Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, September 8.

The Council created this web page to host information about how the Council was marking her passing and the proclamation of King Charles III.

Below are links to statements, press releases and videos which were produced during the period of national mourning.

Books of condolence at the Council offices and Loughborough Town Hall remain open until 5pm on Tuesday, September 20.

The following press releases and statements were issued:

• Statement by the Mayor of Charnwood following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II
• Proclamation service to be held in Loughborough
• Crowds gather for historic Proclamation service 
• Residents invited to join thanksgiving service
• The Council's plans and arrangements during the period of national mourning
• Buildings illuminated in memory of Queen
• Memories of Her Majesty
• Council customs during a period of national mourning
• Thanksgiving event takes place in memory of Queen

Books of condolence

Our Books of Condolence have now closed. They will be retained by the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

You can still record a message of condolence on the Royal Family website.

Flowers

Flowers laid at the Carillon Tower in Queen's Park, Loughborough in memory of the Queen have now been removed. They will be composted and the compost will be used on flower beds in the park. Cards and messages left with flowers have been collected and stored with Books of Condolence.

Videos

We produced a series of videos during the period of national mourning. They can be viewed below.

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