The MAYOR of Worcester lead a minute silence this evening to remember the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Cllr Adrian Gregson took part in the national minute silence this evening at 8pm tonight outside The Guildhall.
In London, Big Ben tolled to start the beginning of the national moment of reflection and the bell struck once more at 8.01pm as it ended.
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Earlier today, Cllr Gregson also lead a procession through Worcester's High Street, leading to the cathedral for the Service of Thanksgiving.
The Queen’s funeral will be shown on giant screens in various locations across the UK, from London’s Hyde Park to Coleraine Town Hall in Northern Ireland.
In Worcester, the funeral will be shown on a large screen in Cathedral Square as well as in The Guildhall.
Around 125 cinemas will also be screening the event, along with Sky News, ITV and the BBC for people watching from home.
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