MOMENT OF REFLECTION
A suggested approach for people who wish to organise their own gatherings, whether in their own street, outside their block of flats, in a park, or on their village green.
Residents should step outside their homes, just before 8.00 pm on Sunday 18 September to observe a minute’s silence of National Reflection.
If gathering in small groups, the wording below should be followed.
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
Cry of ‘God Save the King’ or singing of the National Anthem.
