Official statement on the death of Her Majesty The Queen 

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our deepest sympathies are with the whole Royal Family.  

Her Majesty’s generous support to Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeals over many years has helped people around the world in their hour of greatest need. We were honoured to receive her support to so many of our appeals. 

Disasters Emergency Committee CEO, Saleh Saeed OBE, said:

“We are all deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We remain extremely grateful for all of the support she has offered the DEC and our appeals over the years.  

“In giving her support to DEC appeals, Her Majesty not only helped personally, but also inspired countless others to offer their own help and let people know that even in their darkest times, she and many others across the UK, care and are there for them. 

On behalf of the DEC, we want to extend our deepest condolences and thoughts to the Royal Family.”