The purpose of the document is to provide the public, industry and businesses with information and key links regarding national mourning.
The period of National Mourning began on Friday 9 April 2021 and will continue until the end of Saturday 17 April 2021. This means that Union flags are being flown at half-mast on Royal Residences, Government Buildings, establishments of the Armed Forces and UK Posts overseas.
The guidance can be accessed here.
On 10 April 2021 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Cabinet Office published a news story stating to mark the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April 2021, there will be a national one minute silence at 15:00 on Saturday 17 April 2021. To pay respects to His Royal Highness this silence will be observed in all UK government buildings. Local authorities, other bodies and individuals may choose to observe this silence.
The news story can be accessed here.
Leicester City Council have published a news story titled “ Leicester pays tribute to Prince Philip” where the fond memories of His Royal Highness accompanying The Queen to Leicester Cathedral for the Maundy Thursday service 4 years ago is described.
The news story can be accessed here.
Leicestershire County Council have published their own tribute titled “County leaders pay tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.”
The tribute can be accessed here.
An online book of condolence has been set up for Leicester/Leicestershire. By signing the book of condolence your message will be recorded as part of the county’s historical record. The process to record your message can be accessed here.