Announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The formal announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II has been received by Carmarthenshire County Council.
Chairman of Carmarthenshire County Council Cllr Rob Evans said: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of The Queen and on behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council and residents we extend our deepest sympathies to The Royal Family.
"Her Majesty the Queen was Britain's longest-reigning monarch and truly was the Queen of Queen's.
“As a mark of respect flags have been lowered to half-mast at Carmarthen’s County Hall, Llanelli Town Hall and Ammanford Town Hall. Blue flags at Cefn Sidan Beach and Pendine Beach have also been lowered.”