Update on B&NES Council services on day of Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral
Preparations are underway in the capital for Monday, which is also a bank holiday
Queen Elizabeth II
Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 13th Sep 2022 Last updated 13th Sep 2022
Bath and North East Somerset Council is updating residents on arrangements for council services on and before Monday 19 September, a national bank holiday for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Waste services – Monday 19 September
No rubbish collections. Catch-up arrangements will be confirmed on the council's service disruptions page.
No recycling collections. Residents are asked to please hold onto their recycling until the following week.
No garden waste collections. Catch-up arrangements will be confirmed on the council's service disruptions page.
All recycling centres will be closed.
Anyone with a bulky waste collection already booked for this day will be contacted to rearrange.
Heritage museums – Monday 19 September
The Roman Baths, Fashion Museum, Victoria Art Gallery, World Heritage Centre and Bath Record Office will be closed.
Anyone who has booked tickets for Monday 19 September will receive an automatic refund.
The museums will reopen as usual from Tuesday 20 September.
Libraries and Books of Condolence
Books of condolence will remain open at the Guildhall in Bath and at Keynsham Community space and Midsomer Norton Library and Information Service this week under normal office hours. You can find these here.
On Sunday 18 September and Monday 19 September they will open from 9.30am - 4.30pm at the Guildhall. They will also be open at Keynsham Community space and Midsomer Norton Library and Information Service on Sunday from 10am to 4pm and from 1pm to 4pm on Monday.
A book of condolence will also be available on the mobile library from 13 September so people who are unable to travel can pay their respects. The mobile library timetable is here.
The books of condolence will close at 5pm on Tuesday 20 September.
People can also pay their respects by leaving an online message at Royal.uk.
Floral tributes can be left at Parade Gardens in Bath, Keynsham Memorial Gardens and the Hollies Garden, Midsomer Norton.
All details are on the council’s dedicated webpage.
Bath Abbey is open for quiet reflection. The Abbey will also be livestreaming the broadcast of the Queen’s funeral. The Abbey’s events are as follows:
Sunday 18 September: Memorial Evensong at 3.30pm
Monday 19 September: 8.30am - Morning Prayer, 11am - Broadcast of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 5.30pm - Evening Prayer
The Government has announced that a one-minute silence will be held across the UK at 8pm on Sunday. People can mark the silence privately in their own homes, on the street with neighbours or at community events and vigils.
The bank holiday will mark the last day of the period of national mourning. National arrangements following the Queen’s death can be found on the Government’s website here.
Queen Elizabeth II's finest moments
The Coronation
On June 2nd 1953, Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 27. The coronation was the first to be broadcasted on national television and made for a national occasion of celebration. The televised event was watched by over 8 million households as well as the 8,000 VIP guests that were in attendance at Westminster Abbey to witness the start of the Queen's reign.
Update on B&NES Council services on day of Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral
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Her reaction to Lady Diana's death
Though the royal family - and The Queen in particular - were initially criticised for their reaction to Princess Diana's tragic death in 1997, the Queen later bowed to her coffin and said in a touching televised tribute to her, "She never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys."
The Coronation
On June 2nd 1953, Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 27. The coronation was the first to be broadcasted on national television and made for a national occasion of celebration. The televised event was watched by over 8 million households as well as the 8,000 VIP guests that were in attendance at Westminster Abbey to witness the start of the Queen's reign.
Whenever we see her with her beloved Corgis
"My corgis are family," the Queen has said in the past. The Queen's love of Corgis dates back to when she was just 7-years-old. It was a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Dookie that her father, King George VI, brought home. She fell in love with the breed so much that she got many more corgis including Jane and Susan who even joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on their honeymoon!
Her marriage to Prince Philip
A young Princess Elizabeth first met her husband-to-be Prince Philip at the age of 8 at the wedding of Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark to Prince George, Duke of Kent. Little did she know then that she would one day marry Duke Philip Mountbatten on 20th November 1947 at Westminster Abbey when she was 21.
Every fashion moment
Over the years, the Queen has got herself to the top of many best dressed lists and is a fashion icon in her own right. From her bright, block colour outfits to her enviable collection of stylish handbags, the Queen always looks the part, whatever the occasion.
When she became the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services
As Princess Elizabeth, she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945 becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. In this role she learnt to drive and maintain vehicles. Since then, The Queen has maintained a close relationship with the Armed Forces.
Everytime we see her with her grandchildren
With four children, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, the Queen is a very proud grandma. Can you name them all? There's Peter, Zara, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, James, Viscount Severn, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, Mia Tindall and Lena Tindall, Lucas Tindall and August Brooksbank.
Her wicked sense of humour
Many who know the Queen personally have commented on the monarch's razor sharp wit and good humour. Biographer Karen Dolby even wrote a whole book of hilarious Elizabeth-isms, which you can buy here, and she's almost always giggling in photos.
The celebration of her Jubilees
Not many monarchs get to say they've celebrated their Jubilee, but Queen Elizabeth II has got a Silver, Golden and Diamond under her belt. Such is Britain's affection for Her Maj, Jubilees are cause for huge celebration up and down the country, bringing neighbours together for street parties.
Her reaction to Lady Diana's death
Though the royal family - and The Queen in particular - were initially criticised for their reaction to Princess Diana's tragic death in 1997, the Queen later bowed to her coffin and said in a touching televised tribute to her, "She never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys."
The Coronation
On June 2nd 1953, Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 27. The coronation was the first to be broadcasted on national television and made for a national occasion of celebration. The televised event was watched by over 8 million households as well as the 8,000 VIP guests that were in attendance at Westminster Abbey to witness the start of the Queen's reign.
Whenever we see her with her beloved Corgis
"My corgis are family," the Queen has said in the past. The Queen's love of Corgis dates back to when she was just 7-years-old. It was a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Dookie that her father, King George VI, brought home. She fell in love with the breed so much that she got many more corgis including Jane and Susan who even joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on their honeymoon!
Her marriage to Prince Philip
A young Princess Elizabeth first met her husband-to-be Prince Philip at the age of 8 at the wedding of Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark to Prince George, Duke of Kent. Little did she know then that she would one day marry Duke Philip Mountbatten on 20th November 1947 at Westminster Abbey when she was 21.
Every fashion moment
Over the years, the Queen has got herself to the top of many best dressed lists and is a fashion icon in her own right. From her bright, block colour outfits to her enviable collection of stylish handbags, the Queen always looks the part, whatever the occasion.
When she became the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services
As Princess Elizabeth, she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945 becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. In this role she learnt to drive and maintain vehicles. Since then, The Queen has maintained a close relationship with the Armed Forces.
Everytime we see her with her grandchildren
With four children, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, the Queen is a very proud grandma. Can you name them all? There's Peter, Zara, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, James, Viscount Severn, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, Mia Tindall and Lena Tindall, Lucas Tindall and August Brooksbank.
Her wicked sense of humour
Many who know the Queen personally have commented on the monarch's razor sharp wit and good humour. Biographer Karen Dolby even wrote a whole book of hilarious Elizabeth-isms, which you can buy here, and she's almost always giggling in photos.
The celebration of her Jubilees
Not many monarchs get to say they've celebrated their Jubilee, but Queen Elizabeth II has got a Silver, Golden and Diamond under her belt. Such is Britain's affection for Her Maj, Jubilees are cause for huge celebration up and down the country, bringing neighbours together for street parties.
Her reaction to Lady Diana's death
Though the royal family - and The Queen in particular - were initially criticised for their reaction to Princess Diana's tragic death in 1997, the Queen later bowed to her coffin and said in a touching televised tribute to her, "She never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys."
