 Saint Lucia has joined the rest of the Commonwealth in paying respect to the royal family after the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022. Her reign of 70 years, 214 days, made her the longest serving British monarch and the longest-recorded female head of state in history. Acting Governor-General His Excellency Erol Charles made an official statement on 9th September 2022. Her Majesty as head of the Commonwealth and Queen of Saint Lucia has served us with great pride and dignity and will be surely missed. The government and people of Saint Lucia joined the rest of the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty. We extend our deepest condolences to His Royal Highness King Charles III and the royal family on this very solemn occasion. The official period of mourning comments on 9th September 2022 with a 96-concrete by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force at 5.30pm on the premises of the Covenant House. Major Cyril Saltibas, in the Comp to the Governor-General, elaborated on the events which will occur during the 10-day period of mourning. Thereafter, the condolence book will be opened at Government House on Monday for members of Parliament and the diplomatic corps on Tuesday and the days following it will be at the House of Parliament for members of the public. We will end the mourning period the day after Her Majesty is buried with the return of our flags to full mask. Only white flowers are accepted for the occasion of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. From the Government Information Service, Helmeti Mark reporting.