Britons will be invited to come together to 'mourn and reflect on the life and legacy' of the Queen.
By Sophie Morris, news reporterA minute's silence will be observed across the UK on Sunday in memory of the Queen, Downing Street has announced., Liz Truss's official spokesperson said.
"We encourage local community groups, clubs and other organisations to mark this moment of reflection. And if you are overseas, people are encouraged to mark the silence at their local time. Over the weekend, it was confirmed the funeral of the Queen will take place at 11am on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey.Today, after the King and Queen Consort have attended a service of prayer and reflection for the life of the Queen at St Giles' Cathedral, mourners in Scotland will be invited to visit her coffin.
Members of the public who wish to pay their respects have been warned they face long waits due to the anticipated demand.The Queen's coffin will then move to London, arriving at the Palace of Westminster at 3pm on Wednesday where the Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a short service.More than 300,000 people visited King George VI lying in state in Westminster Hall in 1952, while 200,000 saw the Queen Mother's coffin in 2002.
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