Nottingham Castle has confirmed a flag cannot be flown in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II due to 'structural issues.' Throughout Thursday night and Friday, September 9, significant buildings and places across Nottinghamshire and the city have been flying the Union Jack at half mast in honour of the Queen, following her death on the afternoon of Thursday, September 8.
However, Nottingham Castle announced that the flag pole had been decommissioned a number of years ago as a result of structural damage. Peter Salisbury, the director of finance and corporate services, spoke on behalf of the castle. He said: "The flag pole has been decommissioned a number of years ago due to structural damage.”
He went on to add: "Flags have not been flown here for at least three to four years. The pole is right by the castle’s cliff, and the flag cannot be flown due to structural issues.”
