A floral tribute area in Harlow town centre and books of condolence are now open for residents to pay tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Residents can lay flowers at The Obelisk in Broad Walk in Harlow town centre. Flowers left by the flagpoles at the Civic Centre have been moved to this area.
Books of condolence have also opened in the Civic Centre and at the Latton Bush Centre for residents to pay their respects. An online book of condolence is available on the Royal Family website – www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence
Details on the Royal Family’s charities can also be found on the Royal Family website - www.royal.uk/charities-and-patronages-1
The Chair of the Council, Councillor Andrew Johnson, and the Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Swords, signed the book of condolence at the Civic Centre earlier today. The messages left in the book were as follows:
“On behalf of all the residents of Harlow: our deepest sadness at the passing of Her Majesty. Our thoughts and prayers are with King Charles and the Royal Family.”
Councillor Andrew Johnson, Chair of Harlow Council.
“Truly the saddest of days in which grief touches every heart in not just our town and nation, but the whole world. Our constant, steadfast and eternal light: it is not until such grief touches that we realise just what has gone. God Save The King.”
Councillor Dan Swords, Deputy Leader.
The books of condolence will remain open until 5pm on the day following the funeral. The books of condolence are available as follows:
Harlow Civic Centre, CM20 1WG: 9am to 4.45pm Monday to Friday
Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, CM18 7BL: 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday