Houghton Regis Town Council wishes to extend its deepest sympathy and condolences to His Royal Highness King Charles III, the Queen Consort and Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The entire nation has been moved by the very sad news and we pay tribute to the commitment, selfless devotion and spirit shown by Her Majesty over the past 70 years.
Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion to communities up and down the country, the Commonwealth and beyond.
- Councillor Yvonne Farrell, Town Mayor of Houghton Regis
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With the sad passing of Her Majesty, all meetings of Houghton Regis Town Council will be postponed during the period of mourning.
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The Town Mayor will be laying a floral tribute at the Memorial Stone.
If you wish to leave floral tributes we request that these are without cellophane / plastic wrapping.
Books of condolence will be distributed to local venues shortly.
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An online Book of Condolence
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The proclamation of the new king will be held at 2pm on Sunday 11th September 2022. The proclamation will be read by the Town Mayor, Councillor Yvonne Farrell, in front of the Flag Poles and Memorial Stone on the Village Green.
Please do come together with us and reflect on the moment in our nation’s history when the reign of our longest-serving Monarch came to an end and our new Sovereign succeeded.
All are welcome to attend.
What is a proclamation you ask?
The proclamation of the new Sovereign is a very old tradition which can be traced back over many centuries. The ceremony does not create a new King. It is simply an announcement of the accession which took place immediately on the death of the reigning monarch.
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Join with All Saints Parish Church this Sunday, 11 September at 10:30am for a Solemn Requiem Mass for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
We will come together to give thanks to God for Queen Elizabeth’s life, to commend her soul to God’s keeping, and to pray for the King and his family.
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The Mayor of Houghton Regis Town Council along side the Deputy Town Mayor have formally laid flowers on behalf of the Town at the Memorial Stone on the Village Green.
Residents who wish to lay flowers are also invited to do so.
Flowers left in other areas may be moved there.
The Council requests that flowers are taken out of cellophane wrappers, and that no naked flames or candles are left.
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