State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II to be screened at locations in Exeter
Preparations are underway in the capital for Monday, which is also a bank holiday
Queen Elizabeth II
Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 13th Sep 2022
The state funeral for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be screened at a number of locations in Exeter on Monday 19 September.
It will be shown on a large screen in Northernhay Gardens and the public are welcome to attend. As capacity is limited, attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis.
The funeral will also be shown at Exeter City Football Club and at the Conference Centre at Sandy Park.
Monday 19 September, the day of the state funeral, will be a bank holiday. The funeral service is due to start at 11am at Westminster Abbey in London – the historic church where kings and queens are crowned.
The last state funeral was held for Sir Winston Churchill in 1965. The state funeral of George VI, Queen Elizabeth’s father, took place in 1952.
Entry to Northernhay Gardens will be from the Queen Street entrance only, from 9am. Toilet facilities and refreshments will be available.
More details will be released by Exeter City Council on the arrangements in the coming days.
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.
State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II to be screened at locations in Exeter
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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."
