Niagara Falls illuminated royal blue in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Niagara Falls will be illuminated in royal blue each night throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s official mourning period.

The Niagara Falls Illumination Board said Monday both the Canadian and American falls will be lit up from 10:30 p.m. to midnight until the mourning period ends on Sept. 19.

Niagara Parks said in the release that the colour selected is inspired by the blue found in all the viceregal flags of Canada.

“The royal blue hue also mimics the shade of the jewels worn by Her Majesty in her last official Canadian portrait,” the release said.

Queen Elizabeth ll’s funeral and burial will take place in London on Sept. 19.