PEOPLE in Workington will be able to watch the Queen's funeral together - as Allerdale Borough Council are set to show the event on the town's big screen.
A live screening of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s State Funeral will be shown on the big screen at Workington Leisure Centre on Monday September,19.
The guidance for those planning to attend is as follows:
- Live BBC One coverage will be screened from 10.30AM.
- The screening will be shown on the big screen at Workington Leisure Centre.
- No seating will be provided at this event, but attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs. Toilet facilities will be provided.
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19 September at 11am at Westminster Abbey.
Following the funeral, the coffin will travel in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch. From Wellington Arch, the coffin will travel to Windsor and once there, the state Hearse will travel to St George’s chapel, Windsor Castle via the Long Walk.
A Committal Service will then take place in St George’s Chapel.
If you are planning to travel to London to pay your respects, please plan your journey as it is likely to be extremely busy. The latest advice and guidance can be found on the Transport For London website: https://tfl.gov.uk/status-updates/major-works-and-events/travel-advice-for-the-mourning-period
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