The staff, board, and member companies of the Energy Industries Council (EIC) in the UK and around the globe are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Her death marks the end of one of the longest and greatest reigns of any monarch in history. Her graceful presence will be forever missed.
Under her 70-year reign, the United Kingdom and the nations of the Commonwealth witnessed some of the greatest ups and downs in modern history. But her considerable tact, shrewd diplomacy, upbeat spirit, and unwavering dedication gave strength and hope to her subjects and many others across the globe.
Many consider her reign as a Golden Age in which the UK and the Commonwealth of 54 nations, which she helped create, witnessed decades of great prosperity, despite the ravages of wars, economic recessions, natural disasters, and a global pandemic.
Her considerable soft power left a great impact on every aspect of life, business, and politics in the UK and the UK’s place in the world.
We wish to convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to the King, the Crown Prince, her family and to the peoples of the United Kingdom and the nations of the Commonwealth.