1926 - 2022
The following statement has been issued by the Press Secretary to The Queen:
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
Thursday, 8 September 2022
Message from Executive Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams and Chief Exective Adam Hill
Executive Mayor of Mansfield Andy Abrahams and Adam Hill, CEO of Mansfield District Council, said: “We are extremely saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and join the nation in a period of mourning.
“On behalf of Mansfield District Council and the residents of Mansfield district, we extend our sincere condolences to the entire Royal Family.
“We are grateful for and will never forget The Queen’s 70 years of incredible devotion to public service in the UK and the Commonwealth. We will fondly remember her as a much-loved and respected figure who provided impeccable leadership on joyous occasions as well as through more challenging times.
“We know many residents of Mansfield will have their own personal memories of The Queen. This includes those who have received honours at Investitures, attended Garden Parties or receptions, been present at one of her visits to Mansfield, or who have received a message on their 100th birthday.”
Her Majesty, the then Princess Elizabeth, first visited Mansfield in June 1949 to lay the foundation stone at Portland Training College.
State of mourning
A period of National Mourning has started and will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral. The State Funeral will be preceded by a period of Lying-in-State.
It is His Majesty The King's wish that a period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s Funeral. The date of the State Funeral will be confirmed in due course.
Books of condolence
Books of condolence are available for signing at:
- The Civic Centre (open weekdays from 9am to 5pm)
- Mansfield Old Town Hall (open weekdays from 9am to 5pm)
- Warsop Town Hall (open Mondays and Wednesday from 9am to 3pm)
All of the books can be signed until Tuesday 20 September 2022.
You can also sign the online book on the royal.uk website (opens in new window).
Floral Tributes
Floral tributes can be made at the Cenotaph at the Civic Centre, outside the Old Town Hall and at the memorial at the Carrs park in Warsop until the day after the funeral.
Flowers should not be wrapped and please note that gift cards and other items will not be kept. Tributes should be made in the officially marked area near the Cenotaph memorial. Flowers laid outside of this area will be moved to the official location.
Online donations
You may wish to make a donation to a suitable charity in lieu of flowers.
Flying of flags
The council will fly flags at half-mast at the Civic Centre until the day after the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen, we encourage others to do the same.
Proclamation Day
Sunday 11 September
On behalf of Mansfield District Council, the Executive Mayor shall read the Proclamation at 3pm at the Cenotaph outside the Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South. This will be broadcast live on our Facebook page (opens in new window). We encourage residents to observe it this way. However, if you wish you are able to observe it in person. Should the weather be bad on the day, the only way to view the Proclamation will be live on Facebook.
Civic service
Sunday 18 September
A public service will be held at St Peter and St Paul's Church in Mansfield town centre on Sunday from 6pm to 7pm. You can watch this service on Youtube (opens in new window).
We will also be holding a short service and one minute silence to mark the National Moment of Reflection at 8pm, which you can watch live on our Facebook page (opens in new window).
The funeral of Her Majesty The Queen
Monday 19 September
The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September at 11am. This will be a public holiday.
Prior to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects. For full details about the procession visit the royal.uk website (opens in new window).
The council will update this page with information regarding mourning, funeral arrangements and proclamation as soon as it is made available.