The Demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - National Mourning Guidance

09 September 2022

The Demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - National Mourning Guidance

Buckingham Palace has announced the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be preceded by a period of Lying-in-State. Dates and further details of these events will be announced by the Royal Household in due course.

A period of National Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has now started. The period of National Mourning will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral. The Royal Family will undertake a separate period of Royal Mourning, subject to the wishes of The King.  For practical advice on how you or your organisation may wish to observe public mourning during this period please click the link below:

 

The Demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: National Mourning Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)