C Celebrate the Life Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II, 1926–2022

HM The Late Queen attending attending a service and reception on 13 May 2013 to re-dedicate the Temple Church organ © Chris Christodolou

The Inner Temple joined the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Treasurer and members of the Inn are deeply thankful for Her Majesty’s long reign and service to the nation. The Union Flag flew at half-mast over the Treasury Building for the period of national mourning in memory of the Late Queen and a book of condolence is available for members to sign. The Inner Temple had the honour of receiving Her Majesty The Late Queen Elizabeth II at the Inn on numerous occasions including for the Rededication of the Round in Temple Church in 1958; the 400th Anniversary of the Letters Patent granted to The Inner and Middle Temple by James I in 2008; and more recently in 2013 for a special service following restoration of the Temple Church Harrison & Harrison organ.

23 March 1954

Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by HM The Queen Mother, visited for the Rededication of the Chancel.

13 November 1952

Her Majesty The Queen laid the foundation stone of the rebuilt hall of Inner Temple.

9 November 1955

Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, visit The inner Temple Hall for a Grand Day dinner.

7 November 1958

Left: Rededication of the Round Church attended by Her Majesty The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HM The Queen Mother. Right: The Queen inspecting the charter.

17 December 1966

Amity Dinner attended by Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, who was also attending a service of thanksgiving in the Church.

26 June 1985

Service of thanksgiving for the 800th anniversary of the consecration of the Round Church 1185–1985 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

24 June 2008

400th Anniversary of the letters patent granted to the Inns by James I, commemorated by a service of thanksgiving in the Temple Church, attended by Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

7 May 2013

Service of Rededication for the completed restoration of the Temple Church organ in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

6 June 2022

A joint loyal address from the Treasurers of The Inner Inner and Middle Temple is sent to Her Majesty The Queen in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee.