Heather Wheeler MP says:
“I, along I am sure with most people in South Derbyshire, am so sad that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has left us and I am sure I speak on behalf of many of my constituents in sending my deepest condolences to the Royal Family. We have been so lucky in most of our lifetimes to have a Queen who has been so dedicated to public service and duty. Queen Elizabeth II showed us public servants how it should be done and she remains an inspiration to me.
“I was lucky enough to have the honour of meeting her twice, once in Derby and once in Buckingham Palace, both moments I will cherish for the rest of my days.
“Our Constitutional Monarchy, with its ability to adapt and change with the times, is the envy of the world. None of us politicians are more important than our Monarch, Ministers come and go, whilst the continuity of our Monarchy provides us with an important balance of power of which I am proud. Long Live King Charles III!”
