Death of Queen Elizabeth sees Isle of Wight VIPs pay tribute

Here is a round-up of just some of the tributes.

Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon. (The Lord Lieutenant is an honorary office appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister and is the permanent representative of the Crown on the Isle of Wight).

I am sure that all Islanders will wish to join me and my husband Jamie as we mourn the passing of our much loved and respected Queen Elizabeth, the only Monarch most of us have known.

Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon planting a Queen's Canopy tree in 2021. (Image: IWCP)

Her Majesty will be deeply missed, not only by the people of the United Kingdom and within her beloved Commonwealth, but also right across the World. We acknowledge, and are grateful for, her influence on so many aspects of our lives and for the selfless example of duty and service she has set for each and every one of us.

The whole Royal Family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time, but in particular our new Sovereign, Charles, as we pledge our allegiance to His Majesty as he becomes our King.

God Save The King.

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely:

We are all profoundly sad to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

She was Our Head of State, our Queen, and a remarkable and unique figure.

I know that many people, including the many tens of thousands who have met her, will feel deeply upset by her passing. Truly, it is the end of an era.

However, we should also be thankful for her life and her life of service; to the Island, our nation and the Commonwealth. May she rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family. God Save the King.

Isle of Wight High Sheriff Kay Marriott:

My sincere condolences to the Royal Family on such an extremely sad occasion at the loss of Her Majesty our Queen.

IW High Sheriff Kay Marriott.

Isle of Wight Council chair, Cllr Claire Critchison:

I have been in shock from the first call to say the Queen was poorly.

However much you prepare for events of this kind you never expect it to happen.

As many have said it is like losing your grandmother, a constant in our lives. Such a role model and influence in my life.

She was so loved by so many and will be very missed.

God Bless our glorious Queen.

• Read more: Isle of Wight Council members pay tribute to the Queen

The CP's Jon Moreno interviewed some long-serving members of the Island's community to get their thoughts.

Here's IW Council member Ian Ward:

Here's former IW and Sandown councillor Heather Humby:

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