​BRAMPTON, ON (September 8, 2022) – The City of Brampton joins the country and the entire Commonwealth in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, ​Canada’s Head of State.

The City of Brampton has lowered flags at all its facilities in memory of Queen Elizabeth and in honour of her dedicated service.

A book of condolences is available in the City Hall Atrium during weekday business hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for those who wish to pay their respects. Click here to leave messages in an online condolences book.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was the United Kingdom's longest-serving monarch and Canada's head of state. She died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96, after reigning for 70 years.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in London on April 21, 1926, and was the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York.

In November 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, and their marriage lasted 73 years until his death in April 2021. They had four children together: Charles, King of the United Kingdom; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

When her father died in February 1952, Elizabeth—then 25 years old—became queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (known today as Sri Lanka), as well as Head of the Commonwealth.

Queen Elizabeth had a special relationship with Canada and the Region of Peel. She toured Canada as both Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, and as Queen on numerous occasions. During her 1973 Royal tour, she visited Brampton for the 100th anniversary of the town. During the visit, the Queen and Prince Philip were taken to Gage Park where they were guests of honour during official centennial celebrations.

Peel Region has a number of places named in honour of the Queen, including in the City of Brampton’s historic venue Alderlea, named “The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Pavilion”.

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“On behalf of the City of Brampton, I extended deepest and sincere condolences to the Royal Family, Great Britain, Canada and the entire Commonwealth on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As the UK’s longest-serving monarch and Canada’s longest-reigning sovereign, Queen Elizabeth dedicated her life to unwavering public service. She will forever be remembered as an important part of Canada’s history and that of Brampton’s, visiting our community in 1973 for the 100th anniversary of the town. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, the people of Great Britain and the entire Commonwealth at this most sad time.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton


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