Anthony Albanese asks all Australians to observe a minute’s silence for Queen on public holiday
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Elizabeth II had a deep affection with Australia and Australians have remembered her fondly since her passing', the prime minister says
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Australians will be asked to observe a minute's silence at 11am on Thursday to reflect on Queen Elizabeth II's life of service.
The quiet reflection will start the national memorial service to be held in Canberra on Thursday - which has been declared a public holiday and a national day of mourning.
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