NEWHAM - HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926-2022 SPECIAL EDITION - Newham Council
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PROCLAIMING WE ARE A NEW DAWN: THE The Monarch’s representative in Newham, Deputy Lieutenant John issued by the Privy Council, of King Charles’ accession. It paid PROCLAMATION Barber joined Chair of Council, tribute to the late Queen and Councillor Winston Vaughan, announced the reign of King OF KING CHARLES Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE along Charles III as our new monarch. III IN NEWHAM with hundreds of residents and All in attendance then joined Council staff for the historic together to sing the national On Sunday, occasion at Old Town Hall anthem, God Save The King, 11 September Stratford. accompanied by the band for 2022, Newham The proclamation ceremony the 282 (East Ham) Squadron RAF Council marked began with opening remarks by Cadets. The Mayor then led the the official Deputy Lieutenant John Barber, crowd in three cheers for the new proclamation of followed by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz King to round off a truly historic, King Charles III. reading the official proclamation, and memorable occasion. 2
REFLECTING WE ARE On the eve of Her Late Majesty’s State Funeral residents, from across the borough, came together for the National Moment of Reflection to share tributes and observe the one minute silence. In memory of Her Martyrs Memorial in St. John’s Church courtyard. All the Late Majesty Queen books of condolence have been collated by the Council, Elizabeth II, following with future displays planned as part of our heritage her sad death Deputy plans to showcase the historical records kept in our local Lieutenant John Barber archives. joined the Chair of Her Late Majesty’s strong connections to our borough Council, Councillor have also been remembered, reflecting an enduring Winston Vaughan, fondness that she and the Royal Family had for Newham. myself, councillors, During her Golden Jubilee in 2002 she came to Green residents and guests for a special event organised for Street and was welcomed rapturously by thousands Newham’s Moment of Reflection, coordinated with of local residents reflecting the beautiful diversity of events across the UK. Newham. Who’ll ever forget her epic duo with Daniel The event took place on Sunday 18 September, the Craig’s James Bond screened at the Opening Ceremony of eve of the State Funeral, at East Ham Town Hall where the London 2012 Olympic Games which delighted millions; we heard wonderful multi-faith tributes about her life of and her 2016 visit to Lister Community School in Plaistow duty and service; were moved by prayers and hymns in her was a testament to The Queen’s Trust’s charitable efforts memory and observed a one minute silence concluding in supporting young people. with a majestic lighting display. We are at an historic moment in our country’s history as There is a profound loss felt by millions of people across we say farewell to our longest serving monarch. With the our nation, the Commonwealth and around the world, accession of His Majesty King Charles III we are also at the Her Majesty’s 70 years of unwavering duty and dedicated dawn of a new reign and a new Carolean era. service to our country will forever be remembered, as well The King has pledged to follow The Queen’s inspiring her grace and dignity. example: to serve with loyalty, love and unstinting duty Throughout the period of national mourning so many to our country. Our new monarch’s passion for important residents across our borough came together to both causes that are critical to the future of our nation and remember and celebrate the life of Her Late Majesty our planet shows how influential he will be as a figure at The Queen because, for so many of us, she has been home and on the world stage. His reign will undoubtedly a constant in our lives over the decades of hope and bring hope to the people of this country during a time of challenge. profound sorrow and challenge as we embrace this new Thousands of residents signed the books of condolence chapter in our country’s history. which we made available in libraries and venues across Rokhsana Fiaz OBE the borough. Many residents laid wreaths and flowers at Mayor of Newham the War Memorial in Central Park as well as the Stratford @rokhsanafiaz R 3
TOGETHER WE ARE BOOKS OF Hundreds of heartfelt and touching tributes were left for Her Majesty ‘Your passing away has left a big void in our lives, our dear Queen. CONDOLENCE The Queen and the Royal Household. You brought hope and love to many people and you were inspirational to Following the passing of Her MESSAGES FROM RESIDENTS many. You will be greatly missed.’ Majesty Queen Elizabeth II books INCLUDED: ‘Rest in peace Her Majesty. You will of condolence were made available ‘For all you have given, and all you be missed by the whole country. You at venues across in Newham for have done, you will be remembered will always be remembered as Britain’s residents to pay their respects. and praised with gratitude.’ well-loved and respected Queen.’ Cllr Alan Griffiths attended one of the coffee mornings REMINISCENCE COFFEE MORNINGS at Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre, where he gave a heartfelt and During the period of national mourning, Newham’s touching tribute. libraries and their staff hosted reminiscence coffee Noreen Mukalazi, Community Neighbourhood Link mornings where residents gathered with others from Worker, explained what individual support she could the community and shared their experiences and provide at a time memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. of such grief. All The coffee mornings were filled with emotion and fond this was filmed by memories were shared by attendees who reflected on Canadian Broadcasting Her Majesty’s unwavering duty and devoted service to Corporation for a our country. piece they were doing about Newham in IRENE SELWYN, 107 the aftermath of Her Mayor Fiaz with one Majesty’s death. of Newham’s eldest residents, Irene Selwyn, SANDRA At Beckton Globe Library Sandra MAYUSA who had only recently Mayusa, a local resident, said: ‘I enjoyed received a birthday card meeting new people. In today’s coffee from Queen Elizabeth morning, we discussed how The II for reaching her Queen was an icon and how she gave 107th birthday, paid her us a sense of pride. She will be missed. condolences. What a remarkable life.’ 4
RESPECTFUL WE ARE CARING IN MEMORY QUEEN To honour the Queen’s memory Newham residents came together for a Moment of Reflection on Sunday 18 September, which was the day before In April 2022, Her Majesty Her Majesty’s funeral. The remembrance service was held outside East Ham formally opened the Town Hall, at which prominent figures from across Newham’s communities Queen Elizabeth Unit spoke passionately about what the Queen meant to them and the lessons at the Royal London we can take from her life of public service. Hospital, part of the Barts The assembled crowd heard speeches from Deputy Lieutenant John Barber, NHS Health Trust and Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Council Chair Cllr Winston Vaughan and various faith covers Newham and east leaders. There were perfomances by young cellist Tyrone Msungi and St Anthony’s London. Gospel Choir sang hymns and led attendees in a rendition of God Save The King. The Queen attended via a video link from Windsor Castle, speaking to hospital staff and patients. STATE FUNERAL received her invitation (with protocols and dress Asef Hussain, a patient being treated for Covid-19 Lorna Jackson MBE, code) hand delivered by on the unit, was able to Headteacher of Maryland a member of the Royal speak to The Queen. He School in Stratford, is the Household to her home said about their chat: longest serving Newham address. “It was an honour and headteacher. Lorna was There was feeling of a privilege. She was a wonder at the spectacular one of only 183 civilians very warm lady who was event, with unforgettable recognised in the Queen’s interested in my story – it personal moments like Platinum Jubilee Honours was lovely.” witnessing the Royal Family and was invited to attend the Queen’s State Funeral being moved to tears. To on 19 September. be amongst foreign royalty After receiving a call from and world leaders in the the Cabinet Office on 10 procession, honouring the September while at the Queen of England on her hairdressers, Mrs Jackson final journey was incredible. 5
Top left: Royal Albert Docks Top right: Queen & Mayor of Newham, Constance Bock 1959 1977 HER MAJESTY IN NEWHAM 2005 2012 Above left: Holden Point, Stratford Above right: London City Airport 6
Top left: East Ham Nature Reserve Top right: Green Street, Golden Jubilee 2002 1983 THROUGHOUT THE YEARS 2022 2016 Above left: Lister Community School Above right: Mayor Fiaz at a Platinum Jubilee party 7
HER MAJESTY’S 70 YEARS OF UNWAVERING DUTY AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED, AS WILL HER DIGNITY AND GRACE. Rokhsana Fiaz OBE Mayor of Newham www.newham.gov.uk
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