Westminster Abbey

2022 - 9 - 19

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Westminster Abbey: See Queen Elizabeth at the iconic church ... (USA TODAY)

Britain's longest reigning monarch reached her final burial place Monday after a funeral service at Westminster Abbey in London, the “architectural ...

[Biden pays final respects to Queen Elizabeth II during ceremony at St. 8 at the age of 96, ending a 70-year reign. Countless memorials, 16 royal weddings, and every coronation since 1066, beginning with William the Conqueror, have been held there, with the exception of Edward V and Edward VIII.

PHOTOS | Queen Elizabeth II's funeral service at Westminster Abbey (News24)

Leaders and monarchs from across the globe gathered in London on Monday to bid farewell to Britain's Queen Elizabeth at a state funeral of inimitable ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Camilla, Queen Consort arrives ahead of the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: A guest reads the order of service during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: King Charles III arrives for the state funeral and burial of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top of it departs Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Members of the public are able to pay respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 23 hours a day from 17:00 on September 18, 2022 until 06:30 on September 19, 2022. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. Members of the Royal family and guests sing as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, lies by the altar during the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: (L-R, from front) Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, on September 19, 2022 in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth's funeral: Order of service (BBC News)

Buckingham Palace has released the order of service for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It will pay tribute to the Queen's "remarkable reign and lifetime ...

It is a setting of Psalm 42 to music and will be sung unaccompanied. O merciful God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who hast taught us, by his holy Apostle Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in him: We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our sister doth; and that, at the general Resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in thy sight; and receive that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. With gratitude we remember her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. In grief and also in profound thanksgiving we come to this House of God, to a place of prayer, to a church where remembrance and hope are sacred duties. The Book of Common Prayer 1549 - We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Umuhango wo gusezera ku Mwamikazi Elizabeth II muri ... (BBC News)

Abantu bagera ku 2000, barimo abategetsi b'ibihugu, abo mu miryango y'ubwami yo mu mahanga hamwe n'abaturage, bawitabiriye.

Abantu bagera ku 2,000 ni bo basezera bwa nyuma ku Mwamikazi mu muhango wo kumushyingura wo ku rwego rwa leta, barimo n'abanyacyubahiro 500 - aba bagizwe n'abaperezida, ba minisitiri w'intebe hamwe n'imiryango y'ubwami bwo mu mahanga, bari mu batumiwe. Uyu muhango wo gushyingura ku rwego rwa leta wa mbere ubayeho kuva ku wari Minisitiri w'intebe Sir Winston Churchill mu mwaka wa 1965, watangiye saa tanu z'amanywa (11:00 BST) ku isaha yaho, ni ukuvuga saa sita z'amanywa (12h) ku isaha yo mu Rwanda no mu Burundi. Umuhango wo kwibuka umwamikazi wa mbere wamaze igihe kirekire cyane ku ngoma mu Bwongereza, Umwamikazi Elizabeth II, watangiye mu rusengero rwa Westminster Abbey.

The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II | Westminster Abbey (Westminster Abbey)

The Queen's coffin was borne to the Abbey from the Palace of Westminster on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy. Accompanying the coffin were HM The King, ...

This was the last time she visited the Abbey. After the funeral, the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers began ringing a full peal of Stedman Caters, lasting more than three hours. The Dean pronounced the Blessing. The Queen's coffin was borne to the Abbey from the Palace of Westminster on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy. All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: ‘We will meet again.’’ With gratitude we remember her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth.

In Westminster Abbey, the deafening sound of silence to honour ... (Reuters)

As her nation's first post-imperial monarch, Elizabeth had spent much of her reign watching the British Empire dissipate, making the words of the first hymn at ...

Not long after becoming queen, her younger sister Princess Margaret had to give up plans to marry a divorced man because it was considered too scandalous. Critics say it shows a country clinging to its past. The grief of the day was shared not only by those in Britain but across the world, he said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com For the leaders of those realms, Monday's funeral was likely to represent not just a farewell to Elizabeth but a goodbye to monarchy.

Outside the funeral, a community united in awe of the queen (NPR)

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.

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