‘She had a special place in her heart for Prince Edward Island:’ P.E.I. officials pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Following the Sept. 8 loss of life of the Queen, books of condolence might be accessible for Prince Edward Islanders to signal at a number of places for the following 9 days.
A guide of condolence might be accessible at Authorities Home in Charlottetown for between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Different places embrace the Coles Constructing in Charlottetown and the provincial libraries in Souris, Montague, Summerside and Tignish.
“Our province has welcomed Her Majesty on a number of events, and we share our deep sorrow with all different peoples of the Commonwealth and the world.” – Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry
Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry, the Queen’s consultant in P.E.I., launched a press release on the afternoon of Sept. 8, during which she prolonged her condolences, on behalf of all Islanders, to all members of the Royal Household.
“I do know from my assembly with Her Majesty in London in March of 2018 that she had a particular place in her coronary heart for Prince Edward Island,” stated Perry. “Our province has welcomed Her Majesty on a number of events, and we share our deep sorrow with all different peoples of the Commonwealth and the world.”
P.E.I. Premier Dennis King additionally launched a press release shortly after the information.
“For the reason that starting of her reign in 1952, Her Majesty has been a most dutiful monarch, actively taking part in on a regular basis duties, constitutional affairs and public engagements.”
The discharge talked about the Queen and Prince Philip’s visits to P.E.I. in 1951, 1959, 1964 and 1973.
“As we mourn the passing of our Queen, we’re privileged to commemorate His Majesty’s accession to the throne and prolong our honest greatest needs for himself and for the welfare and prosperity of the folks all through the Commonwealth.”
Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown stated the flags in any respect Metropolis of Charlottetown services and parks might be lowered to half-mast through the interval of mourning.
“Her Majesty has stood on the helm of a nation throughout a outstanding interval in historical past and leaves behind a proud and appreciable legacy of management and dignity,” he stated in a press release on Sept. 8. “Because the longest-reigning British monarch, Her Majesty’s steadfast dedication to her reign is actually admirable and has impressed thousands and thousands all over the world.”
Logan MacLean is a reporter with the SaltWire Community in Prince Edward Island. He may be reached by electronic mail at [email protected] and adopted on Twitter @loganmaclean94.
