CEO Letter

Paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A Walpole Member update from our Chief Executive Officer, Helen Brocklebank, on the passing of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II
8th Sep 2022
Written by
Helen Brocklebank
Chief Executive Officer
Walpole
CEO Letter Paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Dear Members,

 

I know you will all share my profound grief at the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

With her extraordinary and selfless public service, her untiring endeavours for the welfare of her people, her dedication to her country, and the example she set to us all during her reign, Her Majesty will always be held in reverent, affectionate and grateful remembrance.

On behalf of Michael Ward, Chairman of Walpole, the Walpole Board and the Walpole team, I would like to express our most sincere condolences to His Majesty King Charles and the Royal family. 

As we observe the public mourning for Her Majesty, all Walpole events will be postponed. 

May light perpetual shine upon her.

Yours sincerely,

Helen Brocklebank

Chief Executive Officer, Walpole

 

NB The official guidance for the period of National Mourning can be found here. Walpole Members wishing to discuss any queries regarding the period of National Mourning are invited to contact Walpole’s Head of Communications, Carly Von Speyr. 

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