Dubai: Some schools to disperse students early for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

Dubai: Some schools to disperse students early for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

This will allow pupils, teachers and staff to be with their families as they watch 'history in the making', say principals

Published: Wed 14 Sep 2022, 4:48 PM Last updated: Wed 14 Sep 2022, 4:58 PM

A number of British schools in Dubai will be dismissing their students early on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral — allowing their campus communities to watch the televised service and pay their respects even from afar.

Britain's longest-reigning monarch — and the nation's figurehead for seven decades — will be laid to rest on Monday, September 19. World leaders, royalty, and other dignitaries are expected to fly to London to attend the funeral.

Taaleem's British schools are among those that have given their students and staff an option to wrap up their classes earlier than usual.

"This is so they can join in with those mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and watch as her life, and service to the nation and the Commonwealth is celebrated," said Jared Nolan, director of UK curriculum schools at Taaleem education UAE.

"To be a part of this, albeit from afar, and join their families at home for this sad but iconic moment will be important to many in our communities.