Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE said: ‘In this moment of great sadness as we mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, profound loss will be felt by millions of people across our nation, the Commonwealth and around the world.
Her Majesty’s 70 years of unwavering duty and dedicated service to our country will forever be remembered, as will her dignity and grace. On behalf of Newham residents, Councillors and all at the Council, my deepest sorrow and most heartfelt condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family who are mourning at this moment of profound loss.’