People from across the Island community joined together for a special commemoration service marking the death of the Queen.

Pews were full as civil dignitaries, members of the public and officials from various walks of life attended a moving service at Newport Minster, led by the Acting Arch Deacon of the Isle of Wight, the Rev Allie Kerr.

The event, which was also live-streamed for those unable to be there in person, provided an opportunity for those attending to remember Her Late Majesty and what she meant to the people of the Island and reflect on her life.

The service, which started at 6pm, included hymns, prayers and readings, with Rev Kerr welcoming the congregation.

Isle of Wight County Press: Picture courtesy of the Isle of Wight Council.Picture courtesy of the Isle of Wight Council. (Image: Isle of Wight Council)

"We meet this day to remember before God our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth, to renew our trust and confidence in Christ, and to pray that together we may be one in him, through whom we offer our prayers and praises to the Father," she said.

A litany of Thanksgiving was led by the Isle of Wight Area Dean, the Rev Steve Daughtery, which was followed by readings by His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Susie Sheldon, and the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr Claire Critchison.

Isle of Wight County Press: The choir at Newport Minster. Picture courtesy of the Isle of Wight Council.The choir at Newport Minster. Picture courtesy of the Isle of Wight Council. (Image: Isle of Wight Council)

The service was sung by the choirs of the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke and the Isle of Wight Cantata Choir (pictured above). Anthems included God Be in My Head and I Was Glad.

Rev Kerr concluded the service with a blessing before the congregation sang The National Anthem. There was a retiring collection for Community Action Isle of Wight.

The gathering, held on the eve of the state funeral last Sunday, was diverse with military veterans wearing medals and young children among those in the crowd.

Dignitaries including the Island's High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, the Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox, Island MP Bob Seely and former Lord Lieutenants of the Isle of Wight, including Maj Gen Sir Martin White and Christopher Bland, were among those who attended.