Statement of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II from the Mayor and Council of the City of Westmount

On Thursday, September 8th, 2022, the Royal family announced the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen lived a life of service and devotion.

The Mayor and Council of Westmount send their deepest condolences to the Royal Family. The City of Westmount has a long-standing history with the Queen. In 1959, Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Westmount as part of their official tour of Canada. We celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration in May with residents at Victoria Hall. In June, we planted a red oak tree in the Queen Elizabeth Gardens to commemorate the Queen’s 70th anniversary of her coronation.

Mayor Christina M. Smith:
“The news of the Queen’s passing deeply saddens us at the City of Westmount. Our hearts and thoughts are with her family.”

The flags of the City are at half-mast to honour the Queen’s life of service.