Perth and Kinross residents join millions around the world for unified two-minute silence during Queen's funeral

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At 11.55am yesterday Perth and Kinross residents joined millions of people around the world in a unified two-minute silence in remembrance of the late Queen Elizabeth II during her state funeral.

Streets and neighbourhoods across the region fell silent for the historic memorial service with schools, businesses, GPs and public buildings closed for the national public holiday.

Following Sunday’s National Moment of Reflection at 8pm, Perth and Kinross Council changed the interior lighting and projection at St Paul’s in Perth where the crown and EIIR emblem remained on the projector on Monday night following the state funeral.

King Charles III issued a message of thanks to the nation on the eve of the Queen’s state funeral which read: “Over the last 10 days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world.“In London, Edinburgh, Hillsborough and Cardiff we were moved beyond measure by everyone who took the trouble to come and pay their respects to the lifelong service of my dear mother, the late Queen.“As we all prepare to say our last farewell, I wanted simply to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those countless people who have been such a support and comfort to my family and myself in this time of grief.”The King approved the day as a bank holiday during his proclamation ceremony, with the period of national mourning to end after today (September 20).The Dean of Westminster, who led the service at Westminster Abbey, expressed gratitude to a congregation of 2000 people including world leaders and royalty.King Charles III led a sombre procession behind his mother’s coffin from Westminster Hall to the abbey.The Queen’s