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wishing Queen Elizabeth a speedy recovery, Mayor John Tory likewise made quite a lengthy statement saying that Toronto's thoughts"are with the King and all the members of the Royal Family at this sad time."
He referred to her as a"constant and reassuring presence in our own country and on the world stage — a beacon of eloquence, stability and commitment to duty," and also noted Toronto's"long and warm relationship" with the Queen from her visit here as a Princess in 1951. "Many people, including me, had the privilege of having met The Queen and to a person appreciate that opportunity [sic] to witness her quick wit, grace and wonderful smile. The Queen will be profoundly missed,"On behalf of the people of Toronto, I offer heartfelt condolences to The King and members of the Royal Family as well as to the many people throughout the Commonwealth who will be feeling a profound sense of loss as we mark the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II.