Queen Elizabeth the 2nd was a lovely person and it is very sad that she has passed away, we know that she came to Hull on a number of occasions. We send our sympathy to her family they will all be vey upset and we also welcome King Charles to his new position.

Statement from James Newman OBE, Chair and Stephen Parnaby OBE, Deputy Chair of the
Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership

‘’On behalf of HEY LEP, its Boards and networks, we would like to express our sadness and sincere condolences and sympathy to all the Royal Family at the upsetting news of the death
of our Sovereign, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. They are all in our thoughts and prayers at this extremely sad time.

During her long reign, our Queen demonstrated exceptional leadership, patience, humility
and determination, qualities that are much valued in these uncertain times for our country
and the World. Our thoughts are with all our colleagues and partners, who are affected by
this news at this very difficult time.”