Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Sandra Duffy has opened a Book of Condolence at Derry’s Guildhall today in memory of Queen Elizabeth II who passed away yesterday evening at Balmoral.
A Book of Condolence is also available for signing at the Alley Theatre in Strabane.
The Mayor said the Book of Condolence will allow the many people in the city and district, especially people from the unionist tradition and the people of Britain, who will feel her loss deeply, to share their grief and condolences.
Following news of the Queen’s passing, Mayor Duffy extended her condolences to the Queen’s family and acknowledged the Queen’s contribution towards building peace, reaching out and helping to advance reconciliation and building relationships.
Said the Mayor: “”It is with deep regret that I learned on Thursday evening of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
“I wish to send my sincerest condolences and sympathies to the Queen’s family at this sad and difficult time.
“My thoughts and sympathies are with the many people in our city and district, especially people from the unionist tradition and the people of Britain, who will feel her loss deeply.
“I would like to also acknowledge the contribution Queen Elizabeth made towards building the peace here, reaching out the hand and helping to advance reconciliation and build relationships.
“I am hopeful that this will be a lasting legacy.
The Book of Condolences will be available for the public to sign in the Guildhall’s Main Hall and at the Alley Theatre in Strabane from 3.30 pm.
It will open thereafter from 9am to 5pm daily.
For those who cannot sign the book in person they can sign it online via the Council’s website at: https://www.derrystrabane.com/Book-of-Condolence-for-Queen-Elizabeth-II
