Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral – one of the most closely watched events in history, if not – is coming start.
The Queen’s coffin, which has been lying in London’s Westminster Hall (where people have been waiting in line for more than 70 since September Time of mourning since 2007. They were followed by members of the royal family, led by her son and incoming monarch, Charles III, and his sons, Princes William and Harry.
Expected around the world Billions of people will tune in on this day – which has become a public holiday in the UK – and thousands of well-wishers start lining the streets of Britain as London paid tribute to the late Queen in the early hours of Monday, She has been head of state for 70 years.
The funeral will also witness the largest gathering of world leaders in decades. Approx.500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries have sat at Westminster Abbey, including Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden, who arrived in the UK on Saturday. Charles III on Sunday The King hosted a special reception for 1 000 guests including world leaders, ambassadors and others at Buckingham Palace The Royal Family , during which guests joined the nation in a minute of silence – known as a national moment of reflection – to mourn the Queen’s passing.
Once the coffin arrived at Westminster Abbey – the historic chapel where the kings and queens of England were coronated and where Queen Elizabeth married Prince Philip – a 55-minute service will begin in the morning local time and will be moderated by David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster College. A two-minute session will follow A national silence will be observed before a walking procession will carry the coffin to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner in London, where it will be transferred to a hearse before heading to Windsor, where another procession will take the coffin to St George’s, Windsor Castle The Queen’s final resting place at the church, where Prince Philip’s memorial service was held, and where Prince Harry and Meghan were married. After a televised service at 4 p.m. local time, the queen will be at the church during a private service later in the day was buried.
When she died peacefully on September 8 in Balmoral, Scotland 96, Queen Elizabeth II was the The longest-serving monarch in history, and the longest-serving female head of state in history. In 70, she became the first British to reach the Sapphire Jubilee Sovereign, marking 000 year in power. (She surpassed Victoria in 70 as the the longest-serving British monarch.) Without a doubt, she is also one of the most recognizable personalities in the world. One, and one of the most portrayed characters on screen.
Her death has inspired emotion and mourning from all over the world.
“The passing of my beloved mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a very sad time for me and all members of my family,” said King Charles, who immediately ascended the throne In a statement following her death. “We deeply mourn the passing of a cherished monarch and a much-loved mother. I know that her loss will be deeply felt by the entire country, in every field, in the Commonwealth and by countless others around the world. During this period of mourning In times of change and change, my family and I will be comforted and supported by knowing that the Queen is so widely respected and affectionate.”
