09/09/2022
As of yesterday afternoon, many of us will have learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
It is a sad and historical day, and I simply wanted to share condolences with everyone and to mark the day and the passing of a remarkable Head of State, Public Servant and Person.
Her Majesty was Head of State of 15 countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and 11 other countries.
Her Majesty was also Head of the Commonwealth, an organisation that was very much of her creation, her sponsorship and her personal support.
There will be an appropriate period of official mourning, in which we will be closed, to pay our respects
For all of the trappings, the status, the crowns and the symbols, at its heart, Her Majesty's life was one of Public Service that demanded putting the Institution before the Individual, for the benefit of the Countries and the Communities that the Institution of the Monarchy is, at its best, there to serve.
Whatever one's views on Government structures and systems, including Republics and Monarchies, many will, I believe, share the view that the last 70 years have benefitted enormously from Her Majesty's service, Her Majesty's symbolism and Her Majesty's personal style and grace.
With respects and condolences
Adam
