The gates of Government House will open today as Queensland mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. 

Her Majesty died peacefully at her Balmoral home, Buckingham Palace has announced.

The Governor of Queensland, Jeannette Young, has extended her deepest condolences to the Royal Family.

She announced Fernberg will open as an official place of mourning for Queensland.

Read Her Excellency’s statement in full here: 

“On behalf of the people of Queensland, Graeme and I extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the death of our Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.

“From her childhood, The Queen was held in great affection by Queenslanders.

“The strength of the bond between our people and our Sovereign was evident during Her Majesty’s eight remarkably successful visits to our State.

“Since becoming Queensland’s Head of State in 1952, Her Majesty has been a powerful symbol of continuity and stability, a peerless exemplar of duty and service.

“As Queensland’s 27th Governor, I join with all the people of Queensland in mourning Her Majesty’s death.

“May her wisdom and calm assurance forever remain a source of strength, encouragement and solace to us all.

“As an official place of mourning for all Queenslanders, Government House will open its gates to the public who wish to pay their respects at the statue of Her Majesty The Queen on the Estate. Gates will open 8.00am to 4.00pm on Friday 9 September and Saturday 10 September, with additional dates and times to be advised in due course.”

 

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