Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen taking place on Sunday

Two hundred seats have been made available for Leicestershire residents.

The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, said: "Finding ways to express our shared grief and sorrow is so important. After all that we have been through with the pandemic, this is a moment for the communities of Leicester and Leicestershire to come together and support one another. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a great unifier and so we gather to give thanks for her life, and to pray for our new King that he too may provide real leadership in our time of need." 

There will be choral music from members of the various Leicester Cathedral Choirs, readings, and an address by the Bishop, the Rt Revd Martyn Snow.

Books of Condolence will be brought forward during the service.

HM Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur OBE: "This very special service is open to anyone from all of our communities across the city and county regardless of faith or background. We hope people will feel able to come and share a moment of collective reflection as we all prepare for the state funeral the next day."

Members of the public can attend the service on a first come, first seated basis.

The church doors will be open from 4.30 pm and everyone must be seated by 5.10 pm as there will be processions of civic dignitaries and guests before the service starts.