POLITICIANS from across Dorset have paid tribute to the Queen - praising her 'devotion' to public service.

Tributes to the longest-reigning monarch in British history came from all over the county.

She had been widely praised for her commitment to public service and her personable nature.

Councillor Louie O’Leary, who represents the Littlemoor and Preston ward on Dorset Council, paid tribute to Her Majesty’s ‘unwavering dedication’.

He said: “Her dedication to this nation was unwavering and will alway shine as an example to all.

“For one last time, God Save the Queen.

“Long live the King.”

On behalf of the people of Beaminster the town council’s Chairman, Councillor Craig Monks will be writing to Buckingham Palace to express the town’s sorrow. 

Councillor Monks said: “70 years ago the Queen said ‘I declare before you all that in my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong’

“That life of service that the Queen gave to our nations will be remembered as her legacy of tireless, dignified service to her peoples”.

Puddletown Parish Council said: “A life based on service and dedication to her country and a life that touched so many around the world and at home. A true inspiration.”

Councillor Jim Draper, chairman of Portland Town Council, said: “On behalf of Portland Town council and the community of Portland, I offer our heartfelt condolences to The Royal Family. 

 “We remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of public duty and service given by our longest-reigning monarch. 

 “It is with great fondness that we look back on her many visits to Portland during her reign.”

Councillor Ann Weaving, Mayor of Weymouth, said Her Majesty was ‘such an influential monarch’ and would be ‘greatly missed’.

The Mayor of Bridport, Councillor Ian Bark, said the Queen had “remained a constant” during times of great social turbulence.

And, Mayor of Dorchester, Councillor Janet Hewitt paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s “immense dedication and commitment to duty.”