The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Jacqueline McLaren, said the Queen was a big part of her family's tradition.
She was the first to sign the books of condolence opened up at the City Chambers and she said she looked forward to welcoming King Charles to Glasgow.
She said: “I hope he visits us first. I would like to take him on a tour of the City Chambers and of the city.”
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The Lord Provost signed the book of condolence at the City Chambers and said the Queen was a part of her family life.
Before siging, she laid flowers outside the City Chambers.
The Lord Provost said: “It was always a part of the McLaren family Christmas, the Queen’s speech before Christmas dinner. I think that’s the same for a lot of families in Glasgow.”
She said: “The Queen was a regular visitor to Glasgow. In general, for the Royal Family Scotland is their go to place for happiness. It is a place they love. The Queen took a lot of interest in the city.
“We’ve opened up the books of condolence for people to come and sign to be sent to the Royal family.”
In the book, The Lord Provost, wrote: “On behalf of the people of Glasgow. A time of great sadness for all those across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth who held her dear.
“HM the Queen a Monarch who served with pride and dignity and grace for more than 70 years.
“The longest serving monarch in British history. A record-breaking reign that oversaw and withstood changes and challenges.
“Her majesty was a figure of constancy and comfort to many.”
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The books are now open to the public every day, from weekdays between 9am and 8pm, and at weekends between 9am and 5pm.
Susan Aitken, Leader of the Council, George Redmond, Labour group leader, Former Lord Provosts and other senior councillors and MSPs, including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Conservative MSP Sandesh Gulhane also signed the book.
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