VIDEO: Hundreds gather at Lancaster Castle candlelight vigil for Queen Elizabeth II

The candlelight vigil at Lancaster Castle. Photo by Erica Lewis.

A large crowd gathered to pay respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by candlelight at Lancaster Castle.

The vigil was held outside the castle's John O'Gaunt gate and on Castle Hill on Sunday evening at the time of the nationwide minute's silence to remember the Queen.

Rev Leah Vasey-Saunders from Lancaster Priory led prayers and also three cheers for the Queen, who was also Duke of Lancaster.

There were also prayers by local members of the Buddhist and Jewish communities.

The Queen died aged 96 on September 8. Her state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey today in London.

Here are more photos and videos from last night's vigil in Lancaster.

Here is the scene as crowds gathered prior to the minute's silence (top video) and (below) the three cheers for Her Majesty.

 

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