On Monday 19th September, Ely Cathedral will be screening the live broadcast of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
As the funeral officially begins at 11am, the Cathedral will start their live coverage from 10.30am until about 1.00pm which is the point Her Majesty’s coffin reaches Wellington Arch to make the final journey by car to Windsor.
The audience will watch the service and procession on a large screen under the Octagon. Seating will be on a first come basis with the audience being able to move around freely during the proceedings. Those attending are being asked not to bring large bags into the Cathedral. The audience will be required to observe the national two minutes silence which will take place at the end of the funeral service which is expected to be around 12noon.
A spokesperson for Ely Cathedral said: “Ely Cathedral stands in the very heart of this community. As a Christian place of worship since 673, its heritage, longevity and continuity has provided a place of comfort and reflection, particular in recent days. We have seen many people come into the Cathedral to express their sadness following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and to thank God for her life and her service. It seems right and fitting that the Cathedral provides a place for people to come together in sorrow and in gratitude, on such a momentous occasion”.
Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book in advance.
Press release from Ely Cathedral
photo credit The Royal Family
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