 It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has sadly passed away.
The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Doreen Lee on behalf of the district and the council, expresses her sympathy at this time of national mourning.
Flags across our district have been lowered as a mark of respect and a book of condolence has been opened on Bradford Council’s website www.bradford.gov.uk.
Further arrangements for marking this sad event are being made in accordance with official protocols and more information will be available soon.
The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Doreen Lee, said: “I am writing to Her Majesty The Queen to express condolences on behalf of the people of the Bradford district.”
The Chief Executive of Bradford Council, Kersten England, said: “I am saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness provided unwavering support to Her Majesty The Queen throughout their life together and he served the country and Commonwealth with great distinction and vigour."
The Leader of Bradford Council, Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, said: “On behalf of Bradford Council and the residents of our district, I wish to express our sorrow on hearing the announcement of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. My condolences to Her Majesty The Queen."
Leave your messages on the book of condolence here.
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