The Royal Family has announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.
Ruling longer than any other monarch in British history, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was admired and respected by many for her unwavering service and devotion. Celebrations of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee this year highlighted the support of The Queen for heritage and culture, with many institutions having benefitted from her royal patronage.
The Heritage Alliance is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family as they mourn her loss.
To help our members and the sector navigate this period, we have collated some Government guidance and information below. We will continue to update this as we hear further announcements.
The main source of information is gov.uk. Local Authorities will also be updating their own websites on local commemorative events and how these may impact local businesses or local travel. The Royal Household will set out arrangements on Lying-in-State and the State Funeral, which will be published on the Royal Website.
Toolkits from the Cabinet Office
Use of the visuals in these toolkits is entirely voluntary. Organisations should feel free to use them as appropriate. The marking of the Moment of Reflection on Sunday and The Queen’s Funeral on Monday are left to the discretion of organisations.
National Mourning Period Toolkit (download – with the EIIR cypher and details on how to display it)
National Moment of Reflection Toolkit (download – to raise awareness of the Moment of Reflection at 8pm, Sunday 18 September)
(Please note: use of the visuals and copy in these toolkits is open to all organisations, and no strict copyright guidance is provided)
Government Guidance
Arrangements following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (guidance collection)
Ceremonial and events guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen (15 September 2022)
Procession for the Lying-in-State of Her Majesty The Queen (13 September 2022)
Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster (14 September 2022)
The Demise of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: National Mourning Guidance (9 September 2022)
National Mourning period: guidance for faith and belief groups and places of worship (9 September 2022)
Flag flying guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen (8 September 2022)
Travel advice for the mourning period (TFL – travelling in and around London)
The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September.
From the Royal Family
Mourning and Condolence arrangements at the Royal Residences (9 September 2022)
Statement from The King following the death of The Queen (8 September 2022)
Statements and News Stories
Prime Minister’s statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (8 September 2022)
Bank holiday announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday 19 September (Gov UK)
Ceremonial and events guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen – (12 September 2022)
Death of Her Majesty The Queen – Initial public information on funeral and ceremonial arrangements (Gov UK)
Plans for the Queen’s lying in state and funeral (BBC, 9 September 2022)
Guidance for the sector
What charities need to know during this period of mourning (NCVO)
Extra Bank Holiday Confirmed for the Day of the Queen’s Funeral (VWV – guidance for workers & employers)