Lancaster MP joins Commons tribute to the Queen

Saturday, 10 September 2022 18:20

Lancaster MP, Cat Smith, has joined the tributes to the Queen during a special sitting of the House of Commons.

Following the announcement of the death of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, both Houses of Parliament met at noon on Friday 9 September for tributes to The Queen. At the start of the sittings in both chambers, there was a minute's silence after prayers.

Both Houses continued to pay tribute on Saturday 10 September.

Watch her speech below:

Cat Smith said: ‘’The Queen, through the Duchy of Lancaster, has always had a strong tie to my constituency. To us, she’s known as the Duke of Lancaster, which can catch visitors out!

‘’Because of this strong tie, the Queen visited many times, (including) Lancaster Priory in 1999, and she also personally approved the grant of a charter which constituted Lancaster University back in 1964.

‘’She also visited Lancaster Castle three times, in 1969, 1977, and 2015, literally days after I became an MP! You are handed your envelope as a newly elected member, and I got an additional envelope which said you’ll be meeting the Queen in a few days’ time, do you have a hat?

‘’Utterly terrified, I found myself on the platform at Lancaster station as the Royal train rolled in. The heavens opened, and it poured with rain. Hundreds of my constituents were out in this pouring rain, lining the streets, in the hope of catching a glimpse of Her Majesty.

‘’To me, that really bought home the power that the Queen had to bring people together from all walks of life, and all generations. It was an important lesson for me.

‘’It’s clear that my constituents who had the good fortune to meet her now have memories that will last a lifetime. So, as the sun sets on this second Elizabethan age, we give thanks that our nation has had the good fortune to have the Queen serve us for 70 years.

‘’May she rest in peace and rise in glory. God save the King.’’

Have you got a local news story? Email us now, newsdesk@beyondradio.co.uk

Join our free WhatsApp channel and get the latest news direct to your phone:

More from Local News

New car parking spaces open in Lancaster city centre

New car parking spaces have opened in Lancaster.
Stars to play in celebrity football match in Morecambe in memory of brave teenager

Soap and reality TV stars will play in a football match at Morecambe FC to raise money for a local cancer charity set up by a much-loved schoolboy.
U-turn confirmed on decision to pause Autism and ADHD referrals across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay

Plans to pause new referrals for autism and ADHD diagnoses for young people in Lancaster and Morecambe Bay have been put on hold, it has been confirmed.
Morecambe Promenade will NOT close during £2.6m electricity works

Residents and businesses have been reassured that Morecambe Promenade will remain open to traffic as a multi-million pound electricity upgrade continues.
Thumbs up for design changes marks start of "transformative year" for Eden Project Morecambe

Changes to the design of Eden Project Morecambe have been given planning approval - a decision hailed by Eden as a "major milestone".
Bolton-le-Sands pensioner, 81, targeted in telephone courier fraud banking scam

A Bolton-le-Sands pensioner in her 80s was targeted in a telephone courier fraud banking scam earlier today, said police.
LISTEN: Up to 200 homes between Slyne and Bolton-le-Sands refused

Plans to build up to 200 homes in fields between Bolton-le-Sands and Slyne-with-Hest have been turned down.
Volunteers plant 120 native trees at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as part of major nature recovery project

Volunteers from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary have helped plant 120 native trees in the hospital grounds, marking the latest step in a major programme to improve biodiversity and create greener, healthier spaces.
Celebrating 25 years since opening of Lancaster’s iconic Millennium Bridge

Lancaster’s iconic Lune Millennium Bridge is turning 25 today.
Lorry driver flees scene as teenagers suffer serious injuries in M6 collision near Lancaster

A teenage driver and his passenger suffered serious injuries following a collision involving two cars and a lorry on the M6 near Lancaster last night.
Autism and ADHD referrals paused across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay over high demand

New referrals for autism and ADHD diagnoses for young people in Lancaster and Morecambe Bay have been paused over "unprecedented high levels of demand".
Uber granted operators licence for Lancaster district

Taxi operator Uber will be regulated by the local authority after it was granted a private hire operator licence by Lancaster City Council.
Appeal to find relatives as memorial benches to be removed near Eden Project Morecambe site

Around 15 memorial benches will be removed near the site of the planned Eden Project Morecambe and relatives have been asked to come forward.
Lancaster branch of Lloyds bank to close this summer

The Lancaster branch of Lloyds bank is set to shut later this year.
Child's trike stolen from garden in Morecambe is found after police appeal

A little boy has been reunited with his trike after it was stolen from a garden in Morecambe.
Rock star John Waite proud of Lancaster roots on visit to home city

Lancaster rock star John Waite has delighted residents on a visit back home.
Morecambe and Heysham pubs win big at Lancashire Tourism Awards

Pubs from Morecambe and Heysham were among the winners at a county-wide celebration of the best in tourism.
First spades in the ground at Morecambe school's pioneering eco-garden

Land at a Morecambe primary school is being transformed into an eco-garden for pupils to learn about nature, wellbeing and the outdoors.
Morecambe FC Director of Fan Engagement resigns

The Morecambe Football Club Director of Fan Engagement has resigned after four-and-a-half months in the role.
65 e-bikes and e-scooters seized in three months during Lancaster district crackdown

65 e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized by police over the last three months in the area of the county including the Lancaster district.