‘Loyalty and duty of amazing monarch’

The councillors and officers of Scarborough Borough Council have expressed their extreme sadness at the news of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

On behalf of the whole council and reflecting the thoughts of the residents of the borough of Scarborough, Cllr Eric Broadbent, Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough, said: “We are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this very difficult time.”

The council is flying the union flag at half-mast above the Town Hall on St Nicholas Street, in line with public buildings around the country.

Cllr Derek Bastiman met the Queen on a couple of occasions during his time as a borough councillor.

"She immediately put you at ease,” he said.

"In my lifetime I have never known any other than this marvellous monarch, a monarch who ruled without fear, a monarch who never wavered or shied away from duty, a monarch who showed commitment and loyalty, loyalty is something you cannot put a price on.

“We as a country and the world can only be grateful for sharing a life with one so gracious, caring and truly remarkable as Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Cllr Tony Randerson said: “Although I am not a Royalist I am a humanist.

"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had my upmost respect for her total dedication to her role as Head of State for 70 years.

"I am sure the good people of Eastfield will be feeling a sense of loss and sadness for someone who has been part of their whole lives.

"May you rest in peace.”