A National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm, on Sunday, September 18, at the Bridlington War Memorial on Wellington Road – the night before the Queen’s state funeral.
The Mayor of Bridlington will be holding a One Minute Silence in line with the National One Minute Silence being observed around the country.
The Mayor will also be laying a wreath on behalf of Bridlington Town Council.
“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,” an spokesperson said.
Mourners have been. able to view the Queen’s coffin 24 hours a day since 5pm, on Wednesday, 24 until 6.30am on the day of the funeral.
In Bridlington, veterans groups have paid tribute to The Queen by laying a table complete with tea and marmalade sandwiches – and holding a one minute silence in tribute to Her Majesty.
Mike Rubery, veteran and RNA member said: “We had a great turn out for the Queens Bridlington Veterans Coffee Morning.
“We set a place for Queen and Paddington with tea and Marmalade sandwiches and at 11am held a minutes silence. We followed this with the national Anthem, a toast and three cheers for King Charles.
The Queen’s funeral will take place at 11am, on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey, and the day will be a national bank holiday.
“A big thank you to those that attended and thanks to Maxine and Russ at Victoria Mill tea room for hosting the event – long live the King!” added Mike.
