QUEEN ELIZABETH II Remembering Her Majesty The Queen

Remembering Her Majesty The Queen

Residents across Brent remember Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, following her death at the age of 96

Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September, residents paid their respects and shared their special memories of

Queen Elizabeth II by signing books of condolence that were open in libraries,

Brent Civic Centre and online.

Many also joined the Mayor of Brent as he read the Proclamation to mark

The Queen’s death and the beginning of our new King’s reign on Sunday 11

September on the steps of Wembley

Stadium.

Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of

Brent Council, said: “The Queen was an inspiration to us all with her unfaltering service and lifetime of dedication. Just this summer, her

Platinum Jubilee brought communities together and gave us all a chance to celebrate her incredible 70-year reign.

Her passing will be felt by all, but her legacy will live on.” Tolani Olorunfemi: “We are going to miss The Queen. She was a mother to all of us. She served for 70 years, that is significant. May her soul rest in peace.”

Rajen Varsani: “When she died, it affected people more than they thought it would. It seems like a smooth transition to the new King and I think everyone is behind him.” Geraldine Cooke: “She means so many things to all of us, including her ability to bring people together.”

Yvette Sowah: “My fond memory of The Queen is having met her when I was a child. I won a competition and got to go to Westminster Abbey for a big Commonwealth ceremony.”

Crowds gather to hear the royal proclamation on the Wembley Stadium steps