India declares state mourning on September 11 as mark of respect to Queen

India on Friday declared a day-long state mourning on September 11 as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passed away on 8th September 2022. 

As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be a one-day state mourning on September 11 throughout India.

On the day of mourning, the national flag will be flown at half-mast and there will be no official entertainment.