West Bergholt Participation in the National Period of Mourning
From today, we ask all in the community to take a moment to pay our individual respects during this time of national mourning.
Tributes
The flag outside the Orpen Memorial Hall will be at half-mast until 8 am the day after the State Funeral and there is an area at the base of the flagpole where residents may lay their floral tributes, if they wish.
Book of Condolence
The official West Bergholt Book of Condolence will be available for residents to sign at St Mary’s Church. There are also candles for those who might like to light one whilst they sit and reflect. The church will be open each day between 9 am and 7 pm.
Timetable
The timetable of events during this period of mourning is as follows with an educated guess based on recent announcements for the lying in state & Civic Services:
| 8th September | Date of Death |
| 10th September | Proclamation Day in London when the new Sovereign is proclaimed |
| 11th September | Proclamation Day: |
| @ 12 noon in Belfast, Cardiff & Edinburgh | |
| @ 2 pm High Sheriff’s read County Proclamation | |
| @ 4 pm or after Civic Leaders read local proclamation | |
| 11th September? | Middle Sunday – Civic Services |
| 14th – 17th September | Lying In State in London |
| 19th September | Date of Funeral (which will be a Public Holiday) |
Once official dates are announced this page will be updated.