Wreath laid in Queen's memory

They, accompanied by deputy lieutenant Sandy McKendrick and council chief executive Margo Williamson, laid a wreath at Carnoustie war memorial before signing the book of condolence in the town’s library.

The Lord Lieutenant of Angus, Patricia Sawers, said: “Queen Elizabeth II personified many of the finest and most valuable of human qualities: self-discipline, industriousness and a selfless sense of responsibility. It was these qualities which made her loved and admired by people of all ages and backgrounds.

“On her 21st birthday The Queen openly made a solemn promise declaring that her whole life, whether long or short, would be devoted to the service of our nation. How lucky we are that our Queen’s life was indeed long giving us a Queen who for seven decades provided continuity and stability in an extraordinarily fast-changing world.

“The Queen has always held a special place in the hearts of the people of Angus through her connection with Glamis Castle, the ancestral home of her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. As children the young Elizabeth and Margaret spent many happy holidays there and indeed it was on one of these visits that the renowned Angus sculptor, William Lamb, sculpted the heads of the young girls, copies of which are on display at the William Lamb Studio in Montrose.

“Her Majesty will be greatly missed but long remembered and we look forward with confidence to Her heir, King Charles, as a different but true successor.”

Provost of Angus, Councillor Brian Boyd, said: “As the Head of State of the UK and the Commonwealth realms, HM Queen Elizabeth remained steadfast to the promise made over 70 years, when she pledged herself to a reign of ‘service and devotion’.

“For over seven decades Her Majesty fulfilled her duties to country and Commonwealth with matchless integrity and enduring compassion. As the nation mourns the loss of a loved and respected sovereign, our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Royal Family.”