Commemoration services for Queen take place in Devon

Very Reverend Jonathan Greener said "one of the jobs of a cathedral is to be a place where people gather for major national events"

Special commemoration services for Queen Elizabeth II have taken place across Devon.

All 1,400 tickets were allocated to members of the public attending the service at Exeter Cathedral.

In Plymouth, people attended a service at St Andrew's Church on a first come, first served basis.

An invite-only service took place at St Paul's Church, but was live-streamed on the Torbay Council website. All services began at 15:00 BST.

All 1,400 tickets were allocated to members of the public who queued for the service of commemoration and thanksgiving at Exeter Cathedral

'Huge sadness'

Dean of Exeter, the Very Reverend Jonathan Greener, said: "One of the jobs of a cathedral is to be a place where people gather for major national events, and we have been understandably busy over the past few days, because Elizabeth II was loved by so many people here in Devon.

"Hundreds of candles have been lit by visitors as they've offered up their prayers, and the comments left in our books of condolence are very personal and deeply moving.

"Sunday's service of commemoration and thanksgiving takes place just 10 days after we first lowered the cathedral's North Tower flag to half-mast.

"In that time, we have witnessed a huge outpouring of public feeling - huge sadness at the death of Her Majesty, but also widespread joy at the proclamation of our new King."

A service marking the death of Queen Elizabeth was held at Holy Cross church in Crediton

A special commemoration service took place at Holy Cross church in Crediton, led by the Bishop of Crediton the Right Reverend Jackie Searle.

Exeter Cathedral said advanced booking for the service was required and the service would be live-streamed on its Facebook page.

In Plymouth, the city council said the service would "be an opportunity to reflect on the life and legacy of the Queen and gather together as a community at this watershed moment for our nation".

"It will include prayers, readings and songs led by the St Andrew's Choir," the council added.

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