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Lieutenant Governor speaks to Queen Elizabeth’s passing
Letter to the Editor
It is with great sadness that I relay the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.
The long and steadfast reign of Her Majesty The Queen endured for seven decades. Her presence touched entire generations of Canadian families, who watched her grow from the teenage Princess who trained as a mechanic with the Auxiliary Territorial Service during the Second World War, to the young Queen who charmed crowds on her many tours throughout the country, to a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother many times over.
The impact of the reign of Her Majesty cannot be understated; the passing of this Queen represents the end of an era defined by its longevity and her ceaseless service.
On behalf of all British Columbians, I extend my great sympathies to The Royal Family and to all members of the Commonwealth for the loss of our most beloved Queen.
Janet Austin,
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
