Queen Elizabeth funeral

The coffin will be carried on the state funeral gun carriage from Westminster Hall to the Abbey, towed by 142 sailors from the Royal Navy. The tradition dates ...

The bearer party will lift the coffin from the hearse and it will be carried in procession into the chapel before the committal service. There will also be a royal salute and the national anthem will be played. The procession, led by the King, will be made up of several groups, with each accompanied by a service band. The national anthem will be played, bringing the state funeral service to a close. The sermon will be delivered by the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The Abbey will open to the congregation attending the Queen’s funeral.

Almost 2000 guests are expected for the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey. King Charles III will lead the funeral procession.

Millions more [will watch](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/18/how-to-watch-queen-elizabeth-funeral/?itid=lk_inline_manual_4) from around the globe. [catch a glimpse ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/queen-elizabeth-funeral-travel/?itid=lk_inline_manual_4)of the historic event. Almost 2,000 guests are attending — among them more than 90

Britain will bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a majestic funeral steeped in tradition and a send-off reflective of the broad popularity she ...

Later in the evening, in a private burial, she will be reunited with her husband of 73 years, "her constant strength and guide," the Duke of Edinburgh. In a committal service Monday afternoon, attended by members of the royal family and the Queen's household staff past and present, her coffin will be lowered into a royal vault in St. The day's events are a display of centuries-old rituals -- a royal cavalcade flanked by guards in braided uniforms, kilted bagpipers and drummers, streets lined with soldiers saluting as the coffin passes. The service will conclude with 2 minutes silence and the national anthem, "God Save the King," played by the Queen's piper. The couple will be interred together in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, an annex of St. , for miles along the south bank of the River Thames over the last four days. Admiration for the Queen has staved off a , prime ministers, princes, an emperor and empress, and other public figures will sit side-by-side in pews at Westminster Abbey to pay their last respects -- a testament to her far-reaching appeal and deft diplomacy. Even for those who are not fans of the royal family, her death marks the end of an era, a shift in the national landscape. Her 70-year rule was bookended by war and pandemic, punctuated by uncertainty about Britain's role on the world stage. On Monday, all eyes are on her once again. George's Chapel, within the grounds of Windsor Castle.

The televised state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be streamed online and broadcast in over 200 countries.

Sky News will broadcast a round-up show of the day's proceedings and highlights at 22:00 tonight with Johnathan Samuels. Mark Austin will be anchoring from 20:00 as Sky News reflects on the day from Buckingham Palace with a look back at the events and key moments. MSNBC's live coverage will start at 09:00 today, with Chris Jansing anchoring. Sky News royal events commentator Alastair Bruce will provide analyses throughout the day. She will be joined by Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt and the British commentator Piers Morgan. Allan Little will be inside Westminster Abbey with analysis from royal correspondent Jonny Dymond.

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II takes place on Monday 19 September. The late monarch passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday 8 ...

The public will be allowed to follow the funeral progression but only invited guests will be allowed inside the service itself. The state funeral is expected to begin at 11:00 in the UK. The funeral will be attended by US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron. As the service reaches the end, the Last Post will be played, followed by a national two-minute silence. Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is marked as a bank holiday in the England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Queen’s coffin will be carried on the gun carriage that was used for the funerals of Edward VII, George V, George VI and Sir Winston Churchill.

The final preparations for the state funeral for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II are underway. World leaders have arrived in London and will join King Charles ...

Thereafter the hymn “The Lord’s my Shepherd” which was also sung at the Queen’s wedding in 1947 will be performed. The hymn is “Like as the Hart” a specially commissioned choral piece composed by the Master of the King’s Music, Judith Weir, and set to the music of Psalm 42. The cathedral’s Tenor Bell will toll once a minute for 96 minutes -one toll for each year of the queen’s life – before the service.

As many as one million people are expected to line the streets of London on Monday for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession.

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World leaders have gathered in London for Queen Elizabeth's funeral today. The monarch's coffin has been lying in state at the Westminster Hall since ...

Her reign of 70 years, 7 months and 2 days was the longest in the history of what became the United Kingdom. A formal timetable has been drawn for the state funeral set to begin 3:30 pm (IST). The monarch, who died on September 8, has been lying in state at the Westminster Hall since Wednesday evening and ended at 11 am (IST).

Huge crowds built in central London overnight and from early morning on Monday to secure a spot to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at ...

"When they came to me and said, 'right, you're the last person', I said, really?" "A long day but very well worth it. The queen's flag-draped coffin has been lying in state at parliament's Westminster Hall since Wednesday. The last member of the public to pass through the hall was Chrissy Heerey, a serving member of the Royal Air Force. She means everything. "She's been my boss.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected in central London on Monday as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, takes place.

June 2-5, 2022 - Four days of celebration in Britain mark the queen's Platinum Jubilee. 20, 2022 - The queen tests positive for COVID-19 and is said to be suffering from mild cold-like symptoms. 13, 2022 - Buckingham Palace says Prince Andrew has been stripped of his military links and royal patronages and will no longer be known as "His Royal Highness" as he defends a U.S. 8, 2020 - Harry and Meghan announce they will no longer be working members of the royal family. 15, 2019 - Prince Andrew gives a disastrous interview to BBC TV in an attempt to draw a line under a sex scandal. May 19, 2018 - The queen's grandson Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle, a divorced U.S. June 2-5, 2012 - The diamond jubilee to mark her 60th year on the throne sees four days of celebrations along with a nationwide tour. 20, 1997 - large crowds greet the queen and Philip as they mark their golden wedding anniversary. The queen and the royal family are criticised for their reserved response. July 23, 1986 - Prince Andrew marries the high-spirited publishing executive Sarah Ferguson, known as "Fergie". April 21, 1926 - Elizabeth is born at 2:40 a.m. Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, died on Sept.

As dawn broke over the River Thames, a steady stream of well-wishers streamed out of Embankment underground station headed for Parliament Square.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral has begun. As the U.K. and much of the world mourn, the royal family arrived at Westminster Abbey to honor the queen.

George Chapel at Windsor Castle](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/15/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-details/10380743002/), where many of her ancestors are buried, including her parents, King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother. President Joe Biden](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-death-biden-presidents-tributes/8024365001/), accompanied by [first lady Jill Biden](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/17/queen-updates-king-charles-iii-prince-william-make-unannounced-visit/10400399002/), is among the top world leaders who arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the funeral. The park and viewing areas include dedicated spots for anyone who has an accessibility need, including British Sign Language interpreters and a dedicated location for wheelchair users.] [Survival of the monarchy: ] [Why Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is more than just ceremony](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/15/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-plans-more-than-ceremony-unites-uk/10377049002/) [Queen's funeral to cancel more than 100 flights at Heathrow Airport] [London’s transport authority expects around 1 million people to visit the British capital Monday for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.] [Transport for London chief Andy Byford said the capital has seen “huge numbers of additional passengers” since the queen died on Sept. [The monarchy: ] [Imperial State Crown and royal scepter glimmer, but some say on back of colonialism](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/16/imperial-state-crown-atop-queen-elizabeth-iis-coffin-colonialism/10389746002/) [Mourners line the streets ahead of queen funeral] [At 6 a.m. She was also the most canny of her Windsor ancestors about using ceremony and splendor to bond the monarchy and the people who pay for it. More recently, Prince William and Duchess Kate, now the Prince and Princess of Wales, were married there in 2011. "Our hearts go out to the royal family, King Charles and all of the family. The choir of Westminster Abbey began the funeral service in song, later joining with the choir of the Chapel Royal for a rendition of "Like as the Heart." [Prince Louis](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/13/prince-louis-reaction-queen-death-tiktok/10364546002/), is not expected to be present at the funeral, which will be attended by some 2,000 people. As the royal jewels are in the news, so are repeated calls to return the diamonds to their country of origin. George's Chapel sang The Sentences as the queen's coffin procession, including King Charles, Prince William, Princess Kate, Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince George, Prince Charlotte, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, followed the coffin into the abbey. The queen’s coffin will be moved from the gun carriage to the royal hearse at Wellington arch as it is taken to Windsor.

After the funeral, the coffin will be taken on a gun carriage in procession past Buckingham Palace to a hearse, for transfer to Windsor Castle.

"When they came to me and said, 'right, you're the last person', I said, really?" "A long day but very well worth it. The queen's flag-draped coffin has been lying in state at parliament's Westminster Hall since Wednesday. She means everything. "She's been my boss. After the funeral, the coffin will be taken on a gun carriage in procession past Buckingham Palace to a hearse, for transfer to Windsor Castle.

The new Prince and Princess of Wales have come to bid farewell to the beloved Queen.

[Prince Harry, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in a surprise reunion](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41146331/prince-william-harry-kate-middleton-meghan-markle-flowers-queen-elizabeth-memorial-photos/) to greet well-wishers outside the gates of Windsor Castle. [Lauren Hubbard](/author/10015/lauren-hubbard)Writer In the days after the Queen's death, they joined I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can." "All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen. Among them, naturally, are Prince William and Kate Middleton, who arrived at the service looking somber and stately.

Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday.

- MSNBC (StarSat 263) - Fox News (StarSat 261) - Sky News (DStv 402) - Euronews (DStv 414) The American News channel had 13.6 million subscribers ahead of the world’s most anticipated funeral on Monday morning. - BBC World News (DStv 400)

The first photos of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral show members of the royal family and other guests arriving at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Meanwhile, other members of the royal family and guests including President Joe Biden and Jill Biden have begun to arrive at Westminster Abbey. The UK entered into a She will be buried there, A procession will take place from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey, led by the king and the royal household, before the funeral service begins at 11 a.m. The first photos of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral show members of the royal family and other guests arriving at Westminster Abbey on Monday. King Charles, Prince Harry, and Prince William were among the first to arrive at Westminster Hall ahead of the procession.

As many as one million people are expected to line the streets of London on Monday for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession.

They'll be backed up by officers from all 43 forces across UK. Peter Anderson, UK Correspondent This is a very big headache for police and security forces.Peter Anderson, UK Correspondent Today's events are being described as the largest ceremonial and public event in UK history.Peter Anderson, UK Correspondent Wasanga Mehana spoke to Peter Anderson, UK correspondent, on the events leading up to and after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Queen Elizabeth's funeral: 'Largest ceremonial and public event in UK history'

King Charles and other senior British royals followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin into Westminster Abbey on Monday, joining world leaders and monarchs to bid ...

June 2-5, 2022 - Four days of celebration in Britain mark the queen's Platinum Jubilee. 20, 2022 - The queen tests positive for COVID-19 and is said to be suffering from mild cold-like symptoms. 13, 2022 - Buckingham Palace says Prince Andrew has been stripped of his military links and royal patronages and will no longer be known as "His Royal Highness" as he defends a U.S. 8, 2020 - Harry and Meghan announce they will no longer be working members of the royal family. 15, 2019 - Prince Andrew gives a disastrous interview to BBC TV in an attempt to draw a line under a sex scandal. May 19, 2018 - The queen's grandson Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle, a divorced U.S. June 2-5, 2012 - The diamond jubilee to mark her 60th year on the throne sees four days of celebrations along with a nationwide tour. 20, 1997 - large crowds greet the queen and Philip as they mark their golden wedding anniversary. The queen and the royal family are criticised for their reserved response. July 23, 1986 - Prince Andrew marries the high-spirited publishing executive Sarah Ferguson, known as "Fergie". April 21, 1926 - Elizabeth is born at 2:40 a.m. Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, died on Sept.

Services for Britain's longest-serving monarch took place at Westminster Abbey, followed by a procession through London. Leaders from around the world ...

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From Westminster Abbey to Windsor castle, mourners lined the streets during Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession to bid her farewell.

From Wellington Arch, the queen left London for the last time. Harry and William, in another echo of Diana’s funeral, trailed their grandmother’s coffin side-by-side. whenever she was staying at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Holyrood House or Balmoral Castle. It was reminiscent of a more traumatic death, when their father William and his brother Harry walked behind their mother Diana’s coffin after she died in a car crash in Paris at 36. It also included myrtle, which the queen carried in her wedding bouquet. Family members reunited, world leaders paid their respects, Britons turned out in droves to bid farewell and choirs sang mournful hymns.

Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, makes her final voyage through London before being laid to rest at St. George's Chapel within Windsor Chapel.

[died 11 days ago](https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-dies-royal-family-monarchy/), and it's been an extended period of mourning across the pond, with thousands of people coming to pay their respects. The coffin started heading on a route through much of London after the service was over ... with the ending location at St. among several other European leaders and First Ladies -- including Ukraine's Olena Zelenska. There's been [vigils held](https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/17/prince-harry-military-uniform-queen-elizabeth-vigil-grandchildren-westminster-hall/) in her honor, by both her children and grandchildren, and some [famous faces](https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/16/david-beckham-waits-line-with-mourners-see-queen-coffin/) have stopped by to say goodbye to Her Majesty. The route was obviously lined with people ... with a note that read "In loving and devoted memory. [President Biden](https://www.tmz.com/people/joe-biden/) and First Lady [Jill Biden](https://www.tmz.com/people/jill-biden/) and Canadian PM [Justin Trudeau](https://www.tmz.com/people/justin-trudeau/) ... [Bear Grylls](https://www.tmz.com/people/bear-grylls/). where the actual service took place. as they flocked to glimpse Her Royal Highness's casket one last time. [Princes William](https://www.tmz.com/people/prince-william/) and [Harry](https://www.tmz.com/people/prince-harry/), were in tow -- similar to [the procession](https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/14/queen-lie-in-state-harry-william-charles-casket/) when her body was first brought to the Hall.

Jordan's Prince Hassan bin Talal (2R) and Princess Haya bint Hussein (L). AFP | Huge crowds built in central London overnight and from early morning on Monday ...

Picture: Jonathan Brady / Pool/ AFP. Pall bearers carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, to St. Picture: Carlos Jasso / Pool / AFP.

Royals around the world gathered together at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth at her state funeral.

[Queen's funeral](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41147500/queen-elizabeth-funeral-date-time/) were approved by the late monarch long before her passing. Prince William and Prince Harry looked on as the Queen's coffin was carried out of Westminster Abbey. Following the funeral, Queen Elizabeth's coffin draped with the Royal Standard traveled on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch in London. The Royal Navy walked hand-in-hand with the Queen's coffin at the start of the ceremony. The coffin of Queen Elizabeth with the Imperial State Crown departed Westminster Abbey following the ceremony. [eight grandchildren](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g22606762/queen-elizabeth-grandchildren/) (Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, and James, Viscount Severn). The Yeoman of the Guard arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the ceremony. [her state funeral](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41212365/how-to-watch-stream-queen-elizabeth-funeral/). The Royal Navy and the Queen's coffin headed towards Westminster Abbey. Great Britain's [longest-reigning monarch died peacefully](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a38313807/queen-elizabeth-death-obituary/) surrounded by her loved ones at Balmoral Castle on September 8. [Royal families around the world](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41213513/all-royals-attending-queen-elizabeth-funeral/), including Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia and Denmark's Queen Margrethe, were in attendance, as well. Afterward, a committal service will take place in St George's Chapel in Windsor where [she will be laid to rest alongside her parents, sister, and her beloved late husband, Prince Philip, in the King George VI Memorial Chapel](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a39192934/queen-elizabeth-burial-details/).

The crowd at Westminster Abbey defended their spots along the sidewalk and atop concrete walls with ferocity, but otherwise formed a warm and united ...

Toward the end of the ceremony an announcer called for two minutes of silence, and the crowd complied willingly before breaking into "God Save the King." They unpacked their folding chairs, took out their snacks and even prepared cups of tea, already eager to start reminiscing on a day they're sure to never forget. But to many in the crowd outside Westminster Abbey, it was made joyous by the company of others and a sense that they had done all they could to thank the late monarch. Some had to travel home, others planned to visit other tributes in the city or spend time with family. Chris Imafidon, who has written books about the queen, says he met her regularly through his work with an education organization and praised her for inviting underprivileged children to the annual Commonwealth Service. Even so, some people in the crowd were bigger fans of the monarchy than others. It was every person for themselves when it came to getting a good view; people defended their spots along the sidewalk and atop concrete walls with ferocity. She admitted that too, he said, pointing to her support for African nations' independence as an example. It helps society as a whole." That act of participation made her feel included, she said. "Sometimes you do feel a bit marginalized, a bit on the edge, and it's nice to be included," she added. Many said that, besides catching a glimpse of the queen's casket during the procession, the highlight of their experience was the sense of unity and sharing the moment with people who were all there for the same reason, regardless of their other differences.

Britain goes big with state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II · The new king declared Monday a national holiday, and so hundreds of thousands were able to pour into ...

George’s Chapel, alongside the remains of her parents, sister and husband, Prince Philip. The remains of her late husband, Philip will be moved to rest alongside Elizabeth. The military marchers and carriage rounded the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, referencing an era when the sun never set on the British Empire. The procession included 4,500 people — possibly the largest military parade of its kind in living memory. There was a wreath of flowers, too, cut from the gardens of what are now all among the king’s homes: Buckingham Palace, Highgrove House and Clarence House. He spoke of the queen’s lifelong devotion, not only to earthly duty, but to following Jesus Christ. The publicly-funded BBC fulfilled a role that it’s adopted since the queen’s death, as champion of the monarchy. This was a great gesture of self-pity and after this the coldness of reality and the status of Scandinavia.” Some of the remaining realms are now reassessing their relationship with the crown. It’s true that the British Empire shrank over the course of Elizabeth’s reign, with territories asserting independence. This was an act of mourning for the imperial past. To prevent a repeat, 90 sailors pull the carriage, while 40 march behind to act as a brake.

While all the ladies of the royal family adhered to the strict dress code, they added personal touches to their outfits by paying tribute to late Queen ...

She accessoried her look with a special pearl necklace that belonged to Queen Elizabeth ll. She added a flat wide-brimmed hat which featured a delicate mourning veil. She accessorised her sophisticated outfit with Queen Victoria's bold Hesse Diamond Jubilee brooch.

World leaders and royal family members will pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral service at Westminster Abbey. Watch the live stream on ...

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The world watched as thousands gathered to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday at Westminster Abbey. Here's what you missed.

"She represented the Commonwealth," Hussein said of the queen. They took the tube into London and were "shocked" how easy it was for them to get to Hyde Park to view the funeral. The choir also sang "The Lord’s My Shepherd," which was heard at the wedding of the queen and Philip. It wouldn't be a day honoring the queen without the presence of her beloved corgis, Muick and Sandy. Thousands upon thousands of flowers – cut, not planted – dotted the route. Emma, the monarch's fell pony, stood by as the ceremonial procession of the coffin arrived at Windsor Castle for the committal service. In a committal service that followed the funeral at Windsor Castle, the crown, scepter and orb were removed from the top of the queen's casket. The funeral's attendees sang "The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended." English oak symbolizes the strength of love. Later, the queen will rest with her husband, Prince Philip, during a private service for the family. The children's presence reminds royal watchers the next generation of the monarchy is watching, waiting and ready to perform their royal duties. The items were placed on an altar at St George’s Chapel, and marked the final separation of the late queen from her crown.

As the first strains of the funeral service started from within Westminster Abbey, a sombre silence descended on the hundreds of thousands who've gathered ...

Her Majesty’s final resting place is in the King George VI Memorial Chapel within the grounds of St George’s Chapel. When Prince Philip died in April 2021, he was buried in the royal vault beneath St George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle. He still holds the title of vice-admiral of the navy – the only military rank he’s been allowed to keep. King Charles served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy. In the events leading up to the funeral, King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince William wore their uniforms. It was made in 1937 for the queen’s father, King George VI. Her Majesty had a hand in selecting the final elements. She thought of other people right to the end.” Both women had ceremonial funerals – the same as Prince Philip – which is like a state funeral but not as formal and it’s not funded by taxpayers. “She wanted people to share in the day. But Anne seems to have taken on the role of offering quiet strength and stability throughout.” You could hear a pin drop in a goosebump-inducing moment signifying the final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II had begun.

Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and ...

More people lined the route the procession took from the capital to Windsor Castle, and many threw flowers at the convoy as it passed. They jammed the sidewalks to watch the coffin make its way through the streets of the capital after the service. She will later be laid to rest with her husband, father, mother and sister at a private family service. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle. to get a good viewing location near the palace. On a wreath atop the coffin, a handwritten note read, “In loving and devoted memory,” and was signed Charles R — for Rex, or king.

LONDON — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II has competed a procession at walking pace through central London and is bound in a hearse for her final resting ...

The funeral’s order of service showed that George and Charlotte will walk together behind their parents. After Heerey bowed her head toward the coffin and moved away, parliamentary officials paid their last respects before leaving the queen’s coffin in the 900-year-old hall ringed by four candles and military guards in ceremonial uniforms. Registration closed on Tuesday last week, a Government House official said. Hurley is attending the London funeral in person. (0700 GMT; 3 a.m. Guests began entering the Gothic medieval abbey shortly after 8 a.m. They will be joined by royalty, heads of state and political leaders from around the world. Many held up their cellphones to grab images of the day’s events. Bagpipes played as soldiers in bear skin hats and 142 sailors escorted the coffin from Westminster Hall, where the queen lay in state for four full days for the public to pay their respects ahead of her funeral. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, also walked behind the coffin. King Charles III and other senior royals are marching behind the coffin to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. “This is all happening abroad, but it is also important for us,” he said Monday, as bagpipes blared and choruses sang from the screens.

Of all the complicated choreography in the procession and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the most eye-catching moment unfolded inside Westminster Abbey, ...

All I could think of was the same fanfare played at the And the children of William and Catherine, Princess of Wales — 9-year-old Prince George and 7-year-old Princess Charlotte, earnestly attending their great-grandmother’s services in diminutive funeral attire. Amid all the sharp edges of the military, these flowers were the only nod to a softer side of the queen. There were no surprising or witty anecdotes (is it too American of me to search for a bit of lightheartedness?), no insight into the heart of the woman. Keenly aware of her own celebrity as the most famous woman in the world, and as a final gesture toward the public duty so central to her life, the queen designed her funeral as a good, long look at what she held dear. Where was she amid the grandeur? Here was a chance for the world to see the grandeur, importance and power of the British monarchy, in glorious motion. (The procession was televised, though the funeral was not.) TV’s bombshell moment came the following year when the queen allowed TV cameras at her coronation. The procession was a visual feast, tailored to our visual culture. Entertainment was far from the first order of business here, but the queen, who played a role in planning the events, knew how TV cameras loved royal pomp. Where was the artistry amid the showmanship? But the military influence dominated — the procession was a brilliant operation, with every branch represented in colorful finery.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is currently on its final journey from London to Windsor Castle for her burial.

The Queen's coffin is making its final journey from London to Windsor following her funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday morning. As she makes her final journey from London, Queen Elizabeth II's corgis await her arrival at Windsor Castle, where she will be buried Monday afternoon. - Her coffin is currently on its final journey from London to Windsor Castle for her burial.

Queen Elizabeth II's staff lined the street outside Buckingham Palace to say farewell to the monarch after her funeral – and it wasn't just the humans of ...

Heads of state were reportedly somewhat surprised at the 1910 funeral of King Edward VII to find themselves behind the monarch’s dog Caesar, a wire fox terrier, in the formal procession. Andrew was later seen in the company of the dogs. The Queen’s corgis and one of her ponies were led out to witness the procession at Windsor.

Royalty from around the world traveled to London for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral. Here, see photos of monarchs from Spain, Japan, Bhutan, and more.

[Monegasque royals Charlene, Princess of Monaco and Prince Albert ](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41276465/princess-charlene-prince-albert-monaco-queen-elizabeth-funeral/)traveled to London for the funeral. [Royalty from around the world](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41213513/all-royals-attending-queen-elizabeth-funeral/) was in attendance this morning at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London. From left to right: Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos, and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal. [Royal Family News](/royals/) Spain's former Queen Sofia was also there (not pictured). Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his son, Prince Abdul Mateen, arrived together.

But the royal family will have another chance to pay their respects to the queen privately. This evening, a private burial ceremony will take place in the King ...

The day of the funeral, editions of daily newspapers in the U.K. It will be moved to the chapel to lie alongside Queen Elizabeth’s. With gratitude we remember her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. As part of the service, some of the hymns were likely chosen to be in conversation with past royal events. Queen Elizabeth II is making the trip from London to Windsor, which is expected to take about two hours in total, in a state hearse designed for the ceremony. local time, the state hearse carrying the queen's coffin arrived to Windsor Castle and was welcomed by crowds. The queen was given a private burial service and laid to rest with her husband, the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A committal service is a ritual held at the end of the funeral during which family members say goodbye. After another somber day of mourning Queen Elizabeth II, William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, issued an official parting phrase to the late sovereign. The state funeral occurred at Westminster Abbey, the site of her coronation in 1953 and where she married Prince Philip, and was followed by a committal service at St. [Prince Harry and Prince William reunited](https://www.today.com/news/news/prince-william-prince-harry-queen-elizabeth-coffin-rcna46938) and [joined their father, King Charles III](https://www.today.com/news/news/king-charles-coronation-crown-when-timing-rcna47137), during the walk. The queen died at 96 on Sept.

The events around Queen Elizabeth's death have unfolded with an astonishing amount of formal, choreographed movement.

It was also notable for its use of stillness and silence; the absolute immobility required at various points from the thousands of troops, and from the members of the royal family marching behind the coffin. Between these ritualized moments were marches — first a short one from Westminster Hall to the Abbey, where the funeral took place, then a longer march after the ceremony to Wellington Arch, involving thousands of military personnel on foot and on horseback, as well as the queen’s family and household. And then there were the eight bearers — the brilliant soloists of the pageant. Each time, they had to face the coffin, lifting it with two hands and betraying no strain (just like dancers), then on command, raise it high into the air, before turning sharply inward so that it rested on their shoulders. Another three strikes, and they turned outward to the public folding their hands before them and bowing their heads. The sense of formalized choreography began at the vigil over the queen’s body, which was brought on Wednesday to lie in state for several days at Westminster Hall.

Both Meghan Markle and Princess Charlotte became emotional during the service. Prince Harry had a sweet moment with Meghan, while Prince William stayed close to ...

[Prince Harry wasn't able to salute](https://www.insider.com/prince-harry-didnt-salute-at-queens-funeral-like-other-royals-2022-9) alongside his family because he was stripped of his military titles when he stepped back from royal duties in the spring of 2020, according to [Hello! King Charles III placed the Queen's company camp color of the Grenadier Guards flag on the coffin before the Lord Chamberlain Baron Parker "broke" his wand of office. The new king and his heir to the throne sat side by side. [Meghan tearing up](https://www.insider.com/meghan-markle-crying-at-queen-elizabeth-funeral-photo-2022-9) during the service. [Royal Family's](https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1571805807196655617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1571805807196655617%7Ctwgr%5E9a792e57217f2a7b55dd529266b3cd15faf473ed%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2Flive%2F2022%2F09%2F19%2Fworld%2Fqueen-elizabeth-funeral) official account, King Charles also selected the [flowers for the wreath on his mother's coffin](https://www.insider.com/queens-funeral-details-you-missed-explainer-2022-9). [gifted to them by the Queen for the funeral](https://www.insider.com/royal-family-queen-elizabeth-funeral-outfits-tributes-details-2022-9).

There was little sobbing at Queen Elizabeth's funeral. This is England, after all. But the stiff upper lip was quivering as the royals said farewell.

Then, almost imperceptibly, the coffin lowered into the floor of the church. As the committal service replete with sung hymns and liturgical readings wound down, there came a moment of marked transition. This was the queen’s Fell pony Emma, one of many horses she doted on during a lifetime of devotion to those regal animals. But in contrast to all that were countless 2022 touches. Sharing that normally private event had a way of making you feel as if everyone's grandmother had died. Many waited for nearly an hour for the motorcade to make its way from the abbey to the park, and in their exuberance at one point spontaneously broke into another chorus of “God Save the King.” The event was at once ceremonially ancient and unavoidably modern. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, thousands of Britons and billions of television viewers around the globe took in scenes out of a storybook. He left a handwritten note on his mother’s coffin reading “In loving and devoted memory,” signed Charles R, for "Rex," Latin for king. In a country and a world that so often lacks unity, there seemed to be nothing but. The spectacle of it all was breathtaking. A woman who – in dying at age 96 after 70 years on the throne – was history.

A clip from Queen Elizabeth II's funeral broadcast shows Prince Harry purportedly not singing the royal anthem “God Save the King”.

You’ve picked a short clip where he isn’t opening his mouth that wide but you can see if you look closely he is. Expressing this view a Twitter user wrote, “Prince Harry didn’t sing the National Anthem to his father Total, utter, disrespect for his father, the nation, the Crown and the monarch that pays him. [September 19, 2022] [@SkyNews]Prince Harry didn’t sing the National Anthem to his father 😡Total, utter, disrespect for his father, the nation, the Crown and the monarch that pays him. I really don’t understand why Prince Harry and his wife are treated with so much hatred and disrespect. [September 19, 2022] Traditionally, only the reigning monarch does not sing the British anthem, therefore Harry’s tightlipped silence made him stand out.

A historic state funeral attended by world leaders concluded with a ceremonial journey past hundreds of thousands of mourners to her final place of rest.

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Earlier in the day, prayers were offered for Queen Elizabeth at a monastery in Kathmandu. Monks chanted Buddhist mantras or verses praying for peace for the ...

"She served everyone equally and with a smile," he said. The Queen's own family's military service was something the soldiers connected with. "The music was magnificent, the whole setup was beautiful," Rose Green says. Soldiers at Batuk gathered at their base to follow the funeral on television. And so there's a lot of affection for the British monarchy in the country. The British ocean liner was launched by the Queen in 1969 in Scotland. "We were born on the same day. As they wait for the service to begin, the residents have tea, scones and jam. Since the Queen's death, more than 3,000 people have visited the ship to sign the condolence book. We have a very good relationship with the royal family," said Major Yam Bahadur Rana. For many it is an emotional moment to watch the Queen's final journey aboard the 13-deck former cruise liner, named after the late monarch. "She was a very kind Queen.

First Lady Jill Biden is stoking ire from some social media users after wearing a fascinator instead of a hat to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/KannoYoungs/status/1571542726209929218) by New York Times' White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs. Kate's featured a traditional mourning veil. The queen was later laid to rest in a private family service beneath St George's Chapel with her husband of 73 years; her sister, Margaret; and her parents. The [@Airstrip_0ne](https://twitter.com/Airstrip_0ne/status/1571796428992970752). [@jijiipetti](https://twitter.com/jijiipetti/status/1571922731070889985). [@TruthsOverLiars](https://twitter.com/TruthsOverLiars/status/1571845112740683778). [@JoBaillie4](https://twitter.com/JoBaillie4/status/1571886629228367878). You often see fascinators at joyous events, such as weddings. [@_oftherisingsun](https://twitter.com/_oftherisingsun/status/1571789825581219840) wrote that Biden "looks so cute with that bow hairband." [@woobs98765](https://twitter.com/woobs98765/status/1571789888428691456) wrote that a "big black bow in your hair" isn't appropriate for a funeral. [Jill Biden](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/18/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-joe-biden-arrives/10417628002/) is stoking ire from some social media users after wearing a fascinator instead of a hat to [Queen Elizabeth II's funeral](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/19/queen-elizabeth-funeral-live-updates/10419491002/).

Prince Harry was also seen trying to fight back his tears in pictures shared by a fan account on Instagram. They got emotional outside Westminster Abbey before ...

The report had said that “it remains unclear why they had received an invitation for an occasion that Royal aides insisted they were not expected to attend”. [Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'uninvited' to Queen Elizabeth's funeral reception](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/meghan-markle-prince-harry-uninvited-to-queen-elizabeth-s-funeral-reception-101663406598506.html)) A comment read, "Meghan and Harry are the truest ones there!" [Meghan Markle](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/meghan-markle), a former actor and the Duchess of Sussex, was left teary-eyed at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at London's Westminster Abbey. King Charles III and senior royal family members gathered late Monday for the private interment ceremony. Another person commented, "Duchess Of Sussex you are the epitome of grace and elegance.

The program drew together some of England's most esteemed composers, favorite hymns, and brand-new anthems composed for the day.

The program featured sacred music from many of England’s most celebrated composers, including Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Charles Villiers Stanford. The day was marked by stupendous performances from England’s finest musicians, who paid loving tribute to their monarch with a collection of hymns and anthems that honored her musical tastes and the traditions of the royal family. Queen Elizabeth reigned over a time of unprecedented musical advancement – both technological and stylistic – and England thrived under her guidance of this new cultural export.

Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: The photo shared by the royal family of the Queen was taken at Balmoral, believed to be one of her favourite places in the UK, ...

In loving memory of Her Majesty The Queen. [the Queen](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/bbc-weatherman-tomasz-schafernaker-s-response-to-queen-having-a-crush-on-him-101663655306704.html) was taken at Balmoral, believed to be one of her favourite places in the UK, in 1971. The image was shared with a caption from Shakespeare’s Hamlet: “May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 featured several nods to her 1947 wedding to Prince Philip.

[dahlias](https://www.brides.com/gallery/dahlia-wedding-bouquet-ideas), and scabious in gold, pink, burgundy, and white tones to reflect the Royal Standard. [song](https://www.brides.com/story/choosing-wedding-ceremony-song) played at her wedding ceremony in 1947. The Gothic-style [church](https://www.brides.com/gallery/inside-the-royal-wedding-venues) has also been the site of other important royal wedding ceremonies, such as [Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011](https://www.brides.com/gallery/royal-wedding-photos-prince-william-kate-middleton-wedding-photos). [sweet peas](https://www.brides.com/story/sweet-peas-wedding-flowers-bouquets), according to a [statement from the Buckingham Palace posted on Twitter](https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1571805807196655617). The myrtle used in the funeral floral arrangement was actually cut from the same plant as the myrtle featured in her [wedding bouquet](https://www.brides.com/gallery/royal-wedding-bouquets-throughout-history). The music selection was also a tribute to the Queen’s nuptials.

Coverage of Monday's events as the royal family and leaders from around the world gather to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, ...

Royals and world leaders were inside Westminster Abbey. But outside there were many more, ordinary mourners lining the streets of central London. And further ...

As she watched the committal service on the screens at Windsor, she wept. Margaret's mind was on 1953, when she had been taken to watch the Queen's coronation at her nan's house and later to a street party. As the Queen's coffin made its way towards them, spectators stood on tiptoes, with children lifted on to shoulders, as the crowd collectively craned its necks for a final glimpse. The Queen's coffin began making its way to Windsor. "For the first time, it felt real," she said. For Emma Parsons-Reid, 55, watching at home in Ely, Cardiff, with family and neighbours, it was at this point that the Queen's death struck home. Others, said Nick, had lost parents or grandparents and saw the Queen as a reminder of times past. At 06:32 BST, the final mourner filed past the Queen's coffin at Westminster Hall as her four-and-a-half-day lying-in-state drew to a close. It was, Liz thought, as if a blanket had been draped over the entire street - clearly, all her neighbours were tuning in too. A screen above the altar was showing the service. All three had spent the night on the ground in their sleeping bags. In Doncaster, Alistair Mitchell brought afternoon tea and sandwiches for his mother, who had not been able to make the journey to London.

Royals and world leaders were inside Westminster Abbey. But outside there were many more, ordinary mourners lining the streets of central London. And further ...

As she watched the committal service on the screens at Windsor, she wept. Margaret's mind was on 1953, when she had been taken to watch the Queen's coronation at her nan's house and later to a street party. As the Queen's coffin made its way towards them, spectators stood on tiptoes, with children lifted on to shoulders, as the crowd collectively craned its necks for a final glimpse. "For the first time, it felt real," she said. For Emma Parsons-Reid, 55, watching at home in Ely, Cardiff, with family and neighbours, it was at this point that the Queen's death struck home. Others, said Nick, had lost parents or grandparents and saw the Queen as a reminder of times past. It was, Liz thought, as if a blanket had been draped over the entire street - clearly, all her neighbours were tuning in too. A screen above the altar was showing the service. At 06:32 BST, the final mourner filed past the Queen's coffin at Westminster Hall as her four-and-a-half-day lying-in-state drew to a close. All three had spent the night on the ground in their sleeping bags. In Doncaster, Alistair Mitchell brought afternoon tea and sandwiches for his mother, who had not been able to make the journey to London. The Queue had come to end.

Britain bid farewell to its monarch in a day of emotion, pomp and ceremony after more than a week of remembrance.

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The audience was higher than the circa-30M who tuned in for Princess Diana's funeral in 1997 and ahead of the Queen's husband Prince Philip and the Queen Mother ...

The funeral was shown on the majority of UK channels. TV schedules are now expected to return to normal after 10 days of disruption since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday September 8, aged 96. PT) and ending with a private service several hours later. The number equates to unique viewers who watched for at least three minutes. BST (3 a.m. [BBC](https://deadline.com/tag/bbc/), [ITV](https://deadline.com/tag/itv/), [Sky](https://deadline.com/tag/sky/) and other channels’ broadcasts, the biggest audience for a UK TV broadcast in history.

A massive two gigawatt power drop was reported as millions in the United Kingdom watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

“It stayed around that level at the start of the funeral, but picked up another 500 megawatts as the ceremony went on because people will have got up from their seats to put the kettle on.” “Demand was right around where our expectations were,” the spokesperson adds. [Queen Elizabeth](https://studyfinds.org/tag/queen-elizabeth/), [united kingdom](https://studyfinds.org/tag/united-kingdom/)

The royal family is observing another week of mourning for the Queen after a state funeral on Monday, with the ceremony and procession having been watched by ...

The service was also simulcast on dozens of other television channels, which created some unusual juxtapositions. Despite the enormous interest, the commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II did not meet predictions of becoming the most-watched broadcast in British television history. Comparing the audiences for different events over time is also a challenge as methodologies change. Donelan said most British people would view the cost of the Queen’s funeral as “money well spent”, but that she could not put a figure on what that cost was. When asked on Sky News about the cost of the funeral, she said: “I’m not sure of the exact costings, but as I say, I think the British public would argue that that was money well spent. All the channels were offering the same core footage but with different experts and presenters.

Monday's funeral was the first to be televised for a British monarch. The funeral procession of King George VI, her father, was broadcast in 1952, but not the ...

Today's viewing figures for people watching the Queen's funeral on TV sets alone represent a similar proportion, at 55%. Monday's funeral was the first to be televised for a British monarch. Cameras were installed in Westminster Abbey for the first time to cover the event.

Britain bid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, its longest-serving monarch, during a historic funeral watched by millions globally.

“With gratitude we remember her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth,” said David Hoyle, the Dean of Westminster. Once at Windsor, the coffin was again marched in procession along the “long walk,” a mile-long stretch of road strewn with flowers that leads to the castle where the queen was buried in the King George VI memorial chapel. to get a place to see the funeral procession. It was the first British state funeral since Winston Churchill’s in 1965 and [one of the biggest set-piece events](https://www.wsj.com/story/funeral-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-a-look-back-at-some-of-britains-biggest-farewells-eef331a4?mod=article_inline) in the nation’s history, as her coffin was taken in a procession, on foot and by hearse, from a state funeral in Westminster Abbey in central London to its final resting place in Windsor Castle. The gathering was the crescendo of a 10-day mourning period for the nation, which went off without a flaw. The choir also sang a short anthem, “O Taste and See How Gracious the Lord Is,” which was composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953. Her Fell pony, Emma [stood fully saddled on the grounds of Windsor Castle](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-pony-horse-emma-watches-funeral-procession-windsor-castle/) to watch [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/)‘s [procession](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-funeral-timeline-events/) as her coffin made its final journey to St George’s Chapel, as did her [corgis](https://people.com/pets/history-of-queen-elizabeth-and-her-corgis/), Sandy and Muick. The state funeral in Westminster Abbey on Monday morning mixed royal tradition with poignant personal touches to reflect the queen’s life. The Lord Chamberlain, the most senior official in the royal household, then broke his wooden wand of office over the coffin to symbolize the monarch’s passing. [the queen’s coffin lying in state](https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-britons-wait-to-see-queens-coffin-the-queue-takes-on-a-life-of-its-own-11663498146?mod=article_inline), which allowed an estimated 750,000 Britons to say farewell to a beloved monarch. [closed the chapter](https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-queens-journey-to-her-final-resting-place-11663416003?mod=article_inline) on the second Elizabethan age, a reign that lasted 70 years and saw an era of radical change for Britain as its empire was dismantled. The hymns included “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” which was sung during the queen’s marriage to Prince Philip in Westminster Abbey in 1947; and the flowers in the wreath on her coffin came from the royal gardens and included rosemary for remembrance and myrtle from the original plant used in her wedding bouquet.

In the U.K. 95% of those watching TV on Monday lunchtime were tuned in to the Queen's funeral.

Denmark soccer game in the Euro 2020 competition, which scored 24 million viewers. The numbers eclipsed the 16 million who tuned in to watch as the Queen’s death was announced at 6.30pm on Sept. In second place was ITV with an audience of 4.5 million followed by BBC2, BBC News and Sky News, which came in fifth with 700,000 viewers. Those figures equated to an 85% and 82% audience share respectively. Crucially, the numbers do not include those watching via digital. The vast majority of those watching in the U.K.