Following the death of Her Majesty the Queen yesterday, Walsall Mayor Rose Martin has confirmed that plans are being put in place so that Walsall residents can pay their respects.
The UK’s longest-serving monarch peacefully passed away at Balmoral aged 96, putting an end to her 70-year reign.
The funeral is being held on Monday 19 September, which is being declared a bank holiday.
Following the sad news, Rose Martin issued the following statement:
“Following the very sad news today of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, I want to extend my condolences to the Royal Family at this extremely sad time. As a mark of respect Walsall Council flags have been lowered to half-mast and will remain so from today until after the funeral.
“Plans are being put in place to enable Walsall residents to pay their respects. As the Royal Household releases more information Walsall Council will update residents.
My thoughts, like many people in Walsall, are with the Royal family at this very sad time.”