FLAGS throughout the nation are flying at half-mast as an indication of respect following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II.
One of many symbols of mourning is the flying of official flags at half mast, however the observe isn’t really noticed all through the complete interval – right here’s all the pieces it’s worthwhile to know.
Why are flags at half mast at the moment?
There are a couple of events when flags are hoisted to half-mast.
In accordance with the British flag protocol, flags ought to be flown at half-mast from the announcement of the demise till the funeral of the Sovereign.
Different events embrace the demise or funerals of members of the Royal household, the funerals of international rulers, or prime ministers and former primer ministers of the UK.
Since Her Majesty, 96, handed away at Balmoral on September 8, 2022, Union flags and official flags have been half-masted in any respect Royal Residences.
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Nevertheless, the one exception to half-masting is on the day of the Accession Council on September 10, 2022 – when His Majesty The King was formally proclaimed.
On Sunday, September 11, 2022 flags have been returned restored as soon as once more to fly at half-mast.
Will the Buckingham Palace flags return to full mast?
The Royal Normal flag isn’t flown at half-mast even after the demise of a monarch, as there may be all the time a Sovereign on the throne and it could subsequently be inappropriate for it to fly at half-mast.
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It’s anticipated that flags will proceed to fly at half-mast till the tip of the UK’s official interval of mourning following the Queen’s state funeral, which is predicted to be on Monday 19 September.
What does it imply when flags are at half-mast?
Flying the flags at half- mast means the flag is flown two-thirds of the best way up the flagpole.
It’s a signal of mourning, respect or misery.
The Union flag has flown at half mast after the deaths of members of the Royal household, equivalent to Prince Philip final 12 months and at different occasions of nationwide mourning such because the terrorist bombings in London in 2005, the deaths of former U.S. President Gerald Ford and former Prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
The flag has flown at half-mast additionally after the Christchurch mosque shootings in 2019 and the London Bridge stabbing on November that 12 months.
Which buildings fly flags at half-mast?
Flying the flags at half-mast is a mark of respect.
Together with Buckingham Palace, all authorities buildings within the UK observe the identical protocol.
The Division for Digital, Tradition, Media and Sport is accountable for preparations for decreasing flags on authorities buildings.
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