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Sept 2022
Harrogate’s mayor has led tributes to the Queen’s “constant source of courage and inspiration” following the announcement of her death today.
Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, this afternoon. She died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Councillor Victoria Oldham, mayor of the Harrogate district, said in a statement:
Other leading figures in the Harrogate district have also begun paying tribute to the Queen, including the leader of North Yorkshire County Council.
Councillor Carl Les said:
County council chairwoman and Masham councillor Margaret Atkinson also said:
Harrogate and Knaresborough’s Liberal Democrat party added:
The Royal Family gathered at the Queen’s Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier today.
Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will now lead the country in mourning as the new King.
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