The nation is expected to come together to honour Her Majesty The Queen, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday, 8th September 2022 in a national moment of reflection this weekend.
Taking place on Sunday – the eve of Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral – the UK will honour its longest-reigning monarch through a National Moment of Reflection at 8pm.
To mark this moment in Swindon, a short service will be held on the steps of the Town Hall which will be led by the Mayor of Swindon, the Bishop of Swindon and Reverend Mark Barrett, the Mayor’s Chaplain.
Members of the public are invited to attend and are asked to arrive by 7.45pm. The service will begin at 7.55pm and is expected to last for around 30 minutes.
In a statement by the Prime Minister’s spokesperson announcing the minutes silence, they said: “At 8pm, on Sunday, September 18, the night before the state funeral, there will be a one-minute silence where the public are invited to come together and observe a national moment of reflection to mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
“The silence can be marked privately at home on your own, or with friends and neighbours, out on your doorstep or street with neighbours, or at any locally arranged community events and vigils.
“We encourage local community groups, clubs, and other organisations to mark this moment of reflection. And, if you are overseas, people are encouraged to mark the silence at their local time.
“The shared national moment of reflection is an opportunity for everyone across the UK to mark the death of Her Majesty and we will set out details of where the Prime Minister will mark it closer to that time.”
