BOOKS of condolence have opened and flowers have begun to be laid in memory of the Queen as Worcester residents pay their respects.
A book of condolence is being opened at the Guildhall in High Street with others at Worcester Cathedral, St George’s Catholic Church, County Hall, the University of Worcester, Worcester Hospital, Warndon Library, Lyppard Hub, St John’s Library, and The Hive.
It comes as His Majesty the King has announced a period of Royal Mouring will last until seven days after the Queen’s funeral, the date of which has yet to be confirmed.
Royal Mourning will be observed by members of the Royal Family, Royal Household staff and Representatives of the Royal Household on official duties, together with troops committed to Ceremonial Duties.
Flags at Royal Residences were half masted yesterday (Thursday) and will remain half-masted until 8am on the morning after the final day of Royal Mourning.
Royal Salutes will be fired in London today (Friday) at 1pm in Hyde Park by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and at the Tower of London by the Honourable Artillery Company. One round will be fired for each year of The Queen’s life.
The flag over the Guildhall is being flown at half-mast in tribute to the late Queen.
Worcester Cathedral’s Bourdon bell will join others across the United Kingdom at midday today (Friday) and toll 96 times, one for each year of Her Late Majesty’s lif
Mayor of Worcester, Coun Adrian Gregson, said: “”The councillors and officers of Worcester City Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.”
