Local political leaders have expressed their concern over the Queen’s health, with West Yorkshire’s Mayor saying the region’s “thoughts and prayers” were with Her Majesty.

After news the Queen was under medical supervision at Balmoral, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty the Queen, sending our love and prayers from all of us in West Yorkshire.”

Leader of Bradford Council Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe said: “I’m worried to hear the latest news about the Queen’s health.

“Her Majesty the Queen is very much loved and respected, as we saw at the Jubilee events we celebrated across our district. We’re all willing her to feel better very soon.”

A statement from the Conservative Group on Bradford Council said: “The Conservative Group are hoping for the best for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Councillor Rebecca Poulsen, Leader of the Conservative Group said: “My Conservative Group colleagues and I are deeply saddened to hear of Her Majesty’s serious ill health.

“It has been a testament to her devotion to service of the British people that she has continued to work through ongoing serious mobility issues at 96 years of age.

“We can only hope that her condition improves and our thoughts are with her and all of those dear to her at this time.”

Councillor Brendan Stubbs, Liberal Democrat leader in Bradford, said: “The Queen has served the country and the commonwealth with dignity and grace. Our thoughts are with her and the family at the sad time.”

A spokesman for the local Green Party said: “Our thoughts and best wishes are with the Queen and her family in this difficult time.”