The Refugee Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and we pay tribute to her remarkable service to our nation.

We send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this desperately sad time.

The loss of Queen Elizabeth II will be deeply felt by the millions of people in the UK and all around the world who regarded her with deep respect and affection.

She came to the throne shortly after our own organisation was created and served the UK and the Commonwealth with a deep-rooted sense of duty and service.