The death of Her Majesty The Queen

Announced on the evening of 8 September, the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II resonated across the nation, and across the globe.

In a statement released later that evening, Chair of Arts Council England, Sir Nicholas Serota said Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II “embodied the values of duty, dedication, courage and determination” and expressed “immeasurable gratitude to Her Majesty the Queen for her support for the arts and culture sector over so many years.”  

AIM members took to social media to share their sadness, condolences and warm memories of the Queen’s seven-decade reign. 

The National Mining Museum, Scotland tweeted “Our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty the King, The Queen Consort and to the Royal Family. Her 70-year reign will be remembered in particular for her sense of duty and humility.” 

Sharing an image of a visit by the Queen to Aberystwyth in 1955, Ceredigion Museum in Wales tweeted “sympathy to everyone feeling the loss of Her Majesty the Queen. We hope that anyone feeling grief will think of the museum as a place to come for solace at this sad time.” 

Following the announcement, AIM Chair, Andrew Lovett OBE, said: 

“On behalf of the Association of Independent Museums I would like to express how very saddened we are to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time. 

We also share our gratitude for Her Majesty’s many decades of peerless public service, her lifelong support and many patronages in heritage, culture and the arts, and the difference Her Majesty made to our country. 

That legacy, and the positive impact Her Majesty made on the lives of so many, will live on.”

For AIM members looking for the national mourning guidance, you’ll find that here – click here for the national mourning guidance>>