Westminster Hall

2022 - 9 - 15

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In Photos: Solemn Procession of Queen Elizabeth's Coffin to ... (Voice of America)

Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II is taken from Buckingham Palace to London's Westminster Hall where she will lie in state at parliament.

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state at Westminster Hall (CBS News)

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was processed through central London on Wednesday from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the late monarch will lie in ...

William, Prince of Wales and Harry, Duke of Sussex marched in a row behind the queen's children. The doors of the ancient hall on the bank of the River Thames were to open to the public from 5 p.m. [people waiting to file past the queen's coffin](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-coffin-from-scotland-to-london-ahead-of-state-funeral/).

Thousands Pay Last Respects to Queen as Westminster Hall Opens ... (Bloomberg)

2.9 miles long, stretching past London Bridge. To help avoid disappointment, it is understood that entry to the back of the queue may be closed early, although ...

The procession to Westminster Hall for the Queen's lying-in-state (BBC News)

The Queen is lying in state in Westminster Hall after a procession from Buckingham Palace. The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II inside Westminster Hall, at the ...

Prince Harry is no longer a working member of the Royal Family, having taken a decision in 2020 to step back. The coffin also bore a wreath of white roses and dahlias. Other senior members of the Royal Family also took part. Prince Andrew, too, is no longer a working royal. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Queen Elizabeth II's final departure from Buckingham Palace began at 14:22 BST, when the slow-moving procession departed her former home for Westminster Hall.

Westminster Hall live stream cut short as royal guard falls from podium (Economic Times)

A royal guard on duty next to the Queens coffin fell down on Wednesday night. The live stream from the inside of Westminster Hall had to be cut short, ...

Meanwhile, there have been reports of objectionable comments on the Queen’s death, especially in Northern Ireland. Her Majesty’s government has declared a bank holiday on Monday, and most stores have decided to remain shut throughout the day. The coffin has been placed on a catafalque podium, where the deceased Queen will rest until Monday. The Queen’s coffin reached Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening following a procession led by her eldest son and the new head of the British monarchy, King [Queen](/topic/queen)’s coffin fell from the podium. However, the live telecast resumed shortly afterward.

Queen Elizabeth procession live updates: Coffin arrives at ... (NBC News)

Princes William and Harry walked together as they join their father, King Charles III, in a procession taking the queen's coffin to Westminster Hall from ...

She played an important role in the welfare of millions of people around the world as Head of the Commonwealth,” the statement read. Over 1,000 volunteers and Metropolitan Police officers will be on the ground to assist mourners and keep them safe, DCMS said. Westminster Hall was built in 1097 under William II, the son of William the Conqueror, and completed two years later. The coffin is set to enter the Palace of Westminster through New Palace Yard. “In the 70 years of reign of H.M. It is also used on other state occasions including the annual state opening of Parliament," according to the Historic Royal Palaces website. The yellow and red Royal Standard flag draped Queen Elizabeth II’s casket as it traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday. He [settled the case in February](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/prince-andrew-settles-sex-abuse-lawsuit-virginia-giuffre-rcna16308). At its height, the United Kingdom controlled the largest empire in history, ruling over an estimated 20% of the world’s population and occupying around a quarter of the Earth’s landmass. Among many residents of former British colonies, such as India and Kenya, the reaction to her death ranged from benign interest to anger and disdain. The British government has denied stealing the Kohinoor diamond and has repeatedly refused to return it to India. That means the royal couple will be leaving [Clarence House](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/former-prince-charles-britains-new-king-rcna35690), Charles’ London home and office for decades.