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Sunday 18 September 2022

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A Moment of Reflection on the Eve of the Funeral of

Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

By 19.55 members of the community will gather at [location].

At 19.58 the convenor of the event will say:

Thank you all for gathering here this evening, for this brief vigil on the eve of the funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

In a few moments we will join with people across the United Kingdom in a Moment of Silent Reflection.  The start and end of the Minute here will be marked by a whistle.  During the Minute we will have an opportunity, in silence, to reflect on the lifetime of service which Her late Majesty devoted to the United Kingdom, the Realms and Territories and to the Commonwealth. 

The Queen was sure in her faith and steadfast in her duty, bringing constancy through 70 years of change.  We will remember Her late Majesty with affection and gratitude and silently give thanks in our hearts for her unswerving devotion to us and to our Country.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is now approaching 8.00 p.m.

At 20.00 a whistle sounds

Silence will be kept

At 20.01 the whistle marks the end of the Silence

Applause

[In those places where it has not been read, the Proclamation of The King’s Accession may be read]

The vigil concludes with all present saying:

God Save The King

and the singing of the National Anthem"

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