There is no expectation for businesses to close during the mourning period unless they wish to. Businessīusinesses may wish to make arrangements for observing the national one minute silence at 15.00 on the day of the funeral. Organisers may wish to consider using black armbands and observing a silence before matches are played. The decision as to whether sporting fixtures continue to go ahead is at the discretion of organisers. Organisations, such as those of which His Royal Highness was patron, could modify the homepage of their site to feature a visual indication of mourning, for example the use of black edging or black banners. Online communication channels may also choose to reflect the death of The Duke of Edinburgh and participate in the period of national mourning. ![]() Unfortunately, in order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions in place, and to reduce the risk of transmission, Books of Condolence will not be available in public buildings for people to sign in person. Books of CondolenceĪ Book of Condolence is available online at the Royal Website. A list of His Royal Highness’ patronages, and how you can donate can be found on the Royal Website. Making a donation to one of His Royal Highness’ many patronages is a fitting way of paying tribute to his remarkable legacy. We understand that many people would like to express their grief on the death of His Royal Highness. In order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions in place, and to prevent the spread of infection, we respectfully ask members of the public not to lay flowers or other memorial items such as candles, messages and mementoes, at Royal Residences or other public spaces. Union flags flying from Royal Residences and Government Buildings were half-masted on 9 April and will remain half-masted until 08.00 on 18 April, the day after the funeral.īusinesses or other organisations wishing to pay their respects by half-masting flags or holding silences should follow the guidance that has been issued by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.Ī national one minute silence will take place at 15.00 on the day of the funeral. Further details can be found at the Royal Website. ![]() The Royal Ceremonial Funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will be held on 17 April at 15.00 in St. His Royal Highness will lie-at-rest in Windsor Castle ahead of the funeral service, but this will not be open to the public. In particular, we respectfully ask that the public does not attempt to attend any events associated with the funeral of His Royal Highness. In order to protect each other and reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission we are asking the public not to visit Royal Residences or gather in public at this time, and to continue to follow all COVID-19 regulations in the place you reside. The Government understands that this is a difficult and sad time for many, and that members of the public will wish to pay their respects. Details of these announcements are available on the Royal Website.Ī period of national mourning has commenced and will conclude on 17 April inclusive. Introductionīuckingham Palace has released details of the funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. This document should be read in conjunction with current public health advice available at GOV.UK. The purpose of this document is to provide the public, industry and businesses with information and key links regarding national mourning.
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