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Nicola Roy

Edinburgh to show Queen's funeral live on big screen at Holyrood Park

The Queen's funeral will be broadcast live on a big screen in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park in front of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Visitors and residents can come and watch the ceremony, paying their final respects before the long-reigning monarch is laid to rest.

The funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, and is scheduled to begin at 11.00am on Monday September 19.

The City of Edinburgh Council have organised the event, which is unticketed and free for anyone to come along.

Lord Lieutenant Robert Aldridge will be representing the City of Edinburgh at the state funeral.

Council leader Cammy Day said: "This screening represents an opportunity for us all to come together and pay our final respects to The Queen. We all share in the nation’s, and indeed the world’s, grief at the loss of our longest serving monarch. As Her Majesty’s funeral takes place in London, we’re proud to be joining in with screenings and services in towns and cities across the United Kingdom.

"I can think of no more fitting venue for Monday’s screening – in The Queen’s own park on the doorstep of her beloved Palace of Holyroodhouse – and I hope people of all ages will take this opportunity to say their final farewell to Her Majesty."

The screening will take place outdoors, so the council has advised attendees to dress appropriately for the weather and to bring plenty of water.

Toilet facilities will be available, but there won't be any seats, so people should bring blankets or chairs if they wish to sit down.

Extra litter bins will be in place, and BBQs will not be permitted.

Mourners have been laying down flowers and paying their respects at the Palace of Holyrood House (AFP via Getty Images)

Cammy continued: "Here in Edinburgh, we can take immense pride in the role our city played in the ceremonial events to mark The Queen’s passing and I want to thank the many Council colleagues, partners and volunteers, who each played such a big part in delivering them so gracefully and flawlessly. And to the people of Edinburgh for turning out in their thousands to pay their respects.

"I have no doubt these past few days will be remembered for how brightly Scotland’s capital shone as an example of respect, pride, and professionalism to the world."

Visitors are reminded that Queen’s Drive will be closed to general traffic. Disabled parking will be available in Broad Pavement car park on a first come, first served basis.

The travelling public should follow Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams to stay informed about their services on the day of the funeral.

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