RASBJ invites all members to commemorate the global impact of the unique and historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II, by viewing her Funeral streamed live onto a large screen in Beijing.

While her achievements in the U.K. and worldwide are generally well-known and acknowledged, Queen Elizabeth II also made history in China. Her six-day state visit to China in 1986 was the first by a British monarch. She met China's top leaders, including Deng Xiaoping, at a time when China and Britain were setting the stage for Hong Kong's 1997 reversion to Beijing's sovereignty. Even far from home, her famous sense of humour was undimmed. Regarding the first British emissary to China -- who was lost at sea, along with Queen Elizabeth I's letter to the Chinese emperor Wan Li -- Queen Elizabeth II joked at the state banquet in Beijing: "Fortunately postal services have improved since 1602". The photograph of her on this notice was taken at that banquet.

THE EVENT: An in-person gathering to view The Funeral Service of Queen Elizabeth II streamed on a large screen

WHEN: September 19, Monday 5.30 PM -7.30 PM Beijing time. The Funeral will start at 6.00 PM

WHERE: TheCourtyard Institute, 28 ZhongLao Hutong, Dongcheng district, Beijing 北京市东城区中老胡同28号，四合书院

HOW MUCH: RASBJ members are invited to bring one guest (either a member or non-member). Admission is RMB 150 for members and RMB 250 for non-members, which includes light refreshments before and after the Service.

HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT: This event is exclusively for members and their guests. Please click "Register" or "I Will Attend" , no later than 6 PM Sunday (Sept. 18), and follow the instructions. After successful registration you'll receive a confirmation email. If you seem not to have received it, please check your spam folder. Numbers will be limited; places will be allocated in order of receipt of payment. Attendees are asked to arrive at 5.30 PM, dressed formally to reflect the dignity of the occasion. Attendees are asked to refrain from taking photographs or video after 5:55 PM, and that faces/names of individuals should not be posted or circulated publicly without the individuals' explicit permission.

NOTE: At the venue, attendees may be asked to scan their health app, undergo a temperature check, or show evidence of a negative COVID test no more than 48 yours before the event. Registrants will be updated about anti-COVID developments; if official restrictions require event cancellation, you'll be notified and refunded in full.