Key information on paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Household have announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Haringey Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch. Our deepest condolences are with the Royal Family. 

Official tributes have been paid on behalf of Haringey by:

The Mayor and Leader of Haringey Council

Haringey has preparations in place to allow residents to leave tributes and has collated information to help everyone understand arrangements during the period of mourning. 

Messages of condolence

Residents can post a message on the e-book of condolence hosted at https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence

Residents can sign one of the books of condolence at these locations: 

Wood Green Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm

Marcus Garvey Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm

Hornsey Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm

Highgate Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Muswell Hill Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Coombes Croft Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

St Ann’s Library 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Stroud Green and Harringay Library
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Bruce Castle Museum
Wednesday-Sunday: 1pm-5pm

George Meehan House (formerly Woodside House)
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: closed except for events (public should not attend)

Tottenham Town Hall, Approach Rd, N15 4RY
Monday-Friday: 11am-6pm (but may vary, not managed by the Council)

Tributes and donations

At Buckingham Palace members of the public will be guided to lay floral tributes at dedicated sites in The Green Park or Hyde Park. Flowers left outside the gates of Buckingham Palace will be moved to The Green Park Floral Tribute Garden by The Royal Parks.

Floral tributes can also be laid in Haringey at the following locations:

• Bruce Castle Museum
• George Meehan House (formerly Woodside House)
• Tottenham Town Hall, Approach Rd, N15 4RY

Proclamation

“The Proclamation” is the official announcement of the new monarch.

The Proclamation will initially be read at St. James’s Palace, and then at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. More information about dates and timings of the Proclamation will be shared when available. 

The Proclamation will then be read the following day in cities, boroughs, districts and counties across the country.

In Haringey the Proclamation ceremony for the new King will take place at 2.30pm on Sunday 11 September at George Meehan House.

The Mayor of Haringey and the Deputy Lieutenant will lead the ceremony. This event is open for the public to attend.

Civic Service of Remembrance

There will be a Civic Service of Remembrance for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in partnership with St Michael’s Church Wood Green.

This will be a community led multi-faith service, bringing together: faith representatives, councillors, community leaders, and local partners to offer tributes and commemorate Her Late Majesty the Queen, ahead of her State Funeral.  

This service will be held at St Michael’s Church, Bounds Green Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8HE and we ask that you arrive between 6.30 and 6.55pm to allow the service to start at 7pm, and draw to a close after the Moment of National Mourning at 8pm. 

Please note that there is a set capacity of seating at the Church, and there will be 50 seats available to the public. 

For more information on how you can reserve a space please click here.

The service will also be filmed, and photographs taken for archiving and media use.