Her Majesty The Queen's death
On Thursday 8 September 2022 the sad news of Her Majesty The Queen's death was announced.
An official period of mourning followed, during which Provost Gillian Renwick represented the Council and the people of East Dunbartonshire at national and local events.
She attended the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of HM The Queen at St Giles Cathedral where The Queen lay at rest on Monday 12 September. Commenting on the moving service in the company of the Royal Family and distinguished guests, the Provost said,
It was my sad duty and special honour to pay my respects and those of the people of East Dunbartonshire at this beautiful service in Scotland's capital city
Provost met HM The King
The Queen meant so much to so many people and to participate in this tribute to her exceptional life of service was a privilege."
Provost Renwick then had the honour of meeting HM The King Charles III at the reception that followed in the Scottish Parliament. She passed on her personal condolences and those of East Dunbartonshire's communities and took the opportunity to invite him to visit the area.
Service of reflection
And finally, on Sunday 18 September, at the invitation of His Majesty's Deputy Lord Lieutenant Mark Billington, the Provost attended a service of reflection in Lenzie organised by the 1st Lenzie Boys Brigade Company. She joined representatives of local organisations and churches together with residents as part of the National Moment of Reflection at the Golden Jubilee monument at Lenzie Train Station where they fell silent at 8pm. Provost Renwick laid flowers on behalf of the Council.
Provost Renwick added, "Coming together in this way and standing united in silence to remember and honour HM The Queen was very special and I'd like to thank everyone who organised the service of reflection.”
