Organisations leave tributes and turn corporate logos black as a mark of respect for the monarch, who died yesterday

Leading housing bodies have paid respect to Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday afternoon at the age of 96.

Housebuilders, membership organisations and affordable housing providers have posted tributes on their social media channels, with many changing their corporate logos to a black and white version (see below).

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Chief executives and other sector leaders have also left their own tributes to the monarch, who died at Balmoral yesterday after an unprecedented 70-year reign.

Kate Henderson, chief executive of the National Housing Federation posting on Twitter, said: “National Housing Federation colleagues and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, who served the country tirelessly during her 70 year reign. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family during this difficult time.”

The Chartered Institute of Housing said it would remain silent on social media throughout today as a mark of respect and said it was “saddened to acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time”

The Home Builders Federation said: “HBF and our members join the country in mourning the death of the Queen. She served our country selflessly for over 70 years and we all send our sympathies to the Royal Family at this time of national mourning.

The G15 group of housing associations in London said it was “deeply saddened” by the Queen’s passing.

It said: “Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, and with all those to whom she meant so much.

Barratt, Britain’s largest housebuilder, said the Queen “has been a source of strength and stability for more than 70 years”. It added: “We join millions around the world in expressing our sadness at her passing, and our gratitude for a lifetime of incredible service.”

Housing association giant L&Q described the Queen’s 70-year reign as “extraordinary” and said it “epitomised fortitude and a life-long devotion to public service.” It added: “She will be mourned and greatly missed by people all around the world.”

Housebuilder Persimmon posted a large picture of the Queen with the simple message: “In loving memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Thank you for your service.”

 

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