Brits to hold a minute’s silence on Sunday night to honour the late Queen Elizabeth
A ONE minute’s silence will be held across the nation on Sunday in honour of Queen Elizabeth.
At 8pm members of the public will pause to remember the late monarch and reflect on the incredible legacy she left behind.
News of the minute’s silence comes as Charles III addressed Parliament today for the first time as King.
The monarch pledged to follow his beloved mother’s selfless duty as he gave a speech to around MPs and Peers.
King Charles said: “We gather today in remembrance of the remarkable span of The Queen’s dedicated service to her nations and peoples.
“While very young, Her late Majesty pledged herself to serve her country and her people and to maintain the precious principles of constitutional government which lie at the heart of our nation. This vow she kept with unsurpassed devotion.
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“She set an example of selfless duty which, with God’s help and your counsels, I am resolved faithfully to follow.”
Around 900 Parliamentarians gathered in Parliament’s Westminster Hall to hear the King’s address.
PM Liz Truss, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and former PM Boris Johnson were among those in attendance.
It comes as…
- William & Harry could walk side by side behind the Queen’s coffin at her funeral
- Princess Anne curtsied to her beloved mum as Her Majesty’s coffin left Balmoral for the final time
- Thousands left flowers outside royal residences across the country
- King Charles III was proclaimed as King across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- King Charles’ relentless schedule was revealed – where he always skips one meal a day
- Details of The Queen’s sombre final journey back to London emerged
- A new Bank Holiday to mark The Queen’s funeral on September 19 was established
Westminster Hall, which was constructed in 1097 under William II, has hosted speeches by esteemed dignitaries including Nelson Mandela and the Pope.
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This afternoon the King will travel to Edinburgh, where a Ceremony of the Keys will take place at the Palace of Holyrood House.
Following the Ceremony of the Keys, the King will join the procession of the Queen’s coffin to St Giles’ Cathedral.
Then, the King and the Queen Consort, accompanied by other royal family members, will attend a service of prayer and reflection for the life of the Queen at St Giles’ Cathedral.
The King will receive the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, followed by the presiding officer, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Earlier today, Prince Harry released a statement paying tribute to the “everlasting grace” and “infectious smile” of his granny.
The Prince said: “I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings – from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren.”
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Harry offered an olive branch to his dad as he takes up his new role as monarch.
The Duke of Sussex said: “We now honour my father in his new role as King Charles III”.