Australians and the rest of the world are mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll who passed away September 8 at age 96.
It was announced in a statement by Buckingham Palace that read, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow”.
Her Majesty lived a long life of dedicated service to the Commonwealth, taking to the throne at the tender age of 25 and reigning for 70 subsequent years.
Royalists and fans of the Queen are commemorating the loss around Australia, sharing their thoughts and condolences ahead of the funeral that is set to take place at Westminster Abbey on 19 September.
A public condolence book will be open at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney CBD where people can also leave flowers on the George St entrance, an online portal for Queensland’s residents to share their sympathies has been created, and Queensland’s Government House will also be open to the public for mourning.
A tribute and condolence books for Her Majesty will also open at South Australia’s Government House and in Playford – as well as national condolence books to open at Government House and Parliament House in Canberra. There is also an online condolence book on The Prime Minister and Cabinet’s website.
Though, if you don’t live in the capital cities or don’t want to share your condolences publicly, there are many other ways you can celebrate the legacy Her Majesty the Queen on your own.
The Queen passed away aged 96 after reigning for seven decades.
(Credit: Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty.)Documentaries to watch to honour Her Majesty’s life and service
There are many brilliant documentaries made about Queen Elizabeth ll’s life and service that you can watch in the coming days to learn more about the late Monarch’s legacy.
Elizabeth l and ll: The Golden Queens
The Golden Queens on Binge offers a side-by-side look at the stories of Queen Elizabeth ll with her namesake Queen Elizabeth l to profile the monarchs’ ascensions to the throne.
Featuring never-before-heard interview recordings of those who knew her personally and archival footage and imagery, Being the Queen chronicles the life of the late British Monarch.
Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts
A modern documentary from the director of Notting Hill Roger Michell, Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts gives an uplifting look into the Queen’s life and service.
Elizabeth took to the throne at just 25.
(Credit: PA Images via Getty.)Memorabilia honouring Queen Elizabeth II
You could also pick up a Jubilee tee or book that features her many speeches which give more insight into the mind of the late Queen.
Vintage Australian Women’s Weekly Queen Elizabeth II ceramic mug, $39.99 at Hardtofind
Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II by Robert Hardman, $44.99 at Amazon
Vintage Australian Women’s Weekly Queen Elizabeth II tote bag, $49.99 at Hardtofind
Lovely Jubilee unisex Queen’s Platinum Jubilee souvenir t-shirt by Batchl, $60 at Hardtofind
Monopoly HM Queen Elizabeth II edition, $70.54 at Amazon
Vintage Woman’s Day of Queen Elizabeth II framed matte poster, $109.99 at Hardtofind
The Queen: 70 Glorious Years from Royal Collection Trust, $47.95 at Amazon
Vintage Australian Women’s Weekly Queen Elizabeth II slim phone case, $49.99 at Hardtofind
The Queen: The Life and Times of Elizabeth II by Catherine Ryan, $35 at David Jones
Vintage Woman’s Day Queen Elizabeth II pop art tea towel, $49.99 at Hardtofind
The Platinum Queen, foreword by Jennie Bond, $39.99 at David Jones
The Queen’s Platinum Celebration 1952-2022 by Brian Hoey, $21.25 (RRP $24.99) at Booktopia
