Announcement of death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the residents of Cherry Willingham and the officers and members of the Parish Council, I would like to express my deepest sorrow at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offer my sincere condolences to the members of her family.
Despite our sadness at this time, I am sure we will always remember, however, the lifetime of faithful service given by our longest serving Monarch with both affection and gratitude.
In order to allow residents to express their own sentiments, a Book of Condolence will be available to sign in the Vine Centre during Library opening times. Messages of Condolence can also be accepted from parishioners by emailing cwparishcouncil@gmail.com
The Book of Condolence will be closed at the end of the day following the day of the funeral.
The Book, including any contributions received electronically, will then be retained within the archive of Cherry Willingham Parish Council.
A Book of Condolence will also be available to sign in our parish church of St Peter’s and St Paul’s and residents can also sign Buckingham Palace’s e-book of condolence at www.royal.gov.uk.
Any residents wishing to lay flowers or wreaths in memory of HM The Queen are invited to lay them around the foot of the Parish Council flagpoles on the grass at The Parade.
The flowers will be removed once the funeral has taken place.
Councillor Jenny Robinson (Chair of Cherry Willingham Parish Council)
Thursday 8 September 2022
Lincolnshire joins the nationwide mourning of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21 April, 1926 in Mayfair and ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, after her father King George VI died following a prolonged illness. She died on Thursday 8 September 2022, having ruled as the Queen for 70 years. Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Toby E.D. Dennis Esq, said: "I share the sadness of people across the globe following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second. We remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest-reigning monarch. "The basis on which our monarchy is built ensures that throughout the centuries, the Crown has passed in an unbroken line of succession. Across Lincolnshire, residents are invited to attend formal Proclamations of the passing of the Queen and the announcement of the King." Council Leader Cllr Martin Hill OBE said: "This is an extremely sad time for the entire nation. As the longest serving monarch in our history, The Queen has provided stability and leadership through changing times and many challenges. "It is with great fondness that we look back on her many visits to Lincolnshire during her impressive reign. We were fortunate to host her several times, which enabled her to meet local people and see what our county offers. "Lincolnshire was also a special place for her because of her regular visits to RAF Cranwell where her grandson, Prince William, trained to be an RAF pilot. And, because of her love of horses, she also attended Burghley Horse Trials near Stamford. "For me, she was such an inspirational lady and a wonderful leader, full of grace and dignity. She will be greatly missed." Council chairman, Cllr Alison Austin said: “We recognise that many residents will want to pay their respects, and we will be publicising on the Lincolnshire County Council website where people can sign books of condolence and lay flowers throughout the county. “Residents will also be able attend Proclamation ceremonies, where the death of the monarch will formally be announced, as well as who will succeed the Queen.“ The High Sheriff of Lincolnshire Tim Strawson commented, “The Queen’s passing is an event of great magnitude to us all, and I'm sure the people of Lincolnshire will want to pay their respects."