Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on Monday, September 19 and there will be a few events in the Watford area to commemorate her passing before that.

The Queen passed away peacefully, aged 96, Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement, with the state funeral taking place 10 days afterwards.

King Charles III was formally declared during a historic Accession Ceremony just days after where he decreed that the sad day would be marked with a bank holiday.

What to expect from the Queen's funeral 

Many supermarkets, shops and entertainment venues will either close or open later in the day once the funeral has concluded.

In Watford and the surrounding districts of Three Rivers and Hertsmere there will be a couple of events people can go to before the funeral to pay respects to the Queen.

Events to commemorate the Queen in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere

Watford Borough Council have announced that the evening before the funeral on Sunday, September 18 a multi-faith service will be held at St Mary’s Church in Watford Town Centre at 7pm.

On the council website it says: "The Vicar of Watford, Rev Tony Rindl will lead this special service, which will be attended by the Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and representative from the town’s faith and community groups and organisations."

It will be open to everyone, with people having the opportunity to remember the monarch and celebrate her life.

The service will conclude just before 8pm, where a national minute's silence will be held.

Three Rivers District Council have not arranged a service, but the public can still lay flowers next to the fountain in the Rose Garden of Three Rivers House, the council's headquarters.

The council does request that flowers are taken out of cellophane wrappers.

Meanwhile, Hertsmere Borough Council also has not organised a service, but again flowers can be laid the flagpoles outside the offices in Elstree Way.

Additionally, a book of condolence is still open to sign on Friday (September 16) between 9am and 5.15 am at the Civic Offices in Borehamwood.