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CostaBlancaPeople 13th - 19th September 2022
13th - 19th September - edition 958
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Spain pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
the world watched as the passing of Queen elizabeth ii was announced last week. Since then, tributes have been pouring in from world leaders in honour of the beloved monarch. Locally, tributes were paid to the Queen in torrevieja where a minute’s silence was observed and the british flag was flown at half mast in plaza de la Constitución as a mark of respect. the mayor of torrevieja, eduardo
dolón, alongside a large contingent of the local government team and members of various associations of british residents, attended the solemn service. A book of condolence was also opened at the entrance to the town hall which will later be presented to the british royal family. eduardo dolón told the Costa blanca people, “i would like to express my sincere sympathy and deepest condolences on the occasion of the sad death of Queen
elizabeth ii, on behalf of the entire town of torrevieja, to the more than 5,000 british residents registered in our city and who are authentic torrevejenses. From here, i can only praise the figure of Queen elizabeth ii, her example as a monarch and a reference for all, having impeccably represented her people for 70 years. on Friday, in the plaza de la Constitución, we paid tribute to her by observing a minute of silence, raising the United Kingdom flag, the Union Jack, to half mast and signing a book of condolences. this book will remain in the main entrance of the town hall so that any citizen can offer their condolences to the
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