A commemorative service celebrating the life of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday, September 19. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 16 Church Hill, St. John’s.

Following the commemorative ceremony, there will be a 21-gun salute on the grounds of the Queen’s Battery.

Members of the media planning to attend must RSVP before Monday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m. to Samantha Harding (samanthaharding@gov.nl.ca). As parking is very limited, all attendees, including members of the media, are strongly encouraged to use public transit or be dropped off for the service.

Please note that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be providing a live feed for this event on Facebook and YouTube. Outside video cameras will not be permitted inside the cathedral.

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Media contacts
Samantha Harding
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
709-729-4494
samanthaharding@gov.nl.ca

Erin Sulley
Executive Council
709-729-0557
erinsulley@gov.nl.ca