Queen Elizabeth II: Calderdale pays tribute following the death of the Queen
Our live blog will be updated throughout the day as the borough mourns the loss of the monarch.
Updates as Calderdale mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Key Events
- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, aged 96
- King Charles III takes over following the death of his mother
- Businesses and leaders have paid their respects across Calderdale
- Books of condolence open in Halifax and rest of Calderdale
Tribute from the Chair of Calderdale Council of Mosques
Calderdale Council of Mosques Nadeem Mir, Chair of Calderdale Council of Mosques, said: “The news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing away has left us all shocked and saddened. On behalf of all the Mosques and wider community in Calderdale we convey our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Royal family. At this difficult time our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
“Our Queen’s contribution to the United Kingdom and the world is incomparable and immeasurable. She selflessly devoted herself to public service, always showing equality, fairness and compassion. Her Majesty’s services to the Commonwealth were conducted with dignity and passion, bringing unity across the continents. Her Majesty was as a Queen cherished by all her subjects regardless of their nationality, race or faith.
“We as a community will always remember our late monarch with enormous fondness for her ability to inspire social cohesion and interfaith understanding.
“Today we, as a nation, stand united in grief as we mourn the loss of our beloved HM Queen Elizabeth II.”
Everything that will be cancelled or closed following the Queen’s death
With the nation mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, there will be some changes to everyone’s everyday lives until she is laid to rest
Strikes and sport - everything that will be cancelled or closed following the Queen's death
With the nation mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, there will be some changes to everyone’s everyday lives until she is laid to rest.
Halifax's Roger Harvey and others share their memories of meeting Her Majesty
Halifax’s Roger Harvey is among the Calderdale residents who have been sharing their memories of Her Majesty The Queen.
The Queen: Halifax's Roger Harvey and others share their memories of meeting Her Majesty
Halifax’s Roger Harvey is among the Calderdale residents who have been sharing their memories of Her Majesty The Queen.
King Charles III coronation
The wheels of tradition are firmly in motion as the nation starts to look toward King Charles III coronation
King Charles III coronation: when is it, will it be a bank holiday, can he abdicate?
King Charles III coronation: when is it, can King Charles abdicate & will there be a national holiday?
What has been cancelled as Calderdale mourns
Some events planned for today and the coming days have been cancelled following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
See our story for what has been cancelled in Calderdale
The Queen: What has been cancelled as Calderdale mourns Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
Some events planned for today and the coming days have been cancelled following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
"Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family”
The Community Foundation for Calderdale has expressed their condolences following the Queen’s death.
Community Foundation for CalderdaleWe are extremely sad to hear the news that her Majesty the Queen has passed away. She was an inspiration serving her country for so long and for the support she gave charities and work she did. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family.