Mayor of Dudley's joy at receiving message from the Queen

Councillor Anne Millward, The Mayor of Dudley, recently penned a letter to the Queen highlighting her charities for the year ahead - the Duke of Edinburgh award and Dudley Mind - inspired by the work of the Royal family.

In her letter, the Mayor talked about her admiration for the Duke of Edinburgh in his efforts to support young people and how the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have inspired her with their work to raise awareness of mental health.

In return she received a letter from the Queen’s private secretary from Windsor Castle, in which the Queen offered her thanks and warmest wishes to the Mayor for taking the time to write.

Mayor of Dudley, Cllr Anne Millward, who has received a message from the Queen - having written to her Majesty to outline her chosen charities which were inspired by the Royal family

Cllr Millward said: "I’m delighted and honoured the Queen has taken the time to read my letter and send a response.

"I have long admired the work of the Royal family and they have truly inspired by charities of choice for my Mayoral year.

"I will pledge to do all I can to raise a significant sum of money to support the amazing work they do."

For more information about the Mayor of Dudley go to https://www.mayorofdudley.org.uk/welcome.