Big Ben didn’t chime as planned this evening due to a ‘technical issue’.
Thousands watching from home, as well as many more in central London, had been left confused following tonight’s minute silence for the Queen.
Big Ben was due to chime to mark both the start and the end of the 60 seconds.
But the time passed by without any sound from the iconic tower.
The issue is being investigated as a ‘matter of urgency’ with hopes it can be fixed by tomorrow’s funeral for the Queen.
It is due to toll once every minute as the late monarch’s coffin leaves Westminster Abbey.
A UK Parliament spokesperson said: ‘We have investigated this as a matter of urgency and have identified a minor technical issue that has now been resolved.
‘We will be testing the bell again later tonight and are confident that it will not affect the tolling tomorrow during the state funeral procession.’
At 8pm on Sunday, the country observed the silence to remember the late monarch, with people marking the occasion privately at their homes and at community events and vigils.
Liz Truss stood outside 10 Downing Street with her head bowed during the national moment of reflection, with people across the country following suit.
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