Flags at Royal residencies will remain half-masted
Buckingham Palace made the announcement this morning , a day after the confirmation that the Queen had died aged 96. A statement from Buckingham Palace read: "Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, it is His Majesty The King's wish that a period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s Funeral. The date of the Funeral will be confirmed in due course.
Read more: The Queen died before Princes William, Andrew and Edward could make it to Balmoral Castle "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."As part of the observations, flags at Royal residencies will remain half-masted until 8am on the morning after the final day of Royal Mourning.
Information on Floral Tributes at other public buildings and locations will be issued by the Cabinet Office. An online Book of Condolence for those who wish to leave messages is available on the Royal website: https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence.
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