Commemorations for Her Majesty the Queen in London

September 19, 2022

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II and took part in related commemorative events. The funeral was held at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Monday, September 19, 2022.

For 70 years, she was there for Canada and the Commonwealth. Through good times and bad, she was there to bear witness to the evolution of our history. Because she was a sovereign who had seen all of life’s happiness and hardships, we trusted her messages of hope—that tomorrow can and will be better. She knew that time, more often than not, led to healing, progress and understanding.

As we say goodbye, we look to tomorrow with that same hope. We look to time for that same healing. There is no doubt that hard work lies ahead for all of us, but it is the hard things that make a difference in life.

- Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

Governor General Simon is sitting at a table and writing in a book. There is a portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the table. Text in the lower right corner of the image reads, “Credit: David Parry/PA Media Assignments.”
Governor General Simon is sitting at a table and writing in a book. There is a portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the table. Text in the lower right corner of the image reads, “Credit: David Parry/PA Media Assignments.”
Mr. Whit Fraser is sitting at a table and writing in a book. There is a portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the table. Text in the lower right corner of the image reads, “Credit: David Parry/PA Media Assignments.”
Mr. Whit Fraser is sitting at a table and writing in a book. There is a portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the table. Text in the lower right corner of the image reads, “Credit: David Parry/PA Media Assignments.”
Large crowds are gathering in a park. Countless flowers and cards lying on the ground trace a path through the park.
Large crowds are gathering in a park. Countless flowers and cards lying on the ground trace a path through the park.
Thousands of small red hearts with printed messages are painted on a concrete wall.
Thousands of small red hearts with printed messages are painted on a concrete wall.
A wide street lined with flags of the United Kingdom. There are people along the left side of the street. Some people are crossing the street.
A wide street lined with flags of the United Kingdom. There are people along the left side of the street. Some people are crossing the street.
Admiralty arch in London.
Admiralty arch in London.
An intersection in London. There are crowds gathered on different corners of the intersection.
An intersection in London. There are crowds gathered on different corners of the intersection.
The delegation representing Canada at the commemorative events in London in honour of Her Majesty The Queen. The large group of people are looking up at the camera.
The delegation representing Canada at the commemorative events in London in honour of Her Majesty The Queen. The large group of people are looking up at the camera.
Governor General Simon is speaking with members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Governor General Simon is speaking with members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Governor General Simon is speaking with a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Governor General Simon is speaking with a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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