In Memoriam: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

1926 - 2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Her reign as British monarch spanned 70 years. She was Canada’s head of state.

Book of Condolence

A book of condolence has been set up on main floor of the Council Building at 510 Main Street during the period of mourning. Anyone is welcome to sign the book during City Hall operating hours, weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. until end of day September 19.

Period of Mourning

The City of Winnipeg is following official protocol related to the 10-day period of mourning, which began September 9, 2022.

The lights on Esplanade Riel will be illuminated a royal blue hue during this time. A lighting effect will also take place for ten minutes at the top of the hour from dusk until midnight. Following direction from the Government of Canada, this colour was selected to echo the blue jewels worn by Her Majesty in her last official Canadian portrait and will pay tribute to her over seven decades of service as Queen of Canada.

Flags have also been lowered at all City buildings and facilities (where possible) until the day of her funeral.

As part of the formal mourning process, a black ribbon has been added to the portrait of the Queen and the flags hanging with it in the City Council Chambers.

All City operations will continue as regularly scheduled on Monday, September 19.

As part of the official mourning period, a black ribbon has been added to the Queen’s portrait and flags in the Council Chamber.

The flags at City Hall have also been lowered.

The Queen’s time in Winnipeg

Queen Elizabeth visited Winnipeg six times, with her first stop in the city in 1951. Royal Tours also brought her to Winnipeg in 1959, 1970, 1984, 2002, and 2010.

Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II) smiles as she signs a document during her Royal Tour with the Duke of Edinburgh (or Prince Philip)

Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II) and the Duke of Edinburgh (or Prince Philip) ride in the back of a car.

Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II, left) and the Duke of Edinburgh (or Prince Philip) descend the stairs of the Manitoba Legislature.

Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II) and the Duke of Edinburgh (or Prince Philip) walk on a red carpet.

Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II) and the Duke of Edinburgh (or Prince Philip) stand on a sidewalk near the Paris Theatre on Provencher Blvd.

Princess Elizabeth with Prince Philip, Winnipeg Mayor Garnet Coulter, and others at City Hall.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip being presented to Alderman Harvey by Mayor Stephen Juba.

Queen Elizabeth II disembarking from airplane.

Queen Elizabeth II shaking hands with Pearl McGonigal, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, as Winnipeg Mayor Bill Norrie, Premier Howard Pawley, and others wait in receiving line.

Queen Elizabeth II shaking hands with Winnipeg Mayor Bill Norrie.

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