There is deep sorrow in East Sussex at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our longest-serving monarch.
On behalf of the county, the Chairman of East Sussex County Council (Cllr Peter Pragnell) has written to King Charles III to express our condolences. He wrote that: ‘The Queen has embodied duty, dignity, diplomacy and compassion, with her tireless charity work and dedication to her role in an ever-changing world.’
The Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, Mr Andrew Blackman, has published a statement of his sorrow and admiration for Her Majesty. He wrote that: ‘Her deep faith and steadfast spirit live on amongst us.’
Statement from the Lord-Lieutenant
Everyone is welcome to add their thoughts or reflections to one of the books of condolence that are now open across East Sussex and online.
The book in the reception area of County Hall in St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes will be open until 5 pm on Tuesday 20 September. When closed, the book will be stored at The Keep, the county’s records centre, as a permanent memorial.
Details of other books across East Sussex, and the national online book of condolence opened by the Royal Family, are on our site.
