One-minute silence to be held to remember the Queen this weekend

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Members of the public have been invited to oberve a one-minute silence this weekend to honour and remember the Queen's memory.

Downing Street announced that a one-minute silence will take place at 8pm on Sunday, September 18 - a day before the Queen's state funeral will take place, marking the end of the national mourning period.

People will be invited to come together to “mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II” during a minute’s silence on Sunday, No 10 said. Read more: Queen lying in state - things you should and shouldn't do if going to see the Queen's coffin The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “At 8pm on Sunday 18 September, 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.” The silence will take place while Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies in state in parliament, with ministers preparing for mourners to que for hours upon hours for a chance to pay their respects.