The Queen has written to a Furness’ local MP to thank residents for their Jubilee well wishes.
MP Simon Fell received the surprise letter of thanks after Barrow and Furness residents sent a collective card to Buckingham Palace in celebration of the Queen’s ascension to the throne.
In the lead up to the Platinum Jubilee, Mr Fell ran an open competition for residents to design a card of well wishes for the MP to send to the Monarch on their behalf.
After receiving hundreds of entries, the MP chose a colourful design with the centre piece of the Corgi dog. The card was designed by Orla of St Columba’s school.
In the response to Mr Fell from the Palace, signed by the Head of the Private Office, the Queen sent “Her best wishes to all for a most enjoyable Platinum Jubilee year.”
Commenting upon receipt of the letter, Simon said: “This is just fantastic, and a very pleasant and unexpected surprise.
“I wanted to share the response from the Palace with everyone, as the card was sent on behalf of all Barrow and Furness residents.
“My thanks again go to Orla for a fantastic card design, and to Her Majesty in this, her Platinum year.”
