Ceremonial and events guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen For Wednesday 14 September 2022
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 Charles III:
For the latest information on upcoming events, please visit the Ceremonial and events guidance page.
England
Shortly after 14:00
Her Majesty The Queen’s Coffin will travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on a gun carriage.
A ceremony will be held in Westminster Hall to mark the arrival of Her Majesty’s Coffin.
17:00
Lying-in-State will formally open. You can view guidance on Her Majesty’s Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster.
Other Events
The following public events are taking place in towns and cities across the UK during the period of National Mourning.
Bedford
Bedford Borough Council will be holding a public screening of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 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 council’s website.
Bradford
There will be a Civic Service at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday 18 September. The Cathedral will also be screening the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Monday 19 September. Further details are available on Bradford Cathedral’s website.
Exeter
The funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Monday 19 September is being screened at Northernhay Gardens and Sandy Park at the Exeter City Football Club. Further details are available at Exeter City Council’s website.
Leeds
Live coverage of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be shown on Leeds Big Screen in Millennium Square on Monday 19 September between 10am – 6pm (times subject to confirmation of TV broadcast schedules). Further details are available on the Leeds City Council website.