A Moment of Reflection on the Eve of the Funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2022

By 19.55 members of the community will gather at Jubilee Stone outside the Boat Museum, Harbour Road, Watchet

At 19.58 the Chair of Council will say the following:

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 bell sounds

Silence will be kept

At 20.01 the bell marks the end of the Silence

Applause

The vigil concludes with all present saying:

God Save The King

and the singing of the National Anthem

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