Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il, the UK's longest-serving monarch, and Canada's head of state, died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in London, England 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”.
Commemoration
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 until Tuesday, September 20, for those who wish to pay their respects. An online version is also available below.
Community Candlelight Vigil
Sunday, September 18 at 8:00 PM at the steps of City Hall, in Ken Whillans Square
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 Service of Remembrance
Monday, September 19 at 10:55 AM at the Memorial Square Cenotaph, within Ken Whillans Square
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 609 Service of Remembrance
Monday, September 19 at 10:55 AM at Branch 609 in Bramalea