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The Mayor of Solihull has written to the Queen offering his condolences on behalf of the people of Solihull after the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. You can read the full letter below.
"Dear Madam,
On behalf of the loyal people of Solihull we send our deepest sympathy to Your Majesty and members of the Royal Family; there is great sadness across Solihull at the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with you and the Royal Family at this time.
As an expression of our sadness, flags will fly at half-mast.
I have the honour to be, Madam, Your Majesty's humble and obedient servant.
Yours faithfully
Councillor Stuart Davis
Mayor of Solihull"