Chief Constable of Kent Police Alan Pughsley QPM said: ‘I am deeply saddened by the news from Buckingham Palace of the death this afternoon of Her Majesty The Queen and I would like to pass on the condolences of all officers and staff at Kent Police to the Royal Family at this time.
‘The Queen has been a steadfast servant of this and many other countries as head of state for decades; the stability she has provided and her extraordinary strength of character will be sorely missed.
‘The police service has a very special affection for The Sovereign, as office holders under The Crown, and this sad news unites the policing family in grief.
‘Over the next two weeks the Union Flag will fly in accordance with Royal protocol to mark Her Majesty’s death.’