The Queen last night issued an ‘unprecedented’ plea to the nation to ‘come together’ and strive for a truly united kingdom. From Balmoral, she acknowledged the rancour of recent days but urged people to put aside their ‘strongly-held’ opinions for the sake of unity. Her statement, issued after SNP leader Alex Salmond resigned, was also a clear message to politicians trying to appease voters on both sides of the border. Scroll down for video Queen Elizabeth today released a statement on the Scottish decision to remain in the Union Her Majesty apparently told a well-wisher on Sunday that voters should 'think very carefully about the future'
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Queen Elizabeth released a statement from Balmoral on Scottish referendum
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Her Majesty said the entire United Kingdom would respect yesterday's vote
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She accepted there were 'strong feelings and emotions' regarding decision
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She called on everyone to work constructively for Scotland's future in UK
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Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness called for a Northern Ireland border poll
@placeholder, pictured here with Alex Salmond, right, was said to be privately concerned about the prospect of Scottish independence and the breakup of the United Kingdom which she pledged to govern