Following the Queen's death at 96, Sir Robert said:
“The whole country has shared a feeling of shock and disbelief at the passing of the Queen. Despite her age, we sort of fooled ourselves that she would always be with us. Hers was a long life of dedication and service to our country. Even as recently as Tuesday this week she was carrying out her official duties, appointing the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss. Hers will be hard shoes to fill but King Charles has probably served the longest apprenticeship in history and I am sure he will carry the monarchy forward building on the rock solid foundations bequeathed to him. The country mourns her passing but it also celebrates a long life of selfless service which will never again be repeated in our history.
We will never forget her visit to Scarborough to open the Open-Air Theatre in 2010. It was the perfect day, graced as it was with the presence of Her Majesty. May she rest in peace.”
