Councillors’ sorrow at Queen’s death

MEMBERS of Neath Port Talbot Council have adopted a resolution expressing their profound sorrow at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and extending their deepest sympathy to His Majesty King Charles III and members of the Royal Family.

The resolution, a Notice of Motion, was agreed at an extraordinary meeting of Neath Port Talbot Council held on Monday (September 12, 2022).

Among the tributes paid, Cllr Chris James, the council’s Armed Forces Champion, said: “I was deeply saddened when I heard of the Queen’s passing. And like so many others I was inspired to serve in the Armed Forces by the tireless service that Queen Elizabeth demonstrated. In 2001 I was honoured to lead a ceremonial party welcoming Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on board the HMS Illustrious when there was a state visit. The word that always comes to mind that day when I met the Queen is ‘majestic’.”

The Deputy Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Alun Llewelyn, said: “She attracted affection and respect nationally, locally and globally and this time will be a period of reflection.”