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09
Sept 2022
Churches have opened their doors and put out books of condolence; flags across the Harrogate district were lowered to half mast and flowers laid as the district begins to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The 96-year-old Queen, who was the country's longest-serving monarch, died yesterday at Balmoral.
This blog has followed the days events as they unfolded across the district:
The Earl's tribute includes an anecdote of when the Queen visited Harewood in 2002 and watched Emmerdale being filmed.
The statement also highlight's the Queen's appreciation of Yorkshire's different faiths and communities.
Mr Lascelles said:
The Union Flag is flying at half-mast outside Knaresborough House.
The town has proud links to the Royal family dating back centuries.
Knaresborough Castle is still owned by the Duchy of Lancaster Estate (although currently leased to Harrogate Borough Council).
It's a former Royal summer residence and was also the administrative centre for the Forest of Knaresborough, an administrative area and royal hunting ground that covered 45 square miles.
The Mayor of Knaresborough Kathryn Davies said:
The statement said:
The Church of England has sent out guidance to parish churches, chapels and cathedrals encouraging them to toll their bells or open for prayer or special services.
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