At this extremely sad time, on behalf of Reading West Conservative Association, its members and its Officers, we express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and we give thanks for the life and devoted commitment to public service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The world is a much poorer place for her passing and our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the Royal Family at this saddest of times. After more than 70 years as Sovereign held in such high esteem, her loss will be felt deeply by millions of people around the world.