"Ealing's Conservative Councillors are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who has passed away at 96 after 70 years on the throne. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the whole of the Royal Family.
Yet through the grief, we smile at the example of this incredible life devoted to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Our late Queen has been at the centre of one of the busiest periods of human history for longer than any other statesperson worldwide. Just in Britain, her first Prime Minister was born in 1874; her last, whom she invited to take up post two days ago, was born in 1975!
The Crown passes without a break to King Charles III. He succeeds to the throne in the same spirit of public service - that indefatigable interest in national life and making things better for everybody. Charles III will have our respect, support, and love as he takes on the arduous task of modern monarchy.
God Save The King!"
