Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022
Together with the whole nation, we mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth and give thanks for her life of devoted service. We are inspired by her example of bringing people together at times of both challenge and celebration. We send our sincere condolences to King Charles III and the Royal Family.
Read the messages of condolence from local leaders in York.
You may send your own message of condolence via www.royal.uk.
You may wish to contribute to York’s book of condolences in person at West Offices, between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, from Friday 9 September.
If you wish to place floral tributes to The Queen you can do this on the lawn outside West Offices’ Customer Centre or outside York Minster in the Dean’s Park under the Five Sisters Window. Please remember to remove any plastic wrapping.
Visit City of York Council’s website for updates about local arrangements in York.
The Queen will be greatly missed and you may feel a personal sense of loss and grief. For advice and support please visit: https://www.nhs.uk
or www.cruse.org.uk. York Minster will also be offering pastoral support.
A period of national mourning has commenced. Visit GOV.UK for guidance on the period of national mourning with information about ceremonial plans, funeral details, and paying tribute (including flags, flowers and silences).
