Statement from Harlestone Manor Parish Council – Queen Elizabeth II

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In this period of mourning, we join with the rest of the United Kingdom and countries worldwide, in coming to terms with the loss of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II. We offer our sincere condolences to His Majesty the King and to the rest of the Royal Family at this very sad time. We hope that memories of happier times will be of comfort to them and in knowing that the thoughts and prayers of a grateful nation are with them as they navigate the days ahead.

We recognise that residents will want to pay their respects to Her late Majesty in their own way. There are a number of opportunities locally for you to do this, with details provided below.

 

  1. Services of Reflection

 

  1. Tommy Statue – Harlestone Manor Estate

A local service of reflection will take place at the Tommy statue on Harlestone Manor estate at 4pm on Sunday 11 September 2022, when the Proclamation of Accession will be declared. We will welcome our friend Reverend Kathryn Evans to lead us in a time of thoughtful contemplation.

Residents are welcome to bring and lay flowers during the service, or leave messages of condolence, as a mark of respect. After the day of the funeral, flowers will be removed and placed in composting facilities in the Parish. To help with this, flowers without plastic/ cellophane wrapping are preferred.

  1. The Parish Church of St Andrew
    Harlestone Manor, Loxton’s Field & Harlestone

A simple service of reflection will be held in the church at Harlestone at 10am on Sunday

11 September 2022. All are welcome to attend.

  1. Books of Condolence

A book of condolence has been placed in St. Andrew’s church for all in the community who wish to come and pay their respects, pray or sit quietly and the church will be open daily from 9.30am.

Alternatively, residents may choose to add a message to the nation’s official online book of condolence at www.royal.uk. A selection of messages will be passed on to members of the Royal Family and may be held in the Royal Archives for posterity.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will be opening a book of condolence, details of which will be made available shortly.

 

The Parish Council was due to hold its September meeting on Thursday of this coming week (15/09/22). In line with protocol following the death of the monarch, we will be postponing the meeting to a later date. Further details will be provided in due course.

 

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