The South reflects on The Queen's life in host of memorial services

Many services of remembrance and thanksgiving have been taking place across the ITV Meridian region today.

In Portsmouth, hundreds of people gathered in the Guildhall Square to pay their respects to her majesty in a multi faith ceremony.

The service began at 12pm with people of all faiths invited to reflect on the life and reign of The Queen ahead of her state funeral on Monday (19 September).

It was led by the Dean of Portsmouth, The Very Reverend Dr Anthony Cane.

The Queen’s state funeral will be shown on the big screen in Guildhall Square on Monday 19 September, although no formal event will take place in Portsmouth on that day.

• Cllr Hugh Mason, the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth told ITV News it's important to give all communities the opportunity to come together to reflect on the loss of our monarch

At St Mary’s in Horsham, worshippers gathered for a service of commemoration and thanksgiving for the life of Elizabeth II.

It was a number of many services held today to honour Her Majesty on the eve of her funeral.

Music included the hymn “I vow to thee, my country” and the National Anthem.

• Revd Canon Lisa Barnett, Team Rector of Horsham, says the religious services are a way for people to process her death and reflect on their own faith

The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 1100, followed by a private service of committal at St George's Chapel in Windsor.