#FirstHand #Jun4
#Hongkongers, #Tibetans and #EastTurkestans Join Assembly Outside of ChineseEmbassy in #London
On June 4, 2022, more than 200 people gather outside the Chinese Embassy in London for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the victims of the #TiananmenMassacre back in 1989.
#IsaacCheng Ka-Long, the former Vice-Chairperson of #Demosisto, and #YauManChun, a former Shatin District Councillor, were the moderated the event. Speakers representing the #UK, #HongKong, #Tibet and #EastTurkestan took turn to speak. The pre-recorded speech of #ZhangXianLing, one of the "#TiananmenMothers", were played after a minute of silence was observed.
Zhang Xianling's son was massacred at Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4 1989. Her son was 19 years old when killed. Zhang sent blessing to Hongkongers. Despite the suppression of demonstration and commemorative events in Hong Kong, Zhang encouraged the people of Hong Kong not to give up.
#BenedictRoger, the founder of #HongKongWatch, brought a yellow umbrella to the event, saying the umbrella were only used in rainy weather but it also symbolised the sovereignty and the power of the people who suffer suppression. He hopes people would see the UK as a shelter.
#LeeWingTat, a former legislator from Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp, also gave a speech, urging people not to give up. Under the National Security Law (#NSL) and other regulations, he foresaw the arrival of more and more Hong Kong immigrants to the UK. He encouraged those who arrived early to help others to settle and hoped to spread the situation in Hong Kong to the world.
#TserinPassang, a British-born Tibetan talked about how his parents went in exiled due to the high-pressure suppression in Tibel such as re-education camps and forced labour. He said that over hundred Tibetans conducted self-immolation to express their discontent, but the suppression by Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) regime does not cease. He expressed his will to go to his homeland hopefully in a not so distant future.
After that, a representative from East Turkestan spoke on the genocid and the need to raise people's awareness on all humanitarian crises.
Although it is no longer possible to continue the tradition of holding an annual candlelight vigil at Hong Kong's #VictoriaPark, the commemorarive event is carried out overseas and is joined by not just Hongkongers.
The assembly in London ended with three songs: "The Flower of Freedom" (自由花), "The Internationale", and "Glory to Hong Kong". The participants chanted pro-democracy slogans to voice their demands outside the Chinese Embassy.
#Remembrance #Solidarity #Overseas #Resistance #Diaspora #Hongkongers
#Hongkongers, #Tibetans and #EastTurkestans Join Assembly Outside of ChineseEmbassy in #London
On June 4, 2022, more than 200 people gather outside the Chinese Embassy in London for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the victims of the #TiananmenMassacre back in 1989.
#IsaacCheng Ka-Long, the former Vice-Chairperson of #Demosisto, and #YauManChun, a former Shatin District Councillor, were the moderated the event. Speakers representing the #UK, #HongKong, #Tibet and #EastTurkestan took turn to speak. The pre-recorded speech of #ZhangXianLing, one of the "#TiananmenMothers", were played after a minute of silence was observed.
Zhang Xianling's son was massacred at Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4 1989. Her son was 19 years old when killed. Zhang sent blessing to Hongkongers. Despite the suppression of demonstration and commemorative events in Hong Kong, Zhang encouraged the people of Hong Kong not to give up.
#BenedictRoger, the founder of #HongKongWatch, brought a yellow umbrella to the event, saying the umbrella were only used in rainy weather but it also symbolised the sovereignty and the power of the people who suffer suppression. He hopes people would see the UK as a shelter.
#LeeWingTat, a former legislator from Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp, also gave a speech, urging people not to give up. Under the National Security Law (#NSL) and other regulations, he foresaw the arrival of more and more Hong Kong immigrants to the UK. He encouraged those who arrived early to help others to settle and hoped to spread the situation in Hong Kong to the world.
#TserinPassang, a British-born Tibetan talked about how his parents went in exiled due to the high-pressure suppression in Tibel such as re-education camps and forced labour. He said that over hundred Tibetans conducted self-immolation to express their discontent, but the suppression by Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) regime does not cease. He expressed his will to go to his homeland hopefully in a not so distant future.
After that, a representative from East Turkestan spoke on the genocid and the need to raise people's awareness on all humanitarian crises.
Although it is no longer possible to continue the tradition of holding an annual candlelight vigil at Hong Kong's #VictoriaPark, the commemorarive event is carried out overseas and is joined by not just Hongkongers.
The assembly in London ended with three songs: "The Flower of Freedom" (自由花), "The Internationale", and "Glory to Hong Kong". The participants chanted pro-democracy slogans to voice their demands outside the Chinese Embassy.
#Remembrance #Solidarity #Overseas #Resistance #Diaspora #Hongkongers
As Hong Kong clamps down, ‘burden of remembering’ #TiananmenMassacre shifts overseas
// In the decades since the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing on June 4, 1989, one of the most indelible images associated with the event, alongside “Tank Man” and the Goddess of Democracy statue, has been a sea of candles, lighting up the night.
Every year, tens of thousands gathered in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park to commemorate the dead and echo their calls for democracy in China.
No more. The 30th anniversary of the massacre in 2019 was the last time it was marked by a mass gathering in Hong Kong. Memorials since then have been banned on coronavirus grounds, as is the case this year, with public gatherings still limited to four people...
“With the last symbol of freedom of assembly and freedom of speech in Hong Kong being taken away it is crucial for Hong Kongers and all persons of conscience around the world to pick up the torch and make sure that the flame of freedom and democracy remain burning,” said Mabel Tung, chair of the Vancouver Society in Support of Democratic Movement (#VSSDM), a group founded by Chinese Canadians in support of the 1989 protests.
...Amnesty International said it is arranging events in more than 20 cities this year, and will call on participants not only to remember those killed in Beijing, but also “stand in solidarity with those in Hong Kong whose peaceful acts of commemoration are now criminalized.”
In Asia, one of the largest memorials will be in Taipei, where organizers plan to unveil a replica of the “Pillar of Shame,” a statue commemorating the Tiananmen victims that was forcibly removed from Hong Kong last year...//
Source: Globe and Mail #June3
Read the full article:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-as-hong-kong-clamps-down-burden-of-remembering-tiananmen-massacre/
#Remembrance #Solidarity #Overseas #Resistance #Diaspora #Hongkongers
// In the decades since the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing on June 4, 1989, one of the most indelible images associated with the event, alongside “Tank Man” and the Goddess of Democracy statue, has been a sea of candles, lighting up the night.
Every year, tens of thousands gathered in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park to commemorate the dead and echo their calls for democracy in China.
No more. The 30th anniversary of the massacre in 2019 was the last time it was marked by a mass gathering in Hong Kong. Memorials since then have been banned on coronavirus grounds, as is the case this year, with public gatherings still limited to four people...
“With the last symbol of freedom of assembly and freedom of speech in Hong Kong being taken away it is crucial for Hong Kongers and all persons of conscience around the world to pick up the torch and make sure that the flame of freedom and democracy remain burning,” said Mabel Tung, chair of the Vancouver Society in Support of Democratic Movement (#VSSDM), a group founded by Chinese Canadians in support of the 1989 protests.
...Amnesty International said it is arranging events in more than 20 cities this year, and will call on participants not only to remember those killed in Beijing, but also “stand in solidarity with those in Hong Kong whose peaceful acts of commemoration are now criminalized.”
In Asia, one of the largest memorials will be in Taipei, where organizers plan to unveil a replica of the “Pillar of Shame,” a statue commemorating the Tiananmen victims that was forcibly removed from Hong Kong last year...//
Source: Globe and Mail #June3
Read the full article:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-as-hong-kong-clamps-down-burden-of-remembering-tiananmen-massacre/
#Remembrance #Solidarity #Overseas #Resistance #Diaspora #Hongkongers
The Globe and Mail
As Hong Kong clamps down, ‘burden of remembering’ Tiananmen Massacre shifts overseas
The anniversary will be commemorated by smaller events around the world, as Chinese authorities threaten to prosecute those who attend public gatherings under their jurisdiction
Three Years Since First Police Suppression of Pro-Democracy #AntiELAB Protests in Hong Kong
On June 12, 2019, tens of thousands of pro-democracy Hongkongers gathered outside of the Legislative Council building and the Government Headquarters in Admiralty -- after over 1 million citizens took to the streets three days ago to protest the proposed bill that would allow extradition to China. Their message seemed all but ignored by the Hong Kong authorities.
The controversial Extradition Law Amendment Bill (ELAB) was slated to go through second and possibly third reading that day in the city's legislature, in which the pro-Beijing camp secured a firm majority by disqualifying a number of pro-democracy lawmakers. Without representation in the chamber, pro-democracy citizens occupied Tamar Park and spilled over to Harcourt Road and nearby areas, hoping a clear display of their disapproval would stop the passing of the extradition bill.
However, the peaceful protests were met with tear gas and violent police suppression. The authorities claimed that the unarmed citizens, expressing their pro-democracy demands, were rioting in the area.
In addition to arrests, the aggressive police response many civilians were injured and terrified. At one point, the police nearly caused a stampede as they teargassed both ends of the street outside Citic Tower, trapping a panicked crowd of hundreds as they sought refuge through the narrow doors of the commercial building.
The police aggression on that day had alarmed local and international observers, and drew widespread condemnation. On the other hand, the shared horrors that day united Hongkongers as they stood together against the CCP-backed regime, which finally showed its true, oppressive colors.
The day was only the beginning of the year-long #AntiELAB protests in Hong Kong.
Source:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=8297021216990419&id=648757011816916
#Remembrance #3yearsago #NeverForget #HongkongProtests #Solidarity
On June 12, 2019, tens of thousands of pro-democracy Hongkongers gathered outside of the Legislative Council building and the Government Headquarters in Admiralty -- after over 1 million citizens took to the streets three days ago to protest the proposed bill that would allow extradition to China. Their message seemed all but ignored by the Hong Kong authorities.
The controversial Extradition Law Amendment Bill (ELAB) was slated to go through second and possibly third reading that day in the city's legislature, in which the pro-Beijing camp secured a firm majority by disqualifying a number of pro-democracy lawmakers. Without representation in the chamber, pro-democracy citizens occupied Tamar Park and spilled over to Harcourt Road and nearby areas, hoping a clear display of their disapproval would stop the passing of the extradition bill.
However, the peaceful protests were met with tear gas and violent police suppression. The authorities claimed that the unarmed citizens, expressing their pro-democracy demands, were rioting in the area.
In addition to arrests, the aggressive police response many civilians were injured and terrified. At one point, the police nearly caused a stampede as they teargassed both ends of the street outside Citic Tower, trapping a panicked crowd of hundreds as they sought refuge through the narrow doors of the commercial building.
The police aggression on that day had alarmed local and international observers, and drew widespread condemnation. On the other hand, the shared horrors that day united Hongkongers as they stood together against the CCP-backed regime, which finally showed its true, oppressive colors.
The day was only the beginning of the year-long #AntiELAB protests in Hong Kong.
Source:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=8297021216990419&id=648757011816916
#Remembrance #3yearsago #NeverForget #HongkongProtests #Solidarity
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Overseas #Hongkongers Commemorate the Third Anniversary of #AntiExtradition Protests
On June 12, 2022, pro-democracy Hongkongers in Japan gathered to commemorate the three-year mark of the #AntiELAB protests that started in Hong Kong in June 2019. The day in 2019 marks the first police-civilian class near the Legislative Council building, as the authorities pushed forward the extradition to China policy.
In Shibuya, Tokyo in 2022, over a hundred people took part in the demonstration, waving flags and raising yellow umbrellas.
The participants also brought flowers to pay tribute to those who died during the protests. The "yellow raincoat man" who committed suicide on June 15, 2019 and university student #AlexChow who fell to his death during police operation were just some of them.
Photo credit: Takesumi Morimoto
#Remembrance #3yearsago #NeverForget #HongkongProtests #GlobalSolidarity
Overseas #Hongkongers Commemorate the Third Anniversary of #AntiExtradition Protests
On June 12, 2022, pro-democracy Hongkongers in Japan gathered to commemorate the three-year mark of the #AntiELAB protests that started in Hong Kong in June 2019. The day in 2019 marks the first police-civilian class near the Legislative Council building, as the authorities pushed forward the extradition to China policy.
In Shibuya, Tokyo in 2022, over a hundred people took part in the demonstration, waving flags and raising yellow umbrellas.
The participants also brought flowers to pay tribute to those who died during the protests. The "yellow raincoat man" who committed suicide on June 15, 2019 and university student #AlexChow who fell to his death during police operation were just some of them.
Photo credit: Takesumi Morimoto
#Remembrance #3yearsago #NeverForget #HongkongProtests #GlobalSolidarity
Overseas Hongkongers Commemorate the 3rd Anniversary of Anti-ELAB Movement
In view of the political suppression in Hong Kong, overseas Hongkongers showed solidarity and carried on the "be water" spirit in their respective countries.
On June 12, 2022, Hongkongers across the world initiated commemorative events for the 2019 Anti-extradition Protests in over 43 cities in 11 countries across the world. In Australia, activities such as silent protests, demonstrations, seminars, screenings and exhibitions were held in six major cities.
Though oceans away from their homeland, participants chanted familiar slogans as they once did on the streets of Hong Kong: "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times" and "Hongkongers, add oil!"
Source: SBS #Jun13
https://www.sbs.com.au/chinese/cantonese/zh-hant/third-anniversary-of-the-2019-hong-kong-movement-in-australia
#AntiELAB #Remembrance #NeverForget #GlobalSolidarity
In view of the political suppression in Hong Kong, overseas Hongkongers showed solidarity and carried on the "be water" spirit in their respective countries.
On June 12, 2022, Hongkongers across the world initiated commemorative events for the 2019 Anti-extradition Protests in over 43 cities in 11 countries across the world. In Australia, activities such as silent protests, demonstrations, seminars, screenings and exhibitions were held in six major cities.
Though oceans away from their homeland, participants chanted familiar slogans as they once did on the streets of Hong Kong: "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times" and "Hongkongers, add oil!"
Source: SBS #Jun13
https://www.sbs.com.au/chinese/cantonese/zh-hant/third-anniversary-of-the-2019-hong-kong-movement-in-australia
#AntiELAB #Remembrance #NeverForget #GlobalSolidarity
Three Years Since the Death of "Yellow Raincoat Man": Police Warn Mourning Citizens of "Littering" as they Offered Flowers
Today marks the third year since the death of Marco Leung Ling-kit, the "Yellow Raincoat Man", who fell to his death wearing a yellow raincoat that said "Carrie Lam killed Hong Kong, Cops were cold blooded." His death came a week after a 1-million-strong march did not #CarrieLam to withdraw the extradition bill, and another massive protest on the day of the vote was met by violent police crackdown.
Outside Pacific Place in Admiralty, the scene of Leung's death, citizens have erected a roadside memorial this afternoon. It was soon surrounded by dozens of white flowers, origami flowers, and other memorial art from citizens who came to pay tribute to the fallen man.
Police came and cleared away the memorial, and accused a man who laid down flowers for "littering", giving verbal warnings and taking down their identities. "I have the right to mourn," the man said, criticizing the police's actions, "I'm only exercising my due rights."
Ms. S and Mr. J took half a day off work today to attend the memorial and lay down flowers. J said that he had never forgotten Leung, and came to "tell everyone: hold on and continue in our conviction." He had been concerned that simply mourning in public might put him at risk of being arrested, but decided that he couldn't worry too much.
"I have to do what I intended to do," he said, "or else some memories will slowly fade away. I don't want to be ashamed of myself."
source: In-Media HK
photos: first-hand
https://bit.ly/3MNehLS
#Jun15 #Remembrance #YellowRaincoatMan #LeungLingKit #NeverForget #Martyr
Today marks the third year since the death of Marco Leung Ling-kit, the "Yellow Raincoat Man", who fell to his death wearing a yellow raincoat that said "Carrie Lam killed Hong Kong, Cops were cold blooded." His death came a week after a 1-million-strong march did not #CarrieLam to withdraw the extradition bill, and another massive protest on the day of the vote was met by violent police crackdown.
Outside Pacific Place in Admiralty, the scene of Leung's death, citizens have erected a roadside memorial this afternoon. It was soon surrounded by dozens of white flowers, origami flowers, and other memorial art from citizens who came to pay tribute to the fallen man.
Police came and cleared away the memorial, and accused a man who laid down flowers for "littering", giving verbal warnings and taking down their identities. "I have the right to mourn," the man said, criticizing the police's actions, "I'm only exercising my due rights."
Ms. S and Mr. J took half a day off work today to attend the memorial and lay down flowers. J said that he had never forgotten Leung, and came to "tell everyone: hold on and continue in our conviction." He had been concerned that simply mourning in public might put him at risk of being arrested, but decided that he couldn't worry too much.
"I have to do what I intended to do," he said, "or else some memories will slowly fade away. I don't want to be ashamed of myself."
source: In-Media HK
photos: first-hand
https://bit.ly/3MNehLS
#Jun15 #Remembrance #YellowRaincoatMan #LeungLingKit #NeverForget #Martyr
13-year-old Bowen is wearing a yellow raincoat, stood silently before the memorial.
As night falls, citizens continue to arrive at the memorial to mourn "Yellow Raincoat Man" Leung Ling-kit outside Pacific Place. 13-year-old Bowen is among them; he came wearing a yellow raincoat, and stood silently before the memorial.
Bowen said that he was only 10 when the incident happened, but what he saw on live TV was etched into his mind. Even though his family objected, he came to the memorial anyway.
Other citizens lit candles at the memorial. and paid silent tribute to Leung as they stood in the heavy rain under umbrellas.
source: ReNews #Jun15
https://www.facebook.com/renewshk/posts/132708449403734
#Remembrance #YellowRaincoatMan #LeungLingKit #NeverForget #Martyr
As night falls, citizens continue to arrive at the memorial to mourn "Yellow Raincoat Man" Leung Ling-kit outside Pacific Place. 13-year-old Bowen is among them; he came wearing a yellow raincoat, and stood silently before the memorial.
Bowen said that he was only 10 when the incident happened, but what he saw on live TV was etched into his mind. Even though his family objected, he came to the memorial anyway.
Other citizens lit candles at the memorial. and paid silent tribute to Leung as they stood in the heavy rain under umbrellas.
source: ReNews #Jun15
https://www.facebook.com/renewshk/posts/132708449403734
#Remembrance #YellowRaincoatMan #LeungLingKit #NeverForget #Martyr
Flowers Offered to #LeungKinFai on anniversary of Knife Attack; Offering May Violate National Security Law, Police Warned
On July 1 one year ago, local man Leung Kin-fai stabbed a police officer with a knife outside in Causeway Bay, then took his own life. The attack, which took place on the first anniversary of the #NationalSecurityLaw, was labeled as a "lone wolf-style localist terror attack" by Secretary of Security Chris Tang, who added that the authorities will prosecute any actions that incite and glorify violence.
On July 1 this year, police deployed nearly 20 officers in armored vests to guard the scene of the attack. After finding a small bouquet of white flowers on the ground, the nearby officers quickly went on high alert, cordoning off the area and detaining a nearby young man in black. The man was searched and released after about 10 minutes, and the bouquet was taken away.
The young man told reporters that the flowers were not his; he told the officers that they could verify it by CCTV. One of the officers told him that he could offer flowers on normal days, but that day was a "special day", and the National Security police will follow up on the person making the flower offering.
The act of offering flowers may be a violation of the national security law, the officer said.
Nevertheless, other citizens also laid flowers at the scene despite increased police presence. Their flowers were also quickly cleared away by plainclothes officers.
source: In-Media HK #FirstHand #Jul01
https://bit.ly/3ntDDEk
see also: Mourning activities and police response the day after the attack
Police Cordon Off Sogo Department Store to Prevent Hongkongers from Mourning Fellow Citizen
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30367
Defiant #Hongkongers continue to show respect despite tightened police grip
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30396
Police disrespectfully take away flowers for Deceased Civilian from the altar
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30395
#LeungKinFai #Remembrance #PoliceState
On July 1 one year ago, local man Leung Kin-fai stabbed a police officer with a knife outside in Causeway Bay, then took his own life. The attack, which took place on the first anniversary of the #NationalSecurityLaw, was labeled as a "lone wolf-style localist terror attack" by Secretary of Security Chris Tang, who added that the authorities will prosecute any actions that incite and glorify violence.
On July 1 this year, police deployed nearly 20 officers in armored vests to guard the scene of the attack. After finding a small bouquet of white flowers on the ground, the nearby officers quickly went on high alert, cordoning off the area and detaining a nearby young man in black. The man was searched and released after about 10 minutes, and the bouquet was taken away.
The young man told reporters that the flowers were not his; he told the officers that they could verify it by CCTV. One of the officers told him that he could offer flowers on normal days, but that day was a "special day", and the National Security police will follow up on the person making the flower offering.
The act of offering flowers may be a violation of the national security law, the officer said.
Nevertheless, other citizens also laid flowers at the scene despite increased police presence. Their flowers were also quickly cleared away by plainclothes officers.
source: In-Media HK #FirstHand #Jul01
https://bit.ly/3ntDDEk
see also: Mourning activities and police response the day after the attack
Police Cordon Off Sogo Department Store to Prevent Hongkongers from Mourning Fellow Citizen
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30367
Defiant #Hongkongers continue to show respect despite tightened police grip
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30396
Police disrespectfully take away flowers for Deceased Civilian from the altar
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30395
#LeungKinFai #Remembrance #PoliceState
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Police Cordon Off Sogo Department Store to Prevent Hongkongers from Mourning Fellow Citizen
At around 17:20 in Hong Kong on July 2, 2021, over 50 police officers, all wearing stab proof vests, are stationed in Causeway Bay.
They cordoned off…
Police Cordon Off Sogo Department Store to Prevent Hongkongers from Mourning Fellow Citizen
At around 17:20 in Hong Kong on July 2, 2021, over 50 police officers, all wearing stab proof vests, are stationed in Causeway Bay.
They cordoned off…
#Remembrance #QueenElizabethII
I'm going now
Thank you for giving us
a Hong Kong that
was so beautiful
Don't mention it.
Live well, Ah Kong.
Webcomic artist #HongKongWorker posted this comic as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. She is affectionately called the "Boss Lady" (事頭婆) by Hongkongers who witnessed the city's rise to prosperity and international renown during her reign.
Her passing is mourned by many Hongkongers in the city as well as abroad.
source: Hong Kong Worker
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongworker/photos/a.101808121421393/594713965464137/
#RIP
I'm going now
Thank you for giving us
a Hong Kong that
was so beautiful
Don't mention it.
Live well, Ah Kong.
Webcomic artist #HongKongWorker posted this comic as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. She is affectionately called the "Boss Lady" (事頭婆) by Hongkongers who witnessed the city's rise to prosperity and international renown during her reign.
Her passing is mourned by many Hongkongers in the city as well as abroad.
source: Hong Kong Worker
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongworker/photos/a.101808121421393/594713965464137/
#RIP
#Remembrance #RIP #QueenElizabethII
Buckingham Palace Surrounded by Flowers and Mourning Crowds
On September 9, citizens came from across Britain to London's Buckingham Palace to pay tributes to their beloved late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Sept 8 after an historic seven decades on the British throne. Light rain showers throughout the day did not deter the mourning crowds; many held up umbrellas as they continued to pay their respects.
As a continuous stream of citizens came to pay their respect at the Royal residences, crowd controls measures are put in place to guide the public to lay their flowers at nearby Green Park and Hyde Park. In addition to colorful flower bouquets, many citizens also left carefully written notes expressing their love and gratitude to the departed Queen.
source: #firsthand; #Sept9
Buckingham Palace Surrounded by Flowers and Mourning Crowds
On September 9, citizens came from across Britain to London's Buckingham Palace to pay tributes to their beloved late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Sept 8 after an historic seven decades on the British throne. Light rain showers throughout the day did not deter the mourning crowds; many held up umbrellas as they continued to pay their respects.
As a continuous stream of citizens came to pay their respect at the Royal residences, crowd controls measures are put in place to guide the public to lay their flowers at nearby Green Park and Hyde Park. In addition to colorful flower bouquets, many citizens also left carefully written notes expressing their love and gratitude to the departed Queen.
source: #firsthand; #Sept9