‘An anchor of stability’

Lord Jitesh Gadhia: British Indian communities join the nation in grief and in expressing our heartfelt thanks to the Queen for her lifetime of service and duty for others. Indeed, these values of sewa and dharma are hugely admired and coveted in our own culture and scriptures.

Her Majesty was a constant and unifying figure rising above the political fray, providing an anchor of stability and reassurance over seven decades of incredible change.

The Queen was also devoted to the Commonwealth, an association which expanded significantly during her reign, and encompasses a unique family of 56 nations, united by common values and shared ideals.

Those of us who have settled in the United Kingdom from

Commonwealth countries have especially appreciated this connection and affection from our monarch.

I know from my personal experience that the Queen’s connectivity with the Indian subcontinent was palpable.

And as chair of the British Asian Trust, I am confident these connections will be continued and enhanced further by King Charles III.