Getlink is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen and send our condolences to the Royal Family.  

Her Majesty dedicated her life to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The impact of her decades of devoted service and extraordinary sense of commitment to duty can be seen worldwide and will never be forgotten.  

On 6 May 1994, Her Majesty the Queen presided over the opening of the Channel Tunnel, in Coquelles. In her speech that day she remarked on the unique combination of French élan and British pragmatism which got the Tunnel built, and which continues to define us as a company today. After the inauguration ceremony she travelled back to Folkestone as the first official passenger onboard a Eurotunnel Shuttle. 

We remain extremely grateful that she joined us to celebrate the newly strengthened link between Britain and France, and the brilliant technological achievements that enabled the Tunnel to be delivered and that, 20 years later, she joined us once again to celebrate the first two decades of our services. 

As the world mourns her loss, we give thanks for the extraordinary life and work of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  

As a mark of respect flags are flying at half-mast on our terminals.