On Friday morning, September 9, a minute’s silence was noticed within the Plaza de la Constitución because the Union flag was lowered to half mast on the event of the loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday.

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, and members of the municipal authorities, in addition to members of various associations of British residents, attended the minute of silence.

A guide of condolence was additionally positioned on the entrance to the City Corridor the place it may be signed by any member of the general public who needs to pay his or her respects.

The mayor has shared his sympathy on behalf of all the city of Torrevieja to the greater than 5,000 British residents who’ve chosen they metropolis as their residence.

Dolón has praised Queen Elizabeth II, saying that she has been an instance as queen and a reference for the residents of the UK and for the remainder of the world, having completely represented the British folks for the final 70 years.

The mayor stated that the flag will stay on the flagpole within the Plaza de la Constitución for 3 days and {that a} funeral mass will likely be held within the Church of the Immaculate Conception within the coming days, with the presence of representatives of all of the British associations of Torrevieja.