Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

21st April 1926 – 08th September 2022

It was with great sadness that we learned yesterday of the death of our Majesty the Queen at the age of 96. Westbere Parish Council offers it condolences to the Royal Family at this difficult time. Her duty, service and devotion to the People of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth was unparalleled. We have lived in a truly golden Elizabethan age, the likes of which we will never see again, and Westbere Parish Council join with people around the world in mourning her loss.

Buckingham Palace has an online Book of Condolence and if you wish to send a message, please click on the link below:

Buckingham Palace Book of Condolence

More locally, Books of Condolence are available in the Cathedral for the public to sign between 09:00-18:00 each day. The Books close on 19th September at 17:00. Books of Condolence are also available at:

Military Road Council Offices, Canterbury
The Beaney House of Learning & Museum, Canterbury
Kings Hall, Herne Bay
Whitstable Castle, Whitstable

During the official period of mourning, Westbere Parish Council will not be holding its normal monthly meeting. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.