Britain pauses as two-minute silence noticed concluding Queen's state funeral | World News

A two-minute silence was held on Monday on the conclusion of the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II. After the sounding of the Final Submit, the service at Westminster Abbey the place the royal household and world leaders gathered to bid the Queen farewell, ended with the two-minute silence.

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“To pay our respects to Her Majesty The Queen this silence can be noticed in all UK authorities buildings. Devolved administrations will situation directions of their estates and others as mandatory. Native authorities, companies, organisations and people could select to hitch us in observing this silence,” the royal household stated.

The silence, was extensively noticed throughout the UK, marking the final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II. The 2-minute silence was adopted by the nationwide anthem “God Save the King” and a Lament as an expression of grief over Queen Elizabeth II’s demise.