The BBC’s coverage of the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be screened live on a large screen in the nave of Peterborough Cathedral on Monday 19th September 2022.
The screening, which is provided in collaboration with Peterborough City Council, will begin from 10.00am, prior to the funeral itself which starts at 11.00am.
Both before and after the service, tea and coffee will be available in the Cathedral free of charge. It is expected that the screening will finish by around 1.00pm.
Anyone who wishes to attend is welcome to come along, ideally in time for the 11.00am service but the doors will remain open for people to arrive whenever they can. There is no entry charge and no need to book a ticket (donations are invited).
The Very Revd Chris Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough, said:
“We really hope that the live screening will be an opportunity for people to come together and share the experience of watching Her Late Majesty’s funeral. I know many people have been surprised by the strength of their grief at her passing and, whilst some will want to be at home, for others this is a time to draw comfort from one another, to be able to chat before and afterwards, and to be in a shared sacred space.”
Councillor Wayne Fitzgerald, Leader of Peterborough City Council, said:
“Many people will choose to watch Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at home, but we know that others will want to come into our city centre to watch it and what better place than our beautiful Norman Cathedral.
“I would like to thank the Cathedral for working with us to make this possible and to ensure people can come together to experience what will become a very important moment in our history.”
A single Cathedral bell will toll for one hour before the service.
Vigil service on Sunday 18th September
The Cathedral is also holding a Vigil Service on the eve of Her Late Majesty’s funeral, on Sunday 18th September at 7.00pm. This quiet service of reflection will include music from the Cathedral Choir, prayers and readings. It will end with the national one minute’s silence at 8.00pm. All are welcome to attend. The Vigil will also be live streamed via the Cathedral's Facebook and YouTube pages for those who cannot attend in person.
Before the service begins, the tenor bell will toll 96 times, once for each year of Her Late Majesty's life.
Current Cathedral opening times
Follow this link for details of the Cathedral's opening times until 19th September, for leaving tributes, lighting candles and signing the Book of Condolence: Special opening times
Please note that the Cathedral is NOT OPEN on Saturday 17th September.