Nottingham Castle has confirmed a flag cannot be flown in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II due to 'structural issues.' Throughout Thursday night and Friday, September 9, significant buildings and places across Nottinghamshire and the city have been flying the Union Jack at half mast in honour of the Queen, following her death on the afternoon of Thursday, September 8.
However, Nottingham Castle announced that the flag pole had been decommissioned a number of years ago as a result of structural damage. Peter Salisbury, the director of finance and corporate services, spoke on behalf of the castle. He said: "The flag pole has been decommissioned a number of years ago due to structural damage.”
He went on to add: "Flags have not been flown here for at least three to four years. The pole is right by the castle’s cliff, and the flag cannot be flown due to structural issues.”
People across Nottingham have been paying their respects to the Queen today after Nottingham City Council confirmed plans for a Book of Condolence. A statement issued by the leader of the city council, Councillor David Mellen, and Lord Mayor of Nottingham Councillor Wendy Smith on Thursday evening, confirmed a Book of Condolence would be opened at the Council House in Market Square and at locations around the city.
The statement also said if people wish to lay flowers they can do so on the Council House steps. The death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 was confirmed by Buckingham Palace in a statement on Thursday evening, September 8. It read: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon (September 8). The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
The city council is also flying flags on its buildings at half mast.
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