Milton Keynes MPs Ben Everitt and Iain Stewart have been sent a message of thanks from Her Majesty The Queen after receiving their letter on MK’s city status success.
Last month the local MPs penned a letter to Her Majesty expressing their gratitude at Milton Keynes finally become a city as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Ben and Iain had both been campaigning hard for MK to be recognised for both its contributions to the country’s history, such as Bletchley Park, and to its future as it leads the way on innovation with driverless car trials and delivery robots.
In response to the MPs’ letter, the Assistant Private Secretary to The Queen wrote: “The Queen has asked me to thank you for your letter of 15th June with regard to the award of city status to Milton Keynes.
“Her Majesty was most grateful to you for taking the time to write as you did, and for the kind words of congratulations from the people of Milton Keynes on The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
“This message comes to you, and to the people of Milton Keynes, with Her Majesty’s warmest good wishes.”
Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, said: “I’m absolutely delighted Milton Keynes was awarded city status as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations – the 70th year of a monarch’s reign is a once in history event so it makes it even more special that we received it as part of this occasion.
“It is truly an honour to receive this message of thanks from Her Majesty and we look forward to a visit from a member of the Royal Family in the near future!”
