11 February 2026
Liverpool City Council

News · 13 September 2022

Memorial on the Mersey

Vessels will gather on the River Mersey tomorrow (Wednesday 14 September) for a maritime tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. At 2pm, all working vessels on the river will gather in front of the Three Graces – Liver Building, Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building.  The formation will include pilot launch boats, RNLI Lifeboats,

Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Liverpool Town Hall

News · 9 September 2022

The life of Queen Elizabeth II – a timeline in Liverpool

From her first official visit in 1949 as a young Princess, to her last visit – 67 years later – in 2016; Her Majesty The Queen was always given the warmest of welcomes by the people of Liverpool. She officially opened Liverpool Cathedral, the Kingsway Tunnel and Alder Hey Hospital; she cheered on the horses