Queen Elizabeth II: Screenings of state funeral in Exeter and Plymouth

Public screenings of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be held at locations in Exeter and Plymouth.

The final farewell to Her Majesty, Britain's longest ever reigning monarch, will begin at 11:00 BST on Monday at Westminster Abbey, in London.

The day of the state funeral has been declared a bank holiday with many schools and businesses closed.

In Exeter city centre, the funeral will be shown on a large screen in Northernhay Gardens.

Exeter City Council said capacity would be limited and attendance would be on a first come, first served basis.

Entry to the gardens will be from the Queen Street entrance only from 09:00 BST and toilet facilities and refreshments will be available.

The funeral will also be shown at Exeter City Football Club and at the Conference Centre at Sandy Park, which is operating a free-of-charge ticketed event.

Members of the public who attend the screening will be given a designated room in the conference centre from which to watch the event.

The Theatre Royal Plymouth will show the funeral on a big screen at the Lyric Theatre.

James Mackenzie-Blackman, CEO of Theatre Royal Plymouth said the theatre was "in the business of bringing people together".

"I'm especially aware that those living alone, community groups and other local organisations, might especially make use of this offer," he said.

"It's important to us that the event is free, informal with the ability for people to join us for as much of the day as they would like.

"This is an important civic role for us and one we are grateful to be delivering in partnership with Plymouth City Council."

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