It’s a sad day in Lake Havasu City as we mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, the seemingly enduring monarch who became a bright beacon of stability in the United Kingdom during her more than seven decades of rule.

Over the past fifty years, the iconic London Bridge has stood as a symbol of the historic ties between Lake Havasu City and Great Britain, and the pledge of the continuing friendship between the two cities.

“As a community, Lake Havasu City joins the world in mourning the loss of a great leader. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom. I send my condolences to the British Consulate General Los Angeles and the many United Kingdom residents who visit and reside in Lake Havasu City,” said Mayor Cal Sheehy.

To mourn the loss of a great leader, Lake Havasu City is illuminating the London Bridge purple, the color of royalty, on the evening of Thursday, September 8, 2022 through Saturday, September 10, 2022.