Dignitaries and officials gathered at Carlisle Cathedral at 12 noon on Friday to lay flowers and offer thanks to the remarkable life and service of Queen Elizabeth II.
A special ceremony was held at Carlisle Cathedral where a book of condolence was opened for city folk to leave messages of sympathy.
Flowers were laid by the Lord Lieutenant, representatives from the emergency services and members of the clergy.
Tributes were led by senior representative of the crown in Cumbria, Lord Lieutenant, Claire Hensman
‘’Her era will always be regarded as a golden era of very stable monarchy, and she’s guided and unified the country over many years’’ said Mrs Hensman.
‘’The monarchy has a constitutional role for us as it provides stability, and The Queen brought us all together showing us how much more we have in common than what divides us.
A large crowd gathered to watch the flower laying ceremony whilst many have signed the book of condolence.
‘’She devoted her life to serving her country and her lifelong devotion to her duty earned her respect and admiration across the globe.’’
"In her time as monarch she was a rock and King Charles III will continue to be a stable force for the country at a times when the rest of the world is in turmoil.’’
The High Sheriff is a year-long voluntary position which provides support for the Royal Family, the judiciary and the emergency services across Cumbria.
After the ceremony the Dean of Carlisle Cathedral, the Very Reverend Mark Boyling, led the crowd in a moment’s silence and reflection as he said a prayer for the Queen and the Royal Family.
Joining the royal representatives in laying flowers was the chief constable of Cumbria Police, Michelle Skeer who also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II saying that ‘‘The Queen will go down in history as one of the greatest monarchs in history.’’
‘’She’s given her life for the service of the country with such dignity and absolute pride and her passing is just so terribly sad for the country as she’s been such a big part in our lives.’’
All around the country people are marking the passing of The Queen with Cumbria also playing a large role in paying tribute and saying ‘‘thank you for everything ma’am.’’
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