Alderman Allan Ewart MBE pays respects to Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall: ''I was honoured and privileged''

Alderman Allan Ewart MBE, Councillor for Downshire West, which includes Hillsborough was at Westminster Hall to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II this weekend.

By Kathryn McKenna

Published 19th Sep 2022, 09:00 BST

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Alderman Ewart said: “I was honoured and privileged to have the opportunity to pay my respects to Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II as she lay in state in Westminster Hall.

''I met her Majesty Queen Elizabeth when I was a member of the South Eastern Education and Library Board when she came to open the new school Downshire Primary following the amalgamation of HIllsborough and Culcavy schools in 2005.

''I was in her company on a number of occasions since then. In June 2017 I was honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours when she conferred on me the MBE for services to the community.

''As we move to a new era I trust King Charles III will carry on the foundation his beloved mother has laid for our nation. God Save the King.''