And like we said, the condolence book wasn't just for dignitaries, far from it.
It was also laid out so that every Belizean man, woman, or child could have the space to express their feelings about the passing of our country's head of state.
But unlike the now famous queue in London Belize's version of goodbye wasn't too heavily trafficked.
Still, after the PM had signed we met many others who had made their way to the Government House to say a symbolic farewell to the Queen of Belize.
Hector Silva, Order of The British Empire
"I believe that we who serve under her realm should have some sort of a consideration that through this symbol, Her Majesty the Queen we received many favours Belize; one of them protection against any invasion. From 1948 we were being threatened, but because of her being the head of state there was an obligation by the British government to protect Belize. As just any member like what some countries are doing - there will be no obligation, under the British system we fight against colonialism. I fight along with Mr. George Price, we fight against the colonial system, not against the monarch. One of her nephews or cousins came to deliver to Mr. Price the articles of independence. So we have benefitted greatly and ofcourse all of us must be thankful that we have a language named English. Creole is beautiful, but the language English were given to us and the laws of the country. We have good laws, because the British gave it to us. A republic will never give us this, because a republic is get rid of the president and put another president through blood."
Kensuki Inoue, Engineer
"I met her at Cayo road when she went to Cayo. I stans together on both sides with ambassador of Japan with myself, only 2, nobody beside us and Queen smiled and bow and ofcourse I bow first then I got a good communication with her."
"I came to Belize in 1972, 50 years ago as a engineer of the United Nation to support Belize government and since then I am doing my best effort to support development of Belize and I think when Queen came to Belize, I had an opportunity to see her. That was one of the reasons I came here today. I am so happy to sign the book of condolences and I am so glad today I am able to come here."
Ethan Singh, Student
"Well, I think its definitely a history making moment, I mean she ruled the United Kingdom as the Queen for 70 years and was a woman in power as well, someone that she may not have that many responsibilities ofcourse, but she was in a women in power that many people look up to and I think that having that sort of role model, even I might disagree with some of the legacy of institution she represents, I think that's a massive role model in terms of women empowerment worldwide. Also, I think for me personally as well whenever I thought of the 20th century, she was kind of always there. I mean half the time of the 20th century she was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth thrown, so that legacy is always interesting to see that the changes that came from earlier 20th century to the late 20th century from empire to decolonization and she was there throughout all of it, whether it was tumultuous at times or pretty peaceful, so I came here to sort of not only be here for that, being in that sort of history. I always feel like I am a part of it, but also to see everything, her legacy and the legacy of places she was a part of."
Charlotte Jacobs, Teacher
"I just want to thank everyone for the opportunity they have given to Belizeans to be a part of the whole mourning process. It's important as Belizeans that we show our civic pride, that we show our gratefulness for our head of state. It's unfortunate that the time is so short. I believe more people should come out. I felt it very important because it's the Queen, it's the head of state and I think all Belizeans should have made the effort to be out here. Its history in the making and its an important part of who we are and where we are as a people."
Monday, September 19th has been declared a one-time public and bank holiday for the observation of Queen Elizabeth the second's state funeral. The funeral starts at 5 AM Belize time and you can catch it live here on Channel 7.
