9 September 2022
On behalf of the people of the Northern Territory, I express my sincere condolences to all members of the Royal family following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Even before her accession to the throne, the then Princess Elizabeth had dedicated her life to the service of the Commonwealth.
Her Majesty's exceptionally long reign began on 6 February 1952 following the sudden death of her father King George II, just before her 26th birthday. She was a remarkable woman and had an extraordinary life, impacting positively on the lives of millions of people.
The Queen loved Australia, and she loved the Northern Territory. Her multiple visits to the Territory meant she understood our strong cultural bonds and our connection to our land.
Very few Territorians know a world without Her Majesty in it.
She will be greatly missed.
Northern Territory Government
