Book of Condolence display tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth

Following the late monarch’s death on September 8, 2022 at Balmoral Castle, books of condolence were opened by Mid and East Antrim Council.

These were available in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne for members of the public to sign and write a personal message if they wished to. An on-line version was also available.

In a statement, the council added: “The collected condolences are now bound together for posterity in a specially commissioned Book of Condolence. All the messages collected demonstrate a shared outpouring of grief and respect during the national period of mourning for our long reigning and gracious Queen, who dedicated her life to the service of her people and her country.”

The book will be on display in each of the three areas as follows:

• The Braid, June 1-27;
• Carrickfergus Museum, July 3-28 July;
• Larne Museum & Arts Centre, August 1-29.