Queen special televised service to be held at St Paul’s Cathedral TONIGHT as millions expected to tune on BBC | The Sun
A SERVICE of prayer and reflection will be held at St Paul's Cathedral tonight following the death of the Queen.
Millions are expected to tune in to the poignant event, broadcast by the BBC at 6pm.
King Charles' first speech since his mother's passing will be played inside the London cathedral if it coincides with the service.
He is expected to address the nation and pledge his duty to a life of service this evening.
Around 2,000 people are expected to attend St Paul's in person, including Prime Minister Liz Truss who will deliver a reading.
Spaces are available to members of the public, but entry is by wristband only.
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The Dean-Designate of St Paul’s, the Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, said: "We remember with gratitude the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"Over many centuries St Paul’s Cathedral has been a place to remember and mourn the lives of many of those who have died.
"As we join her family and the nation in mourning, we commend her life and work to God."
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It is just over three months since the cathedral was the setting for a service of thanksgiving – attended by the royal family – during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The monarch pulled out of attending the service due to the physical demands involved.
At tonight's event, Dean Designate Andrew Tremlett will deliver the bidding.
Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, as Dean of the Chapels Royal, will deliver the address, and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will deliver the blessing.
Martin Ford, acting sub-organist, will play before the service, while Will Fox, acting organist and assistant director of music, will play during the service.
St Paul's Cathedral Choir, conducted by Andrew Carwood, will sing.
Music will include Behold O God Our Defender, Bring Us, O Lord God, At Our Last Awakening, and Nunc Dimittis from Evening Service in G.
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Hymns will include All My Hope On God Is founded, O Thou Who Camest from above, and The Lord's My Shepherd.
The cathedral said a half-muffled single bell will toll as the start of the service, while a half-muffled peal will be sounded at the end.
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