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Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, all official flags, including the Union Flag, should be half-masted.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is issuing the following guidance for faith and belief groups and those who manage places of worship, who may wish to play an active role during this period.
Guidance for the public and businesses on the period of National Mourning following the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
On the one year anniversary of her passing, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reflects on the life and service of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Thomas Coward installed a plaque at Namuga to mark Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Solomon Islands.
The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September.
Details of how the public can watch Her Majesty The Queen’s state funeral and the ceremonial processions
National silence to take place on Monday, 19 September
Prime Minister Liz Truss's statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Guidance has been issued for how public can attend Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall
List of ceremonies and events taking place across the UK to allow people to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen and mark the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III.
The Prime Minister spoke to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning.
The following ceremonies and events are taking place today (Monday 12 September 2022) across the country to allow people to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen and mark the Accession of His Majesty King Charles …
Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke with President Emmanuel Macron.
Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke with Prime Minister of Poland.
Guidance for those wishing to attend ceremonial events, including the Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster.
The following ceremonies and events are taking place today (Wednesday 14 September 2022) across the country to allow people to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen and mark the Accession of His Majesty King Charl…
Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
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