Publish date: 12 September 2022
Chair Tom Hayhoe and Chief Executive Carolyn Regan have expressed their sadness on the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
"We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family at this time. The death of our longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, marks the end of an extraordinary reign that spanned 70 years. The Trust has received Royal support over a number of years with Princess Eugenie visiting Askew Ward in Hammersmith & Fulham most recently in 2021.
"We will be forever grateful for Her Majesty's dedication to serving the public of the UK and the Commonwealth, and for her recognition of the workforce.
"Honouring her memory will continue to inspire us all, and we will join with colleagues, friends and family over the coming days to pay tribute to her immense contribution to our society and community."
Messages of condolence
The Queen was greatly admired for her dedication, hard work and constancy through difficult times, we know many local people will be affected by her passing. There are many ways which you can pass on your condolences across West London boroughs. Local councils have opened up books of condolences for local residents of the borough.
You can also send a message of condolence to members of the Royal family via the palace online condolence book - Commemoration and Condolence | The Royal Family
Bereavement support for you or someone you know
It's perfectly natural to feel a sense of grief.
The following websites provide bereavement support for wherever you live in London:
- Cruse Bereavement Care – offers a helpline, webchat, and local services alongside bereavement support, advice and information to children, young people and adults.
- The Good Grief Trust – helping the bereaved acknowledge their grief and provide reassurance, offering a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support.
- At A Loss – a signposting website for anyone bereaved and those supporting them.
You can also search for bereavement services in your area by finding out what your local council offers.
Further professional help and support
There are a range of helpful listening services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- When life is tough the Samaritans are here to listen at any time of the day or night. You can talk to them about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult. Call free on 116 123.
- The helpline team at The Silver Line can offer information, friendship and advice to older people and link you to local groups and support services. Call 0800 4 70 80 90.
- Get confidential 24/7 text support from Shout for any time when you need immediate assistance. Just text “SHOUT” to 85258 for free.
You can also contact our NHS helpline on 0800 328 4444 if you're in need of further support.