It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada and the Commissioner-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). On behalf of the employees of the RCMP, past and present, I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Her Late Majesty's Family.
When the Queen ascended to the throne in 1952, RCMP Commissioner L.H. Nicholson noted her "responsible approach to the tasks at hand" and "selfless devotion to duty." Upon her Coronation in 1953, which was attended by a contingent from the RCMP, Her Late Majesty became our Honourary Commissioner. The Queen formally accepted the position of Commissioner-in-Chief during her Diamond Jubilee year—the only time this rank has been conferred in our almost 150-year history.
Throughout her reign, the Queen maintained a strong link between the RCMP and The Royal Family. In fact, as Commissioner-in-Chief, Her Late Majesty was the longest serving "member" of the RCMP.
Her Late Majesty's lifelong commitment to service and duty is a legacy that will continue to inspire us all for many years to come.
Brenda Lucki
Commissioner