Welshpool town hall opens book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth

Following the news that the UK’s longest serving monarch passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday, September 8, a book of condolence was set up at Welshpool Town Hall.

The book is available for members of the public to visit and write messages of condolence regarding the Queen and their memories of her reign.

Member of the public are also invited to lay flowers below a plaque on the town hall, one commemorating the Queen’s visit to the town in 2010.

Earlier today, Mayor Alison Davies signed the book and laid some flowers beneath the plaque.

The book of condolences on display in Welshpool

She said: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of our Queen Elizabeth II.

“On behalf of the people of Welshpool, we send our condolences to her family and our gratitude and respect for the years of unstinting service to our nation and the commonwealth.

“Welshpool offers its heartfelt support to our new King Charles III.”

Other town councillors were present to oversee members of the public coming in to sign the book of condolences.

Cllr Anne Wilson said: “I think you can sense a feeling of sadness throughout the town, especially from the people coming in to sign the book and pay their respects.

The mayor lays flowers outside Welshpool Town Hall.

“The book being here gives people an opportunity to show how they feel and take a bit of time out of their day to pay respects in some small way.”

The book will be open and available for members of the public to sign between 10am and 5pm for the next week, until Sunday, September 18.

Cllr Richard Church said: "The last time I was involved in something like this was organising a book of condolences for the death of Diana in 1997.

“While this is not nearly as much of a shock, there’s a similar outpouring of grief from the people dropping by to visit and I expect it to get much busier over the coming days.”