Ceremonial and events guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen - Sunday 11 September 2022
The following ceremonies and events are taking place today (Sunday 11 September 2022) across the country to allow people to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen:
For the latest information on upcoming events, please visit the Ceremonial and events guidance page.
Scotland
10:00 - The Coffin of Her Late Majesty the Queen departs from Balmoral Castle for the journey to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
11:25 - The King’s Body Guard for Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) and the Guard of Honour will march from the Castle Esplanade to the Mercat Cross.
11:50 - The main procession will make its way from Parliament House to the Mercat Cross.
12:00 - The Lord Lyon King of Arms will read the Proclamation to the people of Scotland. This will be followed by a 21 gun salute from Edinburgh Castle.
12:30 - The Procession will then make its way to Edinburgh Castle where the Lord Lyon will read the second Proclamation.
16:00 - The Coffin arrives at Holyroodhouse.
For more information visit www.gov.scot
Wales
12:00 - Proclamations read in Cardiff Castle.
For more information visit www.cardiff.gov.uk
Northern Ireland
12:00 - Proclamations read in Hillsborough Castle.
12:00 - Gun Salutes in Hillsborough Castle.
For more information visit https://www.hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle/
Royal Residences
For information on laying floral tributes at Royal Residences, including in London and Windsor visit https://www.royal.uk/mourning-and-condolence-arrangements-royal-residences