THE FUNERAL of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be publicly shown in two locations in the city centre.
The nation will watch on as the funeral takes place in Westminster Abbey on Bank Holiday Monday (September 19).
A large screen is set to be displayed in Cathedral Square where the public can watch the funeral for free.
As well as Cathedral Square, the funeral will also be shown at The Guildhall for anyone attending to sign the book of condolences.
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Shops, events, hospital appointments and funerals scheduled for Monday across the country have been cancelled ahead of the Queen’s Funeral.
There is no official ruling to cancel events although the decision has been made to do so in some instances.
Many businesses across Worcester have made their official announcement on social media of upcoming closures as a mark of respect.
For anyone looking to sign the book of condolences, Worcester City Council has said that the book is set to remain in place after the funeral.
It will be officially removed on Tuesday, September 21 at 6pm.
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Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday, September 8 after a 70-year reign. Her state funeral is due to take place on Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday.
Before the state funeral, the Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects. The cortege first visited Edinburgh, the Queen's coffin lying in rest in St Giles' Cathedral.
Following the State 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 in procession to St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle via the Long Walk. A committal service will then take place in St George's Chapel.
There will also be screenings of the funeral at Vue Cinema in Friar Street as well as at The Alma Tavern on Droitwich Road, Worcester.
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