Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been released by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, expressing condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96 and the longest reigning monarch in British history.
“On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, Britain, and the rest of the Commonwealth on our collective loss. As the longest reigning monarch in British history, the Queen has been a constant presence and the leading figure of our time. Her steadfast commitment to duty, the people, and her work has been a source of admiration and inspiration. All flags in the Municipality have been lowered, and we will be sending an official letter of condolence on behalf of all of Council and the Municipality to the Royal Family. Together we mourn the loss of our Queen.”
~ Municipality of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.
Clarington has ties to the monarchy dating back to 1988 when Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowden, and the Queen’s sister, visited Bowmanville for the unveiling of the newly renovated Town Hall. A ceremonial chair used by Princess Margaret remains in place today in Council Chambers.
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Municipality of Clarington
Leanne Walker
Communications Specialist
905-623-3379 ext. 2217 or lwalker@clarington.net
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