Queen Elizabeth released a statement from
Balmoral on Scottish referendum
Her Majesty said the entire United Kingdom
would respect yesterday's vote
She accepted there were 'strong feelings and
emotions' regarding decision
She called on everyone to work constructively
for Scotland's future in UK
Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness called for a
Northern Ireland border poll
HER
MAJESTY'S STATEMENT IN FULL
After many months of discussion,
debate, and careful thought, we now know the outcome of the Referendum, and it
is a result that all of us throughout the United Kingdom will respect.
For many in Scotland and elsewhere
today, there will be strong feelings and contrasting emotions – among family,
friends and neighbours.
That, of course, is the nature of the
robust democratic tradition we enjoy in this country. But I have no doubt that
these emotions will be tempered by an understanding of the feelings of others.
Now, as we move forward, we should
remember that despite the range of views that have been expressed, we have in
common an enduring love of Scotland, which is one of the things that helps to
unite us all.
Knowing the people of Scotland as I do,
I have no doubt that Scots, like others throughout the United Kingdom, are able
to express strongly-held opinions before coming together again in a spirit of
mutual respect and support, to work constructively for the future of Scotland
and indeed all parts of this country.
My family and I will do all we can to
help and support you in this important task.
ELIZABETH R.
Balmoral, 19th September, 2014
