12/09/2022

Books Of Condolence Opens At Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Hall has announced the opening of Books of Condolence following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Members of the public will be able to sign the books which will be at City Hall until the day of the state funeral.

Books of Condolence will be in the main reception area and east wing of City Hall and will be available for signing from 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

The Garden of Remembrance at City Hall will also be open for anyone wishing to lay floral tributes.

The public are being asked to only leave tributes in the Garden of Remembrance and to enter via Donegall Square West. Stewards will be on hand to assist members of the public. City Hall grounds are open 7am-8pm daily.

The Union flag at City Hall will be flown until the morning after the state funeral, in line with Royal protocol.


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