Guidance for the period of National Mourning.

The Royal Household has published guidance for the period of National Mourning, which will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral.

You can read the full guidance on the Royal Household website.

Guidance on major events, entertainment & sports

There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period. This is at the discretion of individual organisations.

As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations.

If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the State Funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions.

As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events or sporting fixtures, and players may wish to wear black armbands.

Monday 19th September 2022

British Taekwondo office and services on the day of the State Funeral

As a mark of respect to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II the British Taekwondo office will be closed on the day of the State Funeral, Bank Holiday Monday 19th September and will re-open on Tuesday 20th September.

Further information regarding the period of National Mourning can be found on GOV.UK.