Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Spouse of King George VI

State funeral in London and commemorative ceremony in Canada

August 4, 1900 – March 30, 2002

Lying-in-state: April 5, 2002

Westminster Hall
London, England

State funeral: April 9, 2002

Westminster Abbey
London, England

A Canadian delegation led by Prime Minister Jean Chretien attended the funeral. As per the Queen Mother's wishes, her Canadian Regiments and Services were represented at the official funeral ceremonies. Four members from each of the Black Watch, Toronto Scottish, and CFMS participated in the funeral procession to Westminster Abbey, and from the Abbey to Windsor Castle following her lying in state. Representatives of the Toronto Scottish joined those of their allied regiment, the London Scottish, to lay a wreath at Clarence House, the Queen Mother's London residence.

Commemorative service: April 9, 2002

Christ Church Cathedral
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The interdenominational service was attended by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson who delivered the eulogy. Flags on the Peace Tower in Ottawa and on federal buildings and establishments across Canada and abroad were flown at half-mast from the announcement of the death until sunset on the day of the funeral April 9, 2002. A proclamation was issued by the Governor General declaring April 9, 2002 a National Day of Mourning.

List of Royal Tours to Canada by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother