Her Excellency the Governor said  “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of The Queen. I offer my sincere condolences to  His Majesty The King and the Royal Family  at  this  difficult  time.  The loss will  be  deeply  felt  throughout  Bermuda, the  Commonwealth and around the world.

As a British woman, very much a child of the Commonwealth, The Queen’s devotion to service, her  resilience  and  the  example  she  set as a female leader continues to be an inspiration to me.

The Queen’s commitment to her people, within the United Kingdom, the Overseas Territories and the Commonwealth, was declared  on her  21st  birthday when she dedicated her life to service with the words “I declare before you all that my whole life whether  it be long or short shall be devoted to your service”.

Throughout her 70 years on the throne, The Queen’s dedication to service was steadfast and made a real difference in the day-to-day lives of people around the world. The imprint of The Queen's selfless service is exemplified by her  patronage of over 600 charities, military associations, and public organisations.

Queen  Elizabeth II was a much loved and respected figure in Bermuda and will be remembered fondly.”

Her Excellency, Ms Rena Lalgie

Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Bermuda