Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 today (September 8th), after 70 years on the throne.
She was Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign and the longest reign of a British monarch.
The Royal Family released a statement on Twitter stating that “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Her 73-year-old son Prince Charles, now automatically becomes King.
We offer our deepest condolences to the @RoyalFamily on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Canadians across the country will mourn the loss of The Queen. Let us take a moment to honour Her Majesty’s memory in each of our own ways. pic.twitter.com/DzTMuYzQgX
— Governor General of Canada (@GGCanada) September 8, 2022
In Ottawa, the flag at the Peace Tower has been lowered.
Canadian flag is now half-mast on Peace Tower. pic.twitter.com/pAvGtYypyW
— Guillaume Bertrand (@GuBertrand) September 8, 2022
Halton Regional Police Service has lowered their flags to half-mast.
“The HRPS joins the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and extending our deep condolences to the @RoyalFamily. In honour of her remarkable reign and devotion to public service, our flags have been lowered to half-mast.”
– Chief Stephen Tanner pic.twitter.com/fOCTnnmN0g— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) September 8, 2022
Milton Mayor Gordon Krantz shared his thoughts on the Queen’s passing, issuing a statement on Thursday:
“It is with heavy hearts, the Town of Milton joins the world in mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family and everyone around the world grieving Her Majesty.
“As Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, her loss will be greatly felt around the globe.
“With a 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has been the only monarch many members of our community have known.
“We are grateful for her record-setting length of service to Canada and the world.
“The flags at Town Hall and Town of Milton facilities will be at half-mast in her honour.”
