It is with deep sadness that we hear of the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Our condolences are with the Prince of Wales and all members of the Royal Family.
The Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Please read below for current guidance. We will continue to update you as further information is released.
Business Guidance
Alongside the guidance for national mourning that the Government released yesterday, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have passed on some considerations you may wish to make with regard to your own business including:
- providing an opportunity for your staff to offer their condolences, either by providing your own book of condolence or by directing them to the online book of condolence at the Royal website;
- identifying arrangements made by Local Authorities to lay floral or memorial tributes;
- signposting staff on how to donate to one of The Queen’s patronages, with information available on the Royal website;
- identifying whether your business location is likely to be impacted by arrangements made by Local Authorities, or events planned in central London, and planning your response;
- considering any changes you might wish to make to your website and social media activities; and
- where you have flags, lowering them to half mast.
Westminster City Council Guidance
Westminster City Council has updated its website with information for residents and businesses. Click here to find out more about Westminster specific guidance and updates on service changes.
The Council has also released letters to businesses and residents with more information and contact links which you can read at the following links:
Metropolitan Police Service Guidance
Operation London Bridge is the multi-agency response to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is led by the Royal Household and His Majesty’s Government.
Look Forward
Presently our planning is based upon the following expected events, however this is subject to change.
Thursday 15 September (Day +6)
Her Majesty will lie in state in Westminster Hall and we expect road closures in the environs of Parliament Square.
Friday 16 September (Day +7)
Her Majesty will lie in state in Westminster Hall and we expect road closures in the environs of Parliament Square.
Saturday 17 September (Day +8)
Her Majesty will lie in state in Westminster Hall and we expect road closures in the environs of Parliament Square.
Sunday 18 September (Day +9)
Her Majesty will lie in state in Westminster Hall and we expect road closures in the environs of Parliament Square. It is likely further road closures will begin in Victoria, Whitehall and the Mall in preparation for the State Funeral on Monday
Foreign Heads of State and dignitaries will arrive in London and as such there may be spontaneous restrictions of vehicular and some pedestrian traffic in some areas of London, for example around Park Lane, Barbican and Regents Park areas.
Monday 19 September (Day +10)
The State Funeral will take place in Westminster Abbey followed by a cortege to Windsor Castle. We expect considerable road closures throughout central London coupled with more limited closures in West London.
Road Closures
The roads shown on the below map in purple are now closed. Other roads in central London may be closed in upcoming days. The roads in the highlighted area will be completely closed to all vehicles.
The current road closures include roads that encompass Buckingham Palace, Green Park and St James’s Park. There is access only to pedestrians. This may be subject to change at short notice, we will provide updates when available.
