Big Ben fails to chime for minute’s silence due to ‘technical issue’

Massive Ben didn’t chime as deliberate this night resulting from an unspecified ‘technical subject’.

1000's watching from house, in addition to many extra in central London, had been left confused following tonight’s minute silence for the Queen.

The bell inside the Queen Elizabeth Tower was resulting from chime to mark each the beginning and the tip of the UK-wide vigil.

However the seconds ticked by with none sound from the enduring tower.

The difficulty is being investigated as a ‘matter of urgency’ with hopes it may be mounted by tomorrow’s funeral for the Queen.

Massive Ben is because of toll as soon as each minute because the late monarch’s coffin leaves Westminster Abbey.

A UK Parliament spokesperson stated: ‘We now have investigated this as a matter of urgency and have recognized a minor technical subject that has now been resolved.

People hold a minute of silence for the late Queen Elisabeth II at Westminster Bridge in front of Big Ben in London, England, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, takes place on Monday. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Individuals maintain a minute of silence for the late Queen Elisabeth II at Westminster Bridge (Image: AP)

‘We shall be testing the bell once more later tonight and are assured that it'll not have an effect on the tolling tomorrow in the course of the state funeral procession.’

Ultimate preparations are at present being put in place prepared for the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Massive Ben is because of ring at one-minute intervals because the funeral procession departs the service.

A muffler shall be used for the bell, which reduces the impression of the sound and creates a quieter tone.

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