Why is the Union flag over the Civic Theatre at half mast today? It's usually flown at half mast for the death of someone like royalty. I took this from wikipedia
The flag may be flown on a government building at half mast on the following days:
From the announcement of the death up to the funeral of the Sovereign, except on
Proclamation Day when flags are hoisted to full staff, from 11am until sunset.
The funerals of members of the royal family, upon command of the Sovereign.
The funerals of foreign rulers, upon command of the Sovereign.
The funerals of prime ministers and ex-prime ministers of the UK, upon command of the Sovereign.
Other occasions, by special command of the Sovereign.