Queen Elizabeth funeral

Sgt Russ Griffin says he will wear his full uniform when he attends Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

"Her Majesty The Queen is a hugely important figure to any police officer. "Although, understandably, there will be a focus on London this weekend and on Monday, I would like to reassure our communities here that we have longstanding plans in place to anticipate and manage the level of demand that we might see across the county," he said. "Monday will be an emotional but incredibly proud day for me representing every police officer and every member of Wiltshire Police.

LONDON — World leaders including President Biden and the prime ministers of Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand will join members of Britain's royal ...

A smaller service of some 800 guests will follow inside the castle's chapel, at which point the physical symbols of her rule — the imperial crown, the orb and scepter — will be taken from atop her coffin. The British aristocrat responsible by birthright — like his ancestors before him — for organizing the former monarch's funeral is the Duke of Norfolk, Edward William Fitzalan-Howard. The coffin will be carried by a horse-drawn gun carriage of Britain's Royal Navy, alongside dozens of uniformed sailors. King Charles will place the camp color (a regimental flag) of the Grenadier Guards' Queen's Company, a British Army regiment, on his mother's coffin. Elizabeth died almost the other side of her kingdom at another of her residences, Balmoral, in northeastern Scotland. It will begin with her coffin traveling the several hundred yards from Westminster Hall, where it has been lying in state inside the oldest building in Britain's parliamentary complex.

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday, with President Joe Biden and other world leaders attending.

It will then be taken in a hearse to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. London police said Sunday that a 28-year-old London man, Muhammad Khan, has been charged with behavior intended to “cause alarm, harassment or distress.” He will appear in court on Monday. Monday has been declared a public holiday, and the funeral will be broadcast to a huge television audience worldwide and screened to crowds in parks and public spaces across the country. William stood with his head bowed at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever,” the sisters wrote. “You could see that they were thinking hard about their grandmother, the queen,” said Ian Mockett, a civil engineer from Oxford in southern England. “I think it’s been amazing,” said Anna Pettigrew, a 55-year-old teacher. [as it lies in state at Westminster Hall](https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-government-and-politics-f07d95ed1c9c0f745cfa148c4c7fae83). And we all miss you terribly. 8 at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. will pause Sunday evening for a nationwide minute of silence to remember the queen, who died Sept. [The miles-long queue](https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-boris-johnson-london-united-kingdom-898f092ee58f7a74cea64fa9d3e42cad) is expected to be closed to new arrivals later Sunday so that everyone in line can view the coffin before Monday morning, when it will be taken to Westminster Abbey for [the queen’s funeral.](https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-biden-king-charles-iii-health-covid-0229717aa9198a6120e66639cf5171bb)

Official mourning for Queen Elizabeth II​, the U.K.'s longest-reigning monarch​, culminates Monday morning with her state funeral​ in Westminster Abbey.

[protesters question](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-britain-monarchy-criticism-protester-arrests-free-speech-uk/) the value of monarchical traditions in modern times and the concentration of [inherited wealth](https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/how-rich-is-the-british-royal-family/) in the family's hands. But their children, 3-year-old Archie and 1-year-old Lilibet, gained the right to be known as [prince and princess](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-harry-meghan-children-archie-lillibet-prince-princess-royal-titles-change/), as grandchildren of the monarch. [gave up working](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-will-step-down-as-senior-members-of-the-royal-family-march-31-sussex-royal-brand/) as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California — did not receive new titles. [died on September 8](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-age-96-britains-longest-reigning-monarch/), at the age of 96, as her family gathered to be by her side at Balmoral Castle, her country estate in Scotland. Family joy would follow with the marriage of her grandson Prince William to Kate Middleton here in 2011. "I think the job of the abbey and the job of people like me, to some extent, is to keep stitching the story together — to say it's possible in pretty divided and volatile times to say, all this can be gathered in, reconciled, redeemed, celebrated. In lands once ruled by [the British Empire](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-uk-longest-reigning-monarch-history-colonialism/), a painful history of subjugation and the brutality of the slave trade still resonate in current events. [majestic procession](https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/queen-elizabeth-ii-coffin-procession-london-today-watch-live-stream-2022-09-14/) from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday. Westminster Abbey, where the funeral is being held, has a long and storied history. The guest list for the service includes around [500 foreign dignitaries](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-london-world-leaders/), including about 100 heads of state — President Biden among them — and after years of planning, an [extensive security operation](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-elizabeth-funeral-security-london-police-stabbed-today-amid-complex-operation/) is being put to the test. William's wife Catherine is now Princess of Wales — a title last held by William and Harry's mother, the late Princess Diana. Following Monday's service, the queen's coffin will be taken in a walking procession to Hyde Park, and then by hearse to St.

The U.K. has not buried a monarch since the death of King George VI in 1952, so royal watchers anticipate Monday's funeral for Queen Elizabeth II - decades ...

"We need to separate the support for the Queen from the support of the monarchy," she said. The funeral tomorrow at Westminster Abbey is expected to be the biggest gathering of dignitaries, heads of state, and members of European royal families that this city has seen in decades. "And I have to be honest, there's a little part of me that thinks, who knew there were so many costumes sitting in a wardrobe somewhere, waiting to be brought out on this occasion?" "I come from Northern Ireland, so the monarchy has always been more problematic there." Because for many people, it is a reminder of Britain's imperial past." "I think with the Queen's death, we've shown that we've got a wobbly lower one as well." A 2014 independence referendum in Scotland was narrowly defeated. That was the last state funeral here. "And you think that's more of a possibility now with the King Charles than it was with the Queen Elizabeth?" "And when I see that pageantry, there is a little part of me that feels this immense pride in this nation, and the rich history," said Sopel. The U.K. "The reputation of Britain is that it's a nation of 'stiff upper lips,'" said Jon Sopel, who was a longtime anchor with the BBC.

Watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral via livestream here, plus see every network's schedule & plans in the U.S. & U.K., from CNN to the BBC.

MSNBC will provide live special coverage of the funeral from London beginning at 3 a.m. In the UK, the country will virtually grind to a halt for the day and hours worth of coverage from Westminster Abbey will be available on the BBC, ITV and Sky News, before schedules return to something resembling normality. Fox News Media will offer live coverage of the ceremonies and proceedings through the funeral on Monday. CNN anchors Erin Burnett and Anderson Cooper will be live from London for CNN’s special live coverage on Monday beginning at 5 a.m. The stream will be available on CNN.com and across mobile devices via CNN’s apps for iOS and Android. On Monday, CBS Mornings co-hosts Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell will anchor a CBS News Special Report live from London covering the state funeral. Additionally, the network will air the special “A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen,” featuring special interviews with her children and those who have worked with her and public figures, starting at 8 p.m. The Dean of Windsor Castle and with a congregation including the Royal Family and some of the Queen’s personal staff will lead that ceremony. The Archbishop of Canterbury will pronounce the blessing and those in attendance will sing “God Save the King.” Prior to the final hymn, the Imperial State Crown, the Orb and the Sceptre will be removed from the Queen’s coffin and placed on the altar. Ahead of the service, the queen’s lying-in-state at Westminster Hall will end at 6:30 a.m. A two-minute silence will be observed across the nation, which will include noise from airplanes as Heathrow will stop all arrivals and departures for half an hour. and the UK below, along with a livestream of the event, which will broadcast in more than 200 countries.

The funeral of the only monarch most Britons have known involves the biggest security operation London has ever seen. Mayor Sadiq Khan says Monday's state ...

Police have already drawn criticism for arresting several people who staged peaceful protests during events related to the queen’s death and the accession of King Charles III. Presidents, prime ministers and royalty will gather offsite before being taken by bus to the abbey — though an exception is being made for U.S. From there it will be taken by hearse about 20 miles (32 kilometers) to Windsor, where another 2,000 police officers will be on duty. Hundreds of volunteer marshals and members of the armed forces will also act as stewards along the processional route. “There could be bad people wanting to cause damage to individuals or to some of our world leaders,” Khan told The Associated Press. in relation to the various things that we’re juggling.”

Thousands of police, hundreds of troops and an army of officials are making final preparations for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

It will then be taken in a hearse to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. London police said Sunday that a 28-year-old London man, Muhammad Khan, has been charged with behavior intended to “cause alarm, harassment or distress.” He will appear in court on Monday. Harry, who served in Afghanistan as a British army officer, wore civilian clothes earlier in the week as the queen’s coffin left Buckingham Palace because he is no longer a working member of the royal family. The number of mourners has grown steadily since the public was first admitted on Wednesday, with a queue that stretches for at least five miles (eight kilometers) along the River Thames and into Southwark Park in the city’s southeast. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever,” the sisters wrote. “You could see that they were thinking hard about their grandmother, the queen,” said Ian Mockett, a civil engineer from Oxford in southern England. The queen’s eight grandchildren, led by heir to the throne Prince William, circled the coffin and stood with heads bowed during a silent vigil on Saturday evening. Later, all the queen’s grandchildren stood by her coffin. Mourners continued to file past in silence. are due to pause Sunday evening for a nationwide minute of silence to remember the queen, who died September 8 at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. “I think it’s been amazing," said Anna Pettigrew, a 55-year-old teacher. People across the U.K.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden (right) view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London, ...

But they did not invite the leaders of Russia, Belarus, Syria, Afghanistan and Venezuela. "This is a time of grief, but also a time of deep gratitude,” said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who leads one of the 56 countries in the Commonwealth of Nations, an organization of many former British colonies now led by Elizabeth’s eldest son, King Charles III. 8 at the age of 96.

LONDON :U.S. President Joe Biden paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral on Sunday, praising her dignity and dedication to service ...

Andrew has fallen from grace, stripped of the "His Royal Highness" title and removed from royal duties after a scandal over his friendship with late U.S. "It's amazing." "She wouldn't believe all this, she really wouldn't," he said. He has denied any role in the killing. It really is incredible." "I'm actually blown away by the amount of people that are here," Gary Thompson, 54, and from London told Reuters. Biden was one of 14 U.S. The world's better for her." The U.S. Camilla https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/rottweiler-queen-consort-camillas-rise-shadow-diana-2022-09-08, wife of the new king and now Queen Consort, said the smile of the late queen was "unforgettable", in her own tribute https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/i-will-always-remember-queen-elizabeths-smile-camilla-pays-tribute-2022-09-18 on Sunday. "To all the people of England, all the people in United Kingdom, our hearts go out to you," Biden said after he signed a book of condolence and visited her lying-in-state in Westminster. President Joe Biden paid emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral on Sunday, saying Britain and the world had been lucky to have such a dignified and dedicated servant on the throne for 70 years.

U.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of ...

William stood with his head bowed at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot. It will then be taken in a hearse to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year at 99. Monday has been declared a public holiday, and the funeral will be broadcast to a huge television audience worldwide and screened to crowds in parks and public spaces across the country. “You could see that they were thinking hard about their grandmother, the queen,” said Ian Mockett, a civil engineer from Oxford in southern England. The president made the sign of the cross and put his hand to his heart as he stood quietly near the casket in the ornate 900-year-old hall with his wife and U.S. That has been, for me, the most moving tribute of all, has been the public response of the British people,” she said. The British government has been among the strongest supporters of Ukraine since it was invaded by Russia in February. Biden and first lady Jill Biden were among thousands of mourners — from locals and tourists to royals and world leaders — to pay their respects at Westminster Hall, where the queen is lying in state. Lauren Wilson, a 36-year-old student, was in the much shorter queue for people with mobility issues. We will never forget her warmth, kindness and the conversations we shared.” Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, was also among mourners paying respects to the queen’s coffin. “Queen Elizabeth lived her life for the people,” Jill Biden wrote in a book for spouses and ambassadors.

Leaders touched down over the weekend ahead of Monday's royal funeral, which takes place in Westminster Abbey at 11 a.m. local time before a committal service ...

[told the Guardian:](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/16/we-wouldnt-put-charles-on-a-bus-gulf-royals-balk-at-queens-funeral-protocol?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1663339528) “If the King came to our neighbourhood, we would not put him on a bus. Expecting firm friends of King Charles to all gather like schoolboys on a bus to go to the funeral is not the start we were expecting. [told Reuters ](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabias-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-miss-queens-funeral-source-2022-09-18/)on Sunday. Russia’s [Vladimir Putin has not been invited.](https://www.politico.eu/article/putin-kremlin-not-attend-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral/) President Joe Biden](https://www.politico.com/news/2022/09/18/biden-queen-elizabeth-00057382) and France’s Emmanuel Macron descended on the U.K. He added: “Sometimes you think you’ll never overcome it, but as I’ve told the King, she’s going to be with him every step of the way, every minute, every moment and that’s a reassuring notion. Biden was applauded as he and his wife Jill arrived at the Houses of Parliament by presidential car. capital to pay their respects to the late monarch Sunday, as the country prepared to say goodbye in grand style to its head of state for seven decades. A Kuwaiti official The U.S. So to all the people of England, to all the people of the United Kingdom, our hearts go out to you. [demanding the same treatment.](https://www.politico.eu/article/world-leaders-push-to-skip-bus-trip-to-queens-funeral/)

LONDON: US President Joe Biden paid emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral on Sunday (Sep 18), saying Britain and the world ...

"It's amazing". "She wouldn't believe all this, she really wouldn't," he said. He has denied any role in the killing. The world's better for her." "I'm actually blown away by the amount of people that are here," Gary Thompson, 54, and from London told Reuters. "To all the people of England, all the people in United Kingdom, our hearts go out to you," Biden said after he signed a book of condolence and visited her lying-in-state in Westminster.

Britain paused for a national minute of silence to remember Queen Elizabeth II, with people encouraged to mark the moment on their doorsteps or at community ...

When she came the throne in 1952 aged 25, "There weren't women prime ministers or presidents. The world is better for her," Biden said after signing a book of condolence. "You could see that it meant a huge amount (to King Charles) to have seen the sheer scale and outpouring of people's love and affection for Her late Majesty," Ardern told BBC television on Sunday. Members of the public have camped out in advance to catch a glimpse of the grand farewell at Westminster Abbey, which is expected to bring London to a standstill and be watched by billions of viewers across the globe. Prime Minister Liz Truss stood in a black dress outside her 10 Downing Street official residence for the "national moment of reflection" before the eyes of world focus on the British capital for the queen's send-off. "All the people of the United Kingdom: our hearts go out to you, and you were fortunate to have had her for 70 years; we all were.

Plus a powerful typhoon lashes Japan and cheetahs return to India.

[You can find all our puzzles here](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords). [a counteroffensive in and around Kherson](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/09/18/world/ukraine-russia-war/ukraine-reports-more-strikes-in-kherson-as-gun-battles-break-out-in-the-city?smid=url-share), the only regional capital under Moscow’s control, but there is no sign of a mass Russian retreat. [ordered to evacuate and seek shelter](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/18/world/asia/typhoon-nanmadol-japan.html) yesterday as a powerful typhoon made its way up the country. In Australia, the funeral will be [live on ABC](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-11/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-details-when-how-to-watch/101427046). And the power to set government policy is becoming increasingly disconnected from public opinion. Forecasters predicted up to 25 inches (about 63 centimeters) of rain. Six Republican nominees for governor and the Senate would not commit to [funeral is today at Westminster Abbey](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/15/world/europe/queen-elizabeth-funeral.html?name=styln-queen-elizabeth®ion=TOP_BANNER&block=storyline_menu_recirc&action=click&pgtype=Article&variant=show&is_new=false). “But it really feels like New York is, you know, sort of done with its PTSD in a lot of ways.” Typhoon Nanmadol brought torrential rain and the risk of destructive landslides to Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island. [on its website](https://www.bbc.co.uk), where it will be available to watchers from around the world. London time (6 p.m.

London (AP) -- Here is the order of service for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, which will take place at 11 a.m. BST (6 a.m. EDT, ...

The Fanfare Team of the Household Division Bands is conducted by Lieutenant Colonel David Barringer MBE, Commanding Officer, Household Division Bands. The service is conducted by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster. London (AP) -- Here is the order of service for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, which will take place at 11 a.m.

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth will be held at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday when world leaders will join King Charles and the British royal ...

Two minutes' silence will then be observed across the United Kingdom. The piece, "Like as the Hart", is a setting of Psalm 42 to music. The hymn was also sung at the queen's wedding in 1947. The five Sentences - lines of scripture set to music - have been used at every state funeral since the early 18th century. - The Archbishop of Canterbury will give the commendation and the Dean of Westminster will pronounce the blessing. - The funeral will be led by the Dean of Westminster David Hoyle, and the sermon will be given by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

The funeral service will be steeped in royal tradition and “pay tribute to The Queen's remarkable reign and lifetime of service as Head of State, Nation and ...

Meanwhile, the Dean will read Revelation 21, verses 1-7, which were read at the funerals of the Queen’s grandparents King George V and Queen Mary in 1936 and 1953. The service will also feature several nods to the the Queen’s family, with the choir singing “The Russian Contakion of the Departed,” which was also sung during Prince Philip’s funeral at St. Prayers will be said by the Rector of Sandringham, the Minister of Crathie Kirk, where the family worship when they are in residence at Balmoral, and the Chaplain of the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park. Some of the musical selections for the committal service were composed by William Henry Harris, a former organist of St. “Like as the hart” is a setting of Psalm 42 by the Master of the King’s Music, Judith Weir, which will be sung unaccompanied. The Queen’s great-grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte will form part of the royal family procession behind the Queen’s coffin as it is carried into Westminster Abbey.

Royal Navy sailors will use ropes to pull the queen's lead-lined coffin mounted on a gun carriage from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Their comrades in ...

There will also be 200 Royal Air Force musicians. Their comrades in a team of 142 sailors will walk alongside to act as a brake if necessary. In front of them will come the pipers and drummers of the Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas brigade made up of soldiers from Nepal that is part of the armed forces. While members of the royal family led by the new King Charles III will follow the casket, following them will be members of the queen's royal household, including the most senior officer of the royal household, the lord chamberlain. Some detachments from other regiments in Britain and from the armed forces of the Commonwealth, a group of countries headed by the British monarch, will rejoin the funeral procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner near Buckingham Palace. Eight soldiers from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards will have the task of carrying the queen's coffin from Westminster Hall to the gun carriage outside, and then into Westminster Abbey.

Well-wishers view floral tributes left at the top of the Long Walk, outside Windsor Castle on Sept 17, 2022. PHOTO: AFP. Updated. Published. 1 hour ago.

From there, it will be placed on a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle in west London for a service at St George's Chapel. Goodbye dear grannie, it has been the honour of our lives to have been your granddaughters and we're so very proud of you," grandchildren Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie said. "Over the last 10 days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," King Charles, Elizabeth's son and the new king, said in a statement. The 40th sovereign in a line that traces its lineage back to 1066, Queen Elizabeth came to the throne in 1952, Britain's first post-imperial monarch. is saying a lot about this iconic figure," historian Anthony Seldon told Reuters. "You were fortunate to have had her for 70 years," Mr Biden said.

The BBC credits Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 as the "event that did more than any other to make television a mainstream medium."

Thompson agreed: "I don't think the funeral will be the last great global event of the television era," he said. This helped reenforce the Brits in their view that TV should continue to be government sponsored and paid for by taxes on the TV set and turned them away from considering the commercial model for TV like ours." "I don't think the Queen's send off will mark the medium's swan song," Doherty said. The identity and positioning of the monarchy is a lot different than it was less than a decade after the Second World War, and the menu of things to which people could pay attention was a lot, lot smaller then." That had a profound effect on the way TV developed in Britain versus America, according to Doherty. Robert Thompson, a professor of media and popular culture at Syracuse University thinks the time difference is enough to affect Monday's audience size. During the queen's inauguration in 1953, Americans could only get full coverage on a delayed basis. Its coverage will include the funeral and committal services. and the glue for postwar British culture," said Thomas Doherty, a media and cultural historian at Brandeis University. Audience predictions for the US are a more complicated matter thanks in part to the time difference of five hours between the UK and America's Eastern Time Zone. Now, the divide between social media and television in the immediate wake of the queen's death has highlighted the way new media are changing the culture. The social media narrative challenged and perhaps even altered the one initially featured on TV.

The eyes of the world are on London as a nation bids farewell to its longest-reigning monarch. Here's what you need to know.

In a sign of normal life returning, ITV will later this week begin showing commercials between shows for the first time since the queen’s death. The latter group were chosen for their service to the community, and recognized in the queen’s birthday honors list. Due to arrive in Windsor a little after 3 p.m., the hearse will then journey through the town ahead of the televised committal service. Also notable by his absence is Vladimir Putin, or indeed any rep from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. The funeral itself draws to a close — but there’s more to come. time Monday, the queen’s lying-in-state officially comes to an end, bringing to a close what has been an unprecedented show of affection for the monarchy from members of the British public — encapsulated, of course, by that epic queue. inside St George’s Chapel and will be conducted by the dean of Windsor, with some 800 guests in attendance. As world leaders gather in London for the monarch’s state funeral Monday, much of the country will grind to a halt. At 10.44 a.m., the queen’s coffin is loaded onto a gun carriage for the procession to nearby Westminster Abbey. Expect an understated affair (by royal standards, at least) in keeping with the queen’s wishes. since the death of wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1965, and truly the end of an era — so no detail has been left to chance. Even for a nation of queuers, Brits outdid themselves, lining up for miles to file past the late monarch’s coffin as it lay under the centuries-old hammer-beam roof of Westminster Hall.

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.

The queen's Monday services will include 96 bells tolled at Westminster Abbey — one for every year of her life.

Other musical selections include the anthem “My soul, there is a country,” which the palace described as “an anthem of great hope.” Markham said the queen would have been the one to choose it. Toward the end of the funeral, the last post will play. “There’s the mantra the monarchy never dies,” he said. The choir will sing a specially commissioned piece called “Like as the Hart,” composed by Master of the King’s Music Judith Weir. After the reading from Truss will come the hymn “The Lord’s my shepherd,” which was sung during the 1947 wedding of then-Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Later, the congregation will sing the national anthem, “God Save the King.” Her [funeral](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/10/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-details/)is expected to [attract hundreds of world leaders](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/13/queen-elizabeth-funeral-security-politicians/)to [London](https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/queen-elizabeth-funeral-travel/)on Sept. As the queen’s coffin is carried into the abbey, the choir of Westminster Abbey will sing the Sentences — lines of Scripture set to music that have been used at every British state funeral since the 18th century. Before the funeral, the Westminster Abbey tenor bell will toll once a minute for 96 minutes, with each toll representing a year of Elizabeth’s life. “With thanksgiving we praise God for her constant example of Christian faith and devotion. George’s Chapel in Windsor](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2022/where-will-the-queen-be-buried/). Her funeral will be [the biggest security operation in Britain since World War II](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/16/funeral-security-queen-elizabeth/).

LONDON - Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth in London on Monday for one of the biggest ...

He is also among the leaders allowed to use their own transport, British officials said. Spain's King Felipe VI will be there with his wife Queen Letizia. The visit marks a departure from Japanese tradition, which rarely sees the emperor attend funerals. Leaders will also come from other states in the 56-nation Commonwealth, of which Queen Elizabeth was the symbolic figurehead. Other heads of state at the funeral will include Presidents Sergio Mattarella of Italy, Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, Isaac Herzog of Israel and Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea. LONDON - Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth in London on Monday for one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings in decades.

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 coffin will be followed by King Charles III and members of the royal family. The procession will arrive at the West Gate of Westminster Abbey at 10.52am.

- At 7.30pm a private burial service will be attended by the family. The Lord Chamberlain will "break" his Wand of Office and place it on the coffin. - The route will be lined by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Both the Sebastopol Bell and the Curfew Tower Bell will be tolled. Prayers will be led by the clergymen at churches near to her different homes. As it departs, the parade will give a royal salute and the national anthem will be played. - The procession will be led by Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas and the Royal Air Force numbering 200 musicians. - At 12.15pm, a procession including the king and some members of the royal family will set off for Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. - At 3.10pm a procession in Windsor will begin. - The committal service will begin at 4pm, conducted by the Dean of Windsor. The Dean will pronounce the blessing. Big Ben will toll throughout the procession.

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday in London. Here's how you can watch it live on TV.

Sky News will also provide live coverage throughout the day, available free of charge on Sky News, the Sky News App, YouTube and Freeview. Tune in to CNN or CNN International to watch live coverage of the Queen’s state funeral from 5 a.m. Australia’s public broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corp., is scheduled to broadcast the funeral live from 8 p.m. In the UK, the event will be broadcast on BBC television and available to stream on BBC iPlayer, with updates across BBC Radio and on the website. While the full guest list has not yet been announced, US President Joe Biden said he plans to attend the funeral. From there, it will travel to Windsor. CNN’s special coverage will also stream live on CNN.com’s homepages and across mobile devices via CNN’s apps for iOS and Android. [King Charles III](https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/10/uk/king-charles-proclamation-intl/index.html) gave the order for a public holiday across the United Kingdom on September 19, after he was formally confirmed as the new King on September 10. CBC News in Canada will offer live coverage on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBCNews.ca and the CBC News and Listen apps. The coffin will then travel in procession once more to Westminster Abbey for the state funeral, which is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Once in Windsor, the hearse will travel to St. local time (6 a.m.

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.

Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday (19 September) -- one of the ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will attend — their first overseas trip since assuming the throne in 2019. Spain’s King Felipe VI will be there with his wife Queen Letizia. Leaders will also come from other states in the 56-nation Commonwealth, of which Queen Elizabeth was the symbolic figurehead. Numerous leaders will come from countries where Queen Elizabeth was the head of state. Other heads of state at the funeral will include Presidents Sergio Mattarella of Italy, Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, Isaac Herzog of Israel and Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea. Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday (19 September) — one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings in decades.

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This will conclude with the crown, orb and sceptre - symbols of the monarch’s power and governance – being removed from the coffin and placed on the altar. Goodbye dear grannie, it has been the honour of our lives to have been your granddaughters and we’re so very proud of you,” grandchildren Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie said. From there, it will be placed on a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle, west of London, for a service at St. She was what we always needed in a time of crisis,” he said.] Among those walking behind the casket was her great-grandson and future king, 9-year-old Prince George. We just felt we had to be here. “We’re so happy you’re back with Grandpa. “People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. She oversaw her nation trying to carve out a new place in the world, and she was instrumental in the emergence of the Commonwealth of Nations, now a grouping comprising 56 countries. Some wore smart black suits and dresses. Leaders of loving service are still rarer. A woman with dyed green hair stood next to a man in morning suit as they waited for the procession to begin.

A congregation of around 500 kings and queens, prime ministers and presidents have arrived in London over the weekend to pay their respects to the late ...

Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Hundreds of global dignitaries are gathered in London Monday to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, marking a level of ceremony unseen in the U.K. [The stream is slated to start at 6 a.m.

Leaders and royalty gathered in London on Monday to mourn Queen Elizabeth amid scenes of matchless pageantry, a fitting end for Britain's longest-serving ...

This will conclude with the crown, orb and sceptre - symbols of the monarch's power and governance - being removed from the coffin and placed on the altar. Towards the end of the service, the church and much of the nation fell silent for two minutes. From there, it will be placed on a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle, west of London, for a service at St. The queen's piper brought the service to an end with a lament that faded to silence. "People of loving service are rare in any walk of life," Welby said during the funeral. "Leaders of loving service are still rarer. She met major figures from politics to entertainment and sport including Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II, the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Pele and Roger Federer. I saw the queen as my second mum, England as my second home." National mourning was observed in Brazil, Jordan and Cuba, countries with which she had little direct link. "I'm from the Philippines, we don't have this, we don't have royal families. Inside the abbey, lines of scripture were set to music that has been used at every state funeral since the early 18th century. I love how the British do this," he said.

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LONDON: King Charles and other senior British royals followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin into Westminster Abbey on Monday (Sep 19), joining world leaders and ...

Towards the end of the service, the church and much of the nation fell silent for two minutes. From there, it will be placed on a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle, west of London, for a service at St George's Chapel. The queen's piper brought the service to an end with a lament that faded to silence. "People of loving service are rare in any walk of life," Welby said during the funeral. "Leaders of loving service are still rarer. I saw the queen as my second mum, England as my second home." She met major figures from politics to entertainment and sport including Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II, the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Pele and Roger Federer. National mourning was observed in Brazil, Jordan and Cuba, countries with which she had little direct link. "I'm from the Philippines, we don't have this, we don't have royal families. Among those walking behind the casket was her great-grandson and future king, nine-year-old Prince George. I love how the British do this," he said. A bell tolled and bagpipes skirled.

King Charles III and senior members of the royal family escorted the coffin of Britain's longest-reigning monarch to Westminster Abbey, where world leaders ...

This time, it will be joined by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Royal Ulster Constabulary from Northern Ireland, and the publicly funded and cherished National Health Service. From Westminster Hall, it was taken in a procession to Westminster Abbey, just across Parliament Square, for the state funeral. The Reveille bugle call, the British national anthem and a lament played by the queen's piper ends the ceremony at noon. George's Chapel alongside Philip, whose body has been placed in the chapel's royal vault since his death last year. They placed it on a Royal Navy gun carriage, which was removed from active military service in 1901 to be used for the funeral of Queen Victoria. and then to the United Kingdom for the past 25 years. The square is lined with soldiers from different companies and squadrons. The funeral began at 11 a.m. Some 4,000 military personnel were mustered to parade on the streets of London and Windsor. (5:35 a.m. I moved from the Middle East to the U.S. At 6:30 a.m.

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.

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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It is the final resting place too of her father and mother. All were given to the monarch at the time of her coronation. capital and passing the famous Buckingham Palace balcony from which the queen greeted the nation many times during her long life. The U.K.’s national anthem, its words now altered to God Save The King, then rang out from the abbey. Prime Minister Liz Truss — appointed by the queen just two days before the monarch’s death — read biblical verses from Corinthians and John respectively. And he said of the queen: “People of loving service are rare in any walk of life.

Queen Elizabeth II has begun the journey to her final resting place at Windsor after a momentous state funeral at Westminster Abbey, attended by world ...

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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.

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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.

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.

Congregants from across the world came not to show off but to submit themselves to the late monarch.

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Towards the end of the service, the church and much of the nation fell silent for two minutes. "I've sang God Save the Queen all my life," said John Ellis, 56, an army veteran who had travelled to Windsor. "People of loving service are rare in any walk of life," Welby said during the funeral. The tenor bell of the Abbey tolled 96 times. [died on Sep 8 at Balmoral Castle](//www.channelnewsasia.com/world/queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-aged-96-2927711), her summer home in the Scottish highlands. Outside, crowds joined in and broke into applause when the anthem was over. National mourning was observed in Brazil, Jordan and Cuba, countries with which she had little direct link. Music that played at the queen's wedding in 1947 and her coronation six years later again rang out. "Leaders of loving service are still rarer. She met major figures from politics, entertainment and sport including Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II, the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Pele and Roger Federer. It was good to say one last goodbye to our neighbour." Amid formality and careful choreography, there were moments of raw emotion.

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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Thousands of people from all walks of life waited in queues for hours to pay their respects to the Queen inside Westminster Hall. The Queen’s coffin was flown from Edinburgh, Scotland, to London, England, on the same day. During this period, the Queen oversaw unprecedented changes in everything — from politics to society. Her coffin was placed on the state gun carriage, which was also used in the funeral of her father, King George VI, 70 years ago. Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland on 8 September. Reigning monarchs of other countries, too, arrived for the Queen’s state funeral.

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"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.

But the royal family remains in mourning for another week. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In loving memory of Her Majesty The Queen." commentator Jonathan Freedland wrote in The Guardian newspaper. "The last 10 days have been a holiday from the usual political polarisation: admiration for the Queen was one of the few things most people could agree on," he said. The quotation is from the tragic conclusion of Shakespeare's play Hamlet and was said by King Charles in his first national broadcast as king the day after his mother died. Around a quarter of a million people queued round the clock to view the Queen's coffin as it lay in state in the days leading up to the funeral, the government said. En route to New York, Ms Truss praised the "huge outpouring of love and affection" shown towards the late monarch, as well as the "huge amount of warmth towards" her successor, King Charles III.

King Charles led other royals in a sombre procession behind his mother's coffin to its final resting place.

The Lord Chamberlain, former MI5 chief Lord Parker, also "broke" his wand of office and placed it on the coffin. Her funeral heard Psalm 23 - The Lord Is My Shepherd, which was sung at her wedding. Europe's royal families were strongly represented - with kings and queens from Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Belgium and The Netherlands. Leaders of loving service are still rarer. Charles R." The snapping of the staff signals the end of his service to the sovereign as her most senior official in the Royal Household. Among the personal touches at the ceremony was a handwritten message from the King, which was placed on top of the coffin in King Charles III walked alongside his siblings, Princess Anne and Princes Andrew and Edward. Some of the youngest members of the family were in attendance at the abbey - the Queen's great-grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte, aged nine and seven, sat with their parents the Prince and Princess of Wales. As the funeral procession entered the abbey, world leaders, politicians and foreign royalty stood as her coffin was carried up the aisle to be placed on a catafalque, draped in the royal standard with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre on top. Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets as the coffin was taken to Windsor where she was laid to rest. Then, in a spectacle not seen for generations, her coffin - on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy, drawn by 142 sailors - was taken in a solemn procession to Westminster Abbey.