THE MAYOR has lead Reading’s tributes to the Queen by laying a wreath this morning.
Cllr Rachel Eden visited the statue of Queen Victoria in Blaghrave Street to leave her floral offering.
In a joint statement with the leader of the council, Cllr Jason Brock, she said: “It is with great sadness that Reading Borough Council and the people of Reading have learnt of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. We join the rest of the United Kingdom in extending our deepest sympathies to The Royal Family.
“Our thoughts are with them at this time.”
Reading Borough Council is now organising ways in which the town can pay their own respects.
Books of condolence will open in a number of sites across the town. The venues are to be confirmed, but expected to be Reading Town Hall and Reading Minster Church.
Churches will also be opening for prayer and reflection. They will have their own books for people to sign.
Flags across Reading will fly at half mast until the day after the Queen’s funeral.
