has been a beacon of hope, stability and unity and overseen many changes during her reign as Monarch with unwavering grace and poise.
“As the longest serving Monarch she has been an ever-present in most people’s lives and it’s unlikely we will ever witness a reign as long and as glorious again.”
As a mark of respect, the Union Jack will be flown at half-mast on all council buildings until the day after the funeral while books of condolence will be available for people to leave messages of sympathy at the council’s libraries, multi-service centres and customer service centres during usual business hours.
People can also leave tributes online via the Buckingham Palace website – www.royal.uk.