Holyrood leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II one 12 months on from dying
The Queen died at Balmoral on September 8 final 12 months on the age of 96, sparking 11 days of mourning.
As the nation marks one 12 months for the reason that lack of its longest-reigning monarch, leaders at Holyrood got here collectively to commend Queen Elizabeth II’s dedication to the nation.
First Minister Humza Yousaf stated: “One year since the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth does present a moment for reflection on a long and dedicated life of public service.”
He added: “Her Majesty’s deep fondness for Scotland was well known.
“It is here that Queen Elizabeth chose to spend her most private family moments each summer and it is within the halls and gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse that Her Majesty welcomes thousands of community leaders, volunteers, artists, activists, faith leaders and essential key workers in recognition of their service to Scotland.”
Mr Yousaf stated he needed to ship his ideas, and people of the Scottish folks, to the King forward of the anniversary of his mom’s dying.
Scottish Tory chief Douglas Ross stated: “Twelve months ago, thousands of Scots gathered as her cortege made the final, poignant, six-hour journey from Balmoral to Holyrood Palace, as she had wished.
“Flowers marked the route in Ballater, bagpipes played in Aboyne, farmers lined their tractors on the roadside and thousands stood on the Royal Mile to pay their last respects.
“Our late Queen brought the country together in her life and in her death.
“The late Queen cherished Scotland and, in her passing, the country showed how much it cherished her.”
Scottish Labour chief Anas Sarwar praised the late Queen as a “dedicated public servant, demonstrating strength, leadership and empathy when her country needed it the most”.
“She brought our nation together at a time of crises and left a legacy of compassion in the various causes she championed,” he added.
“She reminded us that despite political disagreements and arguments, everyone here in Holyrood is here in the service of the Scottish people.
“Her kindness, wisdom and integrity are timeless values that will be passed down through the generations.”
Scottish Lib Dem chief Alex Cole Hamilton stated the Queen’s dying “ended a constancy in the lives of everyone in this chamber”.
He added: “It was a moment in time that will come to define the early years of this century.
“Across these islands, the Commonwealth and indeed the whole world, there was a collective sigh of sadness and thanksgiving for her life of service.
“And then, in the minutes and hours and days that followed the announcement from the Palace, Operation Unicorn unfolded with quiet precision and I pay particular tribute to the staff of this Parliament and public service workers across Scotland for the many hours and days they dedicated to that task.”