Moray Council to open books of condolence to Queen Elizabeth II

BOOKS of condolence are available for the public to sign in Moray following the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

Cllr John Cowe, civic leader of Moray Council, said: “It is with great sadness that Moray Council learnt of the death Her Majesty The Queen.

"With her husband, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty was a regular visitor to Moray, and many residents hold fond and lifelong memories of these royal visits to the region.

“As a mark of respect, flags will be flown at half-mast at key buildings across Moray, and books of condolence will open from 9am on Friday, September 9.”

Official books will be available to sign at:

• Elgin: St Giles Church, High Street
• Buckie: North Church, Cluny Square
• Aberlour: Aberlour Parish Church
• Lossiemouth: St Gerardine’s High Church
• Keith: St Rufus Church, Church Road
• Forres: St Laurence Church. High Street

There is also an online e-Book of Condolence open to the public on the Buckingham Palace website at www.royal.uk.

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