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Last updated: 18 September 2022
London
You can view guidance on Her Majestys Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster here. The accessible queue for Lying-in-State has reached full capacity, details are available here.
UK
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To mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be a National Moment of Reflection. This will be a one-minute silence to pay our respects to Her Majesty, and will be observed across the UK.
Other Events
The following public events are taking place in towns and cities across the UK during the period of National Mourning. For more information about local events in your area please check your local authoritys website.
Moments of Reflection - Sunday 18 September, 8pm
Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will join in a National Moment of Reflection on Sunday 18 September withcandle-light services at Antrim Castle Gardens and Mossley Mill.
Blackpool
The Blackpool Tower Illuminations- which have been changed to red, white and blue throughout the period of mourning in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - will turn off for the Moment of Reflection at 8pm. You can find more information here.
Cheltenham
A?Moment of Reflection?will be held?outside?Cheltenhams?Municipal Office, led by the Mayor of Cheltenham, at 8pm on Sunday 18 September. For more details please visit the Cheltenham Borough Council website
Luton
The National Moment of Reflection will be observed in a special event at 7.30pm on the steps of Luton Town Hall to commemorate the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Please visit the Councils website for more details.
Southend
In the City of Southend-on-Sea, the Mayor will lead a moment of silent reflection at 8pm on Sunday 18 September, to reflect on a lifetime of service which Her Majesty devoted to the United Kingdom, the Realms and Territories and the Commonwealth. For more details please visit the Southend-on-Sea website
Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent will hold a commemoration service on the eve of the funeral, at 6.30pm on Sunday 18 September at Stoke Minster. It will be followed by the observation of the national moment of reflection at Stoke Cenotaph at 8pm. For more details please visit the Stoke-on-Trent council website.
Swindon
The National Moment of Reflection will be observed on Sunday, 18 September with a short service on the steps of Swindons Town Hall. Members of the public are asked to arrive by 7.45pm for the service to begin at 7.55pm. For more information, please visit the Councils website.
Ceremonial events
Northern Ireland
Belfast
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be broadcast live on a big screen in the grounds of Belfast City Hall.
Coleraine
Coleraine Town Hall will broadcast the National Moment of Reflection on Sunday 18 September. On Monday they will also show the State Funeral.
Lisburn
The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II streamed from Westminster Abbey will be shown on the screen in Lisburn City Centre on Monday 19 September from 10.00am.
Scotland
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Council will be screening the State Funeral on a big screen in Holyrood Park in front of the Palace of Holyrood House. More information can be found on the councils website.
Scottish Canals
In partnership with The Church of Scotland, Falkirk Council will hold a service of reflection at the Kelpies this Sunday 18th September 2022 at 7.30pm. Further details can be found on their Facebook page.
East of England
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council will hold a civic service of thanksgiving and remembrance for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 6pm on Sunday 18 September at Great Yarmouth Minster. For further information visit the Councils website.
Ipswich
A big screen will be showing the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II on the Cornhill, Ipswich on Monday 19 September.
The screening of the funeral at Westminster Abbey will start at 10am. You can find further information on the council website.
Norwich
The funeral of HM The Queen will be live streamed in the Nave of Norwich Cathedral.? All are welcome to watch the live broadcast from 9am, free of charge.? No ticket is required. You can find more information on the Cathedral website.
Norwich Theatre Royal will also broadcast the live coverage of the State Funeral of HM The Queen, free of charge.? Please book tickets in advance here.
Midlands
Bedford
Bedford Borough Council will be holding a public screening of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIs funeral on Monday 19 September at Bedford Corn Exchange. Residents must book their place to watch the proceedings in advance. For further information visit the Bedford Borough councils website.
Birmingham
The State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be shown on a big screen in Centenary Square on Monday 19 September. For further information visit the Birmingham councils website.
Coventry
The State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be screened live in Coventry city centre on Monday 19 September. A large screen is to be set up in University Square between the Cathedral steps and Coventry University to help people watch the 11am service and pay their respects. For further information