A message from our Chief Executive regarding the death of Her Majesty The Queen

A message from our Chief Executive regarding the death of Her Majesty The Queen

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

9th September 2022

Staff and Trustees at ACT are saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and we offer our sympathy and best wishes to members of the Royal Family. We recognise and appreciate Her Majesty’s lifelong devotion to service and duty, including support for rural communities and the organisations working to help them.

Following queries about how to respond to the news, please note there is no need to cancel events and sporting fixtures. National mourning guidance is available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1103626/The_demise_of_Her_Majesty_Queen_Elizabeth_II-_National_Mourning_Guidance__1_.pdf

Buckingham Palace has opened an official book of condolence here: https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence

Communities wishing to hold a public screening showing BBC coverage of The Queen’s funeral or other ceremonial events that include His Majesty King Charles III please visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/terms/can-i-screen-the-funeral where you will find all the information you need.

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