A Special Commemoration Service marking the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen will be held in Newport Minster this weekend, with Island residents invited to pay their respects to the late monarch.
The Commemoration Service, which takes place on the eve of the State Funeral, will reflect upon the life and work of the Late Queen and will include prayers both for her and the Royal Family.
Service will host invited local dignitaries
Led by the Acting Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight, Rev Allie Kerr, the service will host invited local dignitaries including His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon.
The service will also feature the choirs of the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke and the Isle of Wight Cantata Choir.
The Commemoration Service is to take place at 6pm on Sunday (18th September).
Island residents are warmly invited to attend though capacity is limited. The service will, however, be live streamed to screens in St Thomas’ Square.
Those unable to attend will also be able to follow the live-streaming of the service on Newport Minster’s YouTube channel.
The Isle of Wight Proclamation
Crowds gathered outside the minster on Sunday afternoon to watch the High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Kay Marriott, read The Proclamation announcing the start of His Majesty King Charles III’s reign.
It was also broadcast via Facebook Live and can be viewed again on the Isle of Wight Council’s Youtube channel.
Flags have been lowered to half-mast at County Hall, and a number of public meetings and engagements have been cancelled or postponed, including Full Council on 21 September, as a mark of respect.
Funeral
The State Funeral of Her Late Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 11am.
Prior to the State Funeral, The Late Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects.
Visit the Royal website to read further information on the State Funeral arrangements.
A minute’s silence will be held across the country at 8pm on Sunday as a national moment of reflection in memory of Her Late Majesty.
Monday 19th September will be a bank holiday to coincide with the State Funeral. His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, will attend the service.
Books of Condolence and floral tributes
Books of Condolence are available to sign across the Island, and further details can be found here.
The council has also arranged for a Book of Condolence to be circulated among Island care providers to make sure everyone has an opportunity to pay their respects.
Messages of sympathy may also be posted on the virtual Book of Condolence, available on the Royal website.
Residents are welcome to lay floral tributes at Church Litten, Newport, or may wish to consider making a small donation to a charity supported by the Royal Family.
Find out more
Further information on donations is available on the Buckingham Palace Webpages.
For more *information on other activities on the Island, please visit the Website.
*This page will be updated with new information as it becomes available.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
