Mayor, Lisa Farrell issues a statement of condolence on behalf of Marlborough & the Town Council

This evening – Friday 09 September, Marlborough Town Council issued the following statement:

Death of HM Queen Elizabeth II and Proclamation of HM King Charles III:
Following the deeply sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, we would like to update
you with some information on the plans for the next few days here in Marlborough. This
information has been published to the Town Council website this evening and shared on social
media channels.

Proclamation:
The Union Flag will continue to be flown at half-mast at the Town Hall except during the
Proclamation of the new King, HM King Charles III. Following the Proclamation, flags will once
again be flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period.

The National Proclamation of the new King will take place on Saturday 10 September.

Capital Cities, County and local Proclamations will follow on Sunday 11 September.

In Marlborough, the local Proclamation will be led by our Town Mayor, Councillor Lisa Farrell,
and will take place on the steps of the Town Hall at 1.15pm. You are very welcome to attend.

Floral Tributes:
Floral tributes can be laid outside the Town Hall however please note there is a wedding at the
Town Hall on Saturday 10 September.

Books of Condolence:
Please join us to share your thoughts and memories of Her Majesty The Queen by signing our
book of condolence, available in the foyer of the Town Hall between 10am and 4pm, Monday to
Friday until the date of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

From Monday 12 September, books of condolence will also be available to sign in all Wiltshire
Council libraries and mobile libraries.

After the funeral, all condolence books will be sent to the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
for the archives.

If you prefer you can sign Wiltshire Council’s online Book of Condolence.

Council Meetings:
During the period of national mourning all Council meetings have been cancelled as a mark of
respect. This means the Full Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, 12 September will be
rescheduled to later in the month