The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8 pm on Sunday 18 September

The public has been invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.

This Moment of Reflection will take place at 8 pm on Sunday 18 September, the night before the State Funeral, and is to be marked by a one-minute silence.

Statement from the Cabinet Office 12th September 2022

The silence can be marked privately at home, with friends and family, out on doorsteps or the street with neighbours, or at locally arranged community events and vigils.

Community groups, clubs and other organisations across the country are encouraged to take part and people overseas are also encouraged to observe the one-minute silence at 8pm local time.

Details of larger-scale public events to be held across the country will be published at: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii.