LIVE UPDATES | Tributes flow for Queen Elizabeth II
Tune in to 4BC throughout the day for live coverage as the world mourns Queen Elizabeth II
5pm: A gun salute in Canberra gets underway
Australia’s Federation Guard fires a 96 gun salute to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The gun salute at Parliament has begun. 96 cannon shots, at 10-second intervals – one for each year of the Queen’s life @smh @theage pic.twitter.com/koaZLWOtTL
— Katina Curtis (@katinacurtis) September 9, 2022
My statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. https://t.co/r24SWShHZE
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 8, 2022
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has confirmed sitting of state parliament will be postponed until October due to the passing of the Queen.
— 4BC Brisbane (@NewsTalk4BC) September 9, 2022
1.45pm – Queensland Premier releases verbal statement on Queen’s death
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has shared a video paying respect to Queen Elizabeth II.
My statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll.
Queen Elizabeth II was loved and respected. We remember and honour her affection for Queensland and Australia throughout her 70 years of duty. pic.twitter.com/8SmTlRBa0W
— Annastacia Palaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) September 9, 2022
12.45pm – Queensland Governor, Premier lay wreaths at statue of Queen Elizabeth II
Governor Jeannette Young and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have laid wreaths at the feet of Her Majesty’s statue at Government House.
Following the signing of condolence messages to The @RoyalFamily on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the @QldGovernor and Premier @AnnastaciaMP were piped from the Vice-Regal residence to the statue of Her Majesty The Queen, where they each laid a wreath in The Queen’s honour. pic.twitter.com/WAY482tqIi
— Governor of Queensland (@QldGovernor) September 9, 2022
Fernberg is open to the public until 4pm today and from 8am tomorrow.
Additional dates and times will be advised in due course.
12.38pm – Police Commissioner issues a statement
Queensland Police Service commissioner Katarina Carroll has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
“It has been an honour to serve Her Majesty.”
A statement from Commissioner Katarina Carroll following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/XYW3R99Mrh
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) September 9, 2022
12.37pm – Dame Quentin Bryce joins Sofie Formica to reflect on Queen Elizabeth II’s reign
Former governor-general Quentin Bryce has extended her condolences to the Royal Family.
11.16am – Queensland LNP leaders pay their respects
This morning we paid our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
All are welcome to visit Government House as an official place of mourning between 8am and 4pm on Friday 9 September and Saturday 10 September.@JarrodBleijieMP pic.twitter.com/jhwzIh14Le
— David Crisafulli (@DavidCrisafulli) September 9, 2022
9.20am – Mourners gather outside Buckingham Palace in wake of Queen’s death
Thousands of people have gathered outside Buckingham Palace to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Press PLAY below to hear 9News reporter Ruth Wynn-Williams’ report from the scene
9.15am – MPs sign condolence book for Her Majesty
MPs and members of the public are trickling in to the marble foyer of Parliament House to sign a condolence book for Her Majesty. @9NewsAUS pic.twitter.com/Y35w3bXkM5
— Eliza Edwards (@ElizaEdNews) September 8, 2022
9.14am – Dickie Arbiter shares unforgettable moment with the Queen
A journalist who served the Queen for 12 years has retold a moment he shared with her Majesty in the early days of his employ.
8.36am – Remembering the Queen’s eight visits to Queensland
Today reporter Jess Millward has taken a look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s trips to the Sunshine State.
“I reckon that was an indicator, right there, that we were her favourite state, for sure.”
7.58am – Opposition Leader Peter Dutton issues statement on the death Queen Elizabeth II
Peter Dutton has paid tribute to the Queen.
An extraordinary life which touched so many has sadly come to an end. The last page has been inked on an exceptional reign. Thank you, Your Majesty, for everything. My statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II: https://t.co/jy0lHMMdh5 pic.twitter.com/0oFXEs9XM5
— Peter Dutton (@PeterDutton_MP) September 8, 2022
7.51am – Fernberg opens to public
Government House will open as an official place of mourning for Queenslanders.
The Governor of Queensland, Jeannette Young, has announced Fernberg will open its gates from 8am to 4pm on September 9 and 10.
Additional dates and times will be advised in due course.
6.49am – Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner pays his respects
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. pic.twitter.com/yMesibWQkm
— Adrian Schrinner (@bne_lordmayor) September 8, 2022
6.35am – Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Her Majesty in speech
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and offered his deepest condolences to the Royal Family.
‘A loss we feel deeply’: Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
6.10am – Parliament suspended
Australia will suspend the sitting of parliament following Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
6.08am – UK PM speaks with King Charles
The newly-minted Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has called King Charles in the wake of Her Majesty’s death.
She has informed him the government will meet tomorrow.
3.49am – Windsor Castle flag lowered to half mast
As the flag is lowered to half mast over Windsor Castle an incredible rainbow appears over the castle, for a few minutes and then just like that it was gone…. pic.twitter.com/nOIQCAxWQQ
— Chris Jackson (@ChrisJack_Getty) September 8, 2022
3.30am – Buckingham Palace announces Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Her eldest son, Prince Charles is now King.
Queen Elizabeth II, world’s longest-reigning monarch has died aged 96
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