Her Majesty The Queen

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. 

You can view the statement of the Mayor of Broxbourne online.

Book of condolence and Floral Tributes

A book of condolence was opened at the Huntongdon Suite, Bishops College, Cheshunt for members of the public to pay their respects to Her Majesty. This will be bound and stored in the Lowewood Museum archives.

Four locations in the Borough were designated as areas for members of the public to lay floral tributes. These have now been removed and will be composted. 

Proclamation

The proclamation is the official announcement of the death of the monarch and details of their successor. The King was officially proclaimed for the first time on Saturday 10 September at 11am at St James’ Palace in London.

Ceremonies then took place at midday on Sunday 11 September in Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff, before the new King was declared at County level at 1pm. The proclamation was then read in local boroughs across the country later that day.

The proclamation in Broxbourne was held at 4pm on 11 September at the Council offices and read aloud by the Mayor of Broxbourne, Councillor Paul Seeby.

Service of Remembrance

A Service of Remembrance for Her Majesty The Queen was held at St Mary's Church, Cheshunt, on Sunday 18 September at 7.15pm. This was followed by a one minute's silence for the National Moment of Reflection at 8pm.

Flags Flying at Half Mast

The Council flew the Union Flag at half-mast during the period of mourning.

During the proclamation, (starting at 11am on Saturday 10 September) the flag was raised to full mast, before being lowered back to half mast at approximately 1pm on Sunday 11 September.