HM Queen Elizabeth II
Messages of condolence from the Lord-Lieutenants of Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries
Lord Lieutenant: Fiona Armstrong
The quote from Fiona Armstrong, Lord-Lieutenant of Dumfries is as follows:
'Here in Dumfriesshire there is great sadness. For many of us, The Queen was a part of our lives for more than seven decades. Her Majesty loved Scotland. She visited us here in the South of Scotland and she valued our region. Elizabeth 2nd was a remarkable woman. She was much loved in this part of the world - and will be much missed.'
Wigtown
Lord Lieutenant: Mrs Aileen Brewis
Expressing her deepest condolences, Aileen Brewis, Lord-Lieutenant Wigtown
said:
"The whole nation will miss our wonderful Queen. She dedicated her life to her
people , serving us with an unwavering duty and was always a calm and
reassuring presence especially in times of need. Her Majesty was respected
around the world and her dignity and grace were unmatched. May she rest in
peace."
Stewartry of Kirkcudbright
Lord Lieutenant: Matthew St Clair, The Lord Sinclair
"Today we deeply mourn the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II. Scotland held a very special place in the Queen's heart and today we join together to give thanks for her reign and a lifetime of unwavering and selfless dedication to public service."