Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On 8 September 2022 Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

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• Organisations: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, Cabinet Office, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Ministry of Defence, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A period of national mourning took place between 8 September 2022 and the State Funeral on 19 September 2022.

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Remembrance site for Her Majesty The Queen

Visit the remembrance site and contribute to the Book of Condolence.

National Mourning Guidance

Guidance for the public and businesses on the period of National Mourning following the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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• Prime Minister's statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
  • 28 April 2025
  • Speech
• BHC installs historical plaque at Namuga, East Makira
  • 22 December 2023
  • World news story
• The Prime Minister's words on Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
  • 8 September 2023
  • News story

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Announcements

• Prime Minister's statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
  • 28 April 2025
  • Speech
• BHC installs historical plaque at Namuga, East Makira
  • 22 December 2023
  • World news story
• The Prime Minister's words on Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
  • 8 September 2023
  • News story

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Guidance and regulation

• Attending ceremonial events for the Lying-in-State and the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen
  • 18 September 2022
  • Guidance
• National Mourning period: guidance for faith and belief groups and places of worship
  • 13 September 2022
  • Detailed guide
• National Mourning Guidance
  • 9 September 2022
  • Guidance

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Who’s involved

• Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
• Cabinet Office
• Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Ministry of Defence
• Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office