Queen Elizabeth: 1971 PARADE ON WILLINGDON

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip and Princess Anne visited Powell River 51 years ago. On Monday, September 19, a memorial service acknowledging the passing of the UK’s longest-serving monarch was held at the Powell River Cenotaph in Townsite.

The ceremony, organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #164 (Powell River), drew approximately 200 people. The Powell River service was held the same day that the Queen’s funeral was held at Westminister Abbey. The RCMP sea, air and army cadets, were all present at the memorial service.