It's up to unit leaders to decide whether a planned meeting should go ahead. We suggest that all meetings do go ahead as planned but would ask that a two-minute silence is held where possible as a mark of respect.

If you're a unit leader, you should make the decision as to whether a planned trip will go ahead. Our suggestion is that all events do go ahead as planned but would ask that a two-minute silence is held where possible as a mark of respect.

Careful consideration should be given to the types of events and activities that go ahead on the day of the funeral. The decision is a local one and should reflect local circumstances and the public mood.

HM The Queen was our Patron and a great supporter of Girlguiding.

She believed in the fun, adventure and skills for life that we offer young people.

Where it feels appropriate, it’s encouraged that planned meetings, activities and experiences for members continue, adding moments of reflection to activities so they can be delivered in a respectful way.

If you’re running an activity or an event in a public place, you’ll need to check if any particularly loud activities could be perceived as insensitive in a public setting during a period of public mourning.

You may wish to share any personal memories your local area has of Queen Elizabeth.

District/Borough councils in the UK will likely organise local books of condolence which may present an opportunity for Girlguiding members to support.

Girlguiding Cymru will be shortly sharing a virtual book of condolence.

You can find Girlguiding bereavement toppers and other programme suggestions below.

You may want to build in time for a session themed around your member's reflections about Queen Elizabeth II.

You might want to share memories through writing poems or creating artwork.

You could send a card of remembrance to the Royal Family, light candles or create a poem.

It is important that it feels respectful and reflective.

Think about your planned social media, website updates and emails to members. You need to check if the content being created and released is appropriate or if you should you consider postponing it.

If your content is essential to delivering guiding or commemorating the life of HM Queen Elizabeth, this may be shared.

All training should go ahead as planned. We'd suggest that a two-minute silence is held where possible, as a mark of respect.

During this mourning period, we won’t be changing The Promise, as a mark of respect. We will update members on changes to the Promise after this time.

There’ll be no requirement for anyone to redo their Promise in light of changes, but they can if they wish to.

The Queen's Guide Award will remain the same in name and in purpose, as a mark of respect and as a legacy to the Queen's relationship with Girlguiding.

Many Girlguiding premises have flags on site and on display, these must be flown at half-mast. Flags should stay at half-mast during the period of mourning, and they can be returned to normal on the day after HM The Queen’s funeral.

The exception to this is the Proclamation of King Charles III on Saturday 10 September 2022. Official guidance is to fly flags at full-mast from 1pm until the Proclamation is finished.

Flags will then return to half-mast until the day after HM The Queen's funeral.

Girlguiding are working with the Palace and will announce a new Royal Patron when appropriate.

As the Queen is the Patron for Girlguding we expect media. If you receive any enquiries please direct these to the press office.

If you met the Queen in a guiding capacity and wish to share your story, you can do so via social media. Please contact the press office if you’d like to be considered for any media opportunities.

Members should ensure that they are smartly attired in uniform for public events and parades.

Some members may wish to wear a black armband with their uniform to show they are in mourning for HM The Queen. This should be a black band, 50mm wide, worn on the left arm above the elbow.