Queen funeral

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.

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.

Britain is getting ready to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II in what is anticipated to be among the largest state funerals in the country's history.

“The commemorative ceremony we are preparing will be dignified and warm, just like Her Majesty the Queen. The Appleby College String Ensemble and Christ Church Cathedral organists will perform preludes and postludes. The Sebastopol Bell and the Curfew Tower Bell will also be tolled. ET, the procession will halt at the bottom of the West Steps of St. It will pass the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument and the National War Memorial, while following a ceremonial route along Wellington St. The CAF Central Band, supported by the Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums and the Governor General Foot Guards Band, 17 honorary pallbearers and a flag bearer. A private burial service, attended by the family, will take place at 2:30 p.m. A total of 800 people are set to be in attendance, including members of the queen’s household and Windsor estate staff. The commendation occurs before Garter King of Arms pronounces the queen’s styles and titles. ET and will arrive at Wellington Arch at 8 a.m. [A peek inside the history of Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth lies in state](https://globalnews.ca/news/9131995/queen-elizabeth-funeral-westminster-hall/) [Elizabeth died on Sept. The procession is scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m.

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, will take place on Sunday at Westminster Abbey in London.

In communion with all the blessed saints, and aided by the angels and archangels and all the armies of the heavenly host, may thy portion this day be in peace, and thy dwelling in the heavenly Jerusalem. Inspire those in authority, that they may promote justice and the common good; give to all its citizens the spirit of mutual honour and respect; and grant to us all grace to strive for the establishment of righteousness and peace; for the honour of thy name. The coming-of-age ode to cinema was announced as the winner during a TIFF awards breakfast capping off 10 days of in-person filmgoing and festivities. The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. Go forth, O Christian soul, from this world, in the name of God the Father almighty, who created thee; in the name of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who suffered for thee; in the name of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out upon thee and anointed thee. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. Grant to its citizens grace to work together with honest and faithful hearts, each caring for the good of all; that, seeking first thy kingdom and its righteousness, they may possess all things needful for their daily sustenance and the common good; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. With gratitude we remember her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. Henry Purcell (1659–95) The Book of Common Prayer 1549 Organist of Westminster Abbey 1679–95 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. All stand as the Procession of the Coffin enters the Abbey.

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. "I feel so privileged to be a local resident of Windsor," she said. 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. "Queen Elizabeth lived her life for the people," Jill Biden wrote in a book for spouses and ambassadors. In Windsor, where the Queen will be laid to rest on Monday after her funeral at Westminster Abbey, rain began to fall as the crowd fell silent for the moment of reflection. As the dignitaries poured in, the clock was ticking down for those seeking a place in the longest queue many have ever seen to file past the Queen's coffin. The British government has been among the strongest supporters of Ukraine since it was invaded by Russia in February. Lauren Wilson, a 36-year-old student, was in the much shorter queue for people with mobility issues. Biden then signed the official condolence book and attended a reception Sunday at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles III. ET on Monday on CBC TV, CBC News Network, [CBC Gem](https://gem.cbc.ca/), [CBCNews.ca](http://cbcnews.ca/)and the CBC News app. CBC News Network will rebroadcast the funeral at 7 p.m.

London's Metropolitan Police said it will have 10000 officers on the streets in what the Met has called the biggest security operation in its history.

And I hope that Charles is open to playing that role,” Mr. “And I do hope that people can park their privilege a little bit in this particular case.” The next year, he said then-Prince Charles tracked him down to tell him that his singing was now part of “royal folklore.” “It’s a good way to take the people around in buses.” He first met her more than 50 years ago when he was a young member of Parliament and a cabinet minister. “It’s not the first time, it’s used many times,” he told reporters in London. Britain has been in a period of mourning since the Queen died on Sept. “The ability she had to reassure and inspire and ground anyone she interacted with is something that is always remarkable no matter how many times I’d seen her,” Mr. “Her ability to focus entirely on you, the person she was talking to, and make it an extraordinarily memorable moment was unparalleled.” Trudeau told a news conference on Sunday in London that the gathering was a historic occasion filled with solemnity, reflection and also remarkable moments of unity and even joy. He said his meetings with the Queen over more than four decades stood out to him because of her generosity and grace. On Monday morning, the coffin will be carried on a gun carriage to Westminster Abbey with King Charles III and other members of the Royal Family walking behind.

David Edwards, the Anglican bishop of Fredericton, says his mother was born the same year as Queen Elizabeth and died about five months before her, linking ...

He expects to experience a mix of sadness and gratitude for her life. The professor said he will watch the ceremony. She was the Canadian queen, but the pomp and circumstance will be United Kingdom-themed, which has very little reflection on Canada." The poll from Leger and the Association of Canadian Studies found that 77 per cent of respondents said they felt no attachment to the British monarchy. "I just don't feel strongly connected to it," he said. It's a sad day," he said.

Members of the Royal Family stood guard in front of the late Queen's coffin at Westminster 03:01. CTV National News: Vigil at Westminster Hall.

set aside other work and put in 14-hour days starting at 7:30 a.m. On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed levying such a tax on the energy sector and redirecting funds to households and businesses struggling with high inflation. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, surpassed expectations and earned US$19 million in ticket sales, according to estimates from Sony on Sunday. The coming-of-age ode to cinema was announced as the winner during a TIFF awards breakfast capping off 10 days of in-person filmgoing and festivities. But a tech hearing in the U.S. had already been under a state health department boil-water notice for a month when torrential rain fell in August, flooding the Pearl River and overwhelming the treatment system. -- 5: Miles (8 kilometres) of people lining up to file past the Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall. Around 250 extra rail services will run to move people in and out of the city. -- 1,650: At least that number of military personnel will be involved in the pomp-filled procession of the Queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch after her funeral. President Joe Biden to members of the British public who helped battle the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 at her summer retreat in Scotland of the only monarch most Britons have ever known. Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world.

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)

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.

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/).

Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of ...

— 5: Miles (8 kilometres) of people lining up to file past the queen's coffin in Westminster Hall. — 1,650: At least that number of military personnel will be involved in the pomp-filled procession of the queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch after her funeral. Around 250 extra rail services will run to move people in and out of the city. 8 at her summer retreat in Scotland of the only monarch most Britons have ever known. LONDON (AP) — Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world. — 5,949: Military personnel deployed throughout the meticulously choreographed operation that began with the queen's death on Sept.

A day before the annual high-level session of the U.N. General Assembly will begin in New York City, hundreds of world leaders are gathering in London for ...

[strut on the world stage](https://apnews.com/1c772a1955b1d514552320564a117043) in the last weeks of a deeply divisive and heated election campaign. On Sunday, Bolsonaro addressed local supporters from [a balcony in Mayfair](https://twitter.com/tomphillipsin/status/1571467653818056705) about the evils of abortion and “gender ideology.” Domestic politics will also shadow his use of the bully pulpit in New York later in the week. The right-wing Daily Mail [scoffed at Antigua and Barbuda’s “rebellious” Prime Minister](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11224035/King-Charles-host-world-leaders-royals-Buckingham-Palace-two-minutes-silence.html) Gaston Browne, who shook hands with the king in Buckingham Palace days after reviving plans for a referendum to decide whether to convert his nation into a republic. The world’s preeminent international organization did its part honoring the queen as well with a day of speeches and remembrance at a General Assembly session last Thursday. are flooding to London gives the new prime minister ample time for soft diplomacy, those quiet conversations before and after the funeral, which will help her achieve her objective — if it is achievable — of ‘global Britain,’” Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan [roiled the British tabloids](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/19842326/president-armenia-selfie-queens-coffin/) when he was seen posing for a photo taken by one of his associates in front of the queen’s coffin. [opted not to attend](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62948145) amid a backlash from activists over the royal’s checkered human rights record. Many of the world leaders gathering in London The throngs of VIPs are creating all sorts of headaches for palace protocol staffers and those at the U.K. In a redux of a bygone age, Buckingham Palace was at the apex of global power — if just for a day. Foreign Office fielding requests from the delegations of nearly 500 visiting foreign dignitaries. The world hasn’t witnessed a commemoration of this scale likely since December 2013, when tens of thousands of people packed a stadium in Johannesburg to celebrate the life and legacy of anti-apartheid hero and former South African president Nelson Mandela.

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

Her Royal Majesty will be buried at St. George's Chapel inside Windsor Castle Monday, alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died in April 2021, and her ...

[died](https://tvline.com/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-dies-dead-royal-family-monarch-obituary/) on Sept. Her Royal Majesty will be buried at St. Her funeral, held at Westminster Abbey, is set to commence at approximately 6 am ET.

US President Joe Biden will join a long slate of world leaders on Monday for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral inside London's Westminster Abbey, ...

During their brief visit to London, the President and first lady Jill Biden [interview](https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/18/uk/queen-elizabeth-funeral-security-plans-gbr-intl/index.html) Plans for the Queen's funeral have been in place for years, allowing American advisers greater insight into precisely what will happen over the coming days as they make security arrangements. George's Chapel, within the grounds of Windsor Castle, where her coffin will be lowered into the Royal Vault below the chapel. were sent over the weekend to the heads of state of countries with whom the United Kingdom has diplomatic relations. ET) will play a Reveille, the National Anthem and a Lament.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, will be laid to rest at Windsor Castle on Monday following a funeral service at London's Westminster ...

ET. ET on Monday on CBC TV, CBC News Network, [ CBC Gem](https://gem.cbc.ca/), [ CBCNews.ca](http://cbcnews.ca/) and the CBC News app. Live coverage of the funeral begins at 5 a.m. ET, with the service itself beginning at 6 a.m. Mary Simon, and will include a number of their predecessors and Indigenous leaders. [Canada's delegation](http://cbc.ca/1.6584284) will be led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov.

Posted Sep 18, 2022, 7:28PM MDT. It's been 10 days since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and mourners from across the world will be tuning in to watch the ...

Thousands of members of the armed forces from the UK and abroad are preparing to take part in the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II - one of the grandest ...

The carriage was last seen in 1979 for the funeral of Prince Philip's uncle, Lord Mountbatten, and was used for the Queen's father, George VI, in 1952. But the main focus will be the second, the journey through central London after her funeral, when the cortege, led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will be made up of seven groups, each with its own band. They'll be taking part in the processions, lining the route, providing guards of honour or undertaking other ceremonial duties.

— 2,000: Dignitaries and guests in Westminster Abbey for the the state funeral, ranging from King Charles III and other royals to world leaders including U.S. ...

— 1,650: At least that number of military personnel will be involved in the pomp-filled procession of the queen’s coffin from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch after her funeral. Around 250 extra rail services will run to move people in and out of the city. The number of people who viewed the coffin over four days is not yet known. — 5,949: Military personnel deployed throughout the meticulously choreographed operation that began with the queen’s death on Sept. 8 at her summer retreat in Scotland of the only monarch most Britons have ever known: Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world.

The royal family will be joined by 2,000 dignitaries for the state funeral at Westminster Abbey, with huge crowds expected to line the streets of London outside ...

“I just wanted to pay my respects, and I knew there would be a lot of people who felt the same.” Many world leaders and other dignitaries are in London to attend the proceedings. At least 3,000 officers have been drafted from forces outside the capital to bolster the operation. The line was open around the clock until it reached capacity on Friday, the river of humanity stretching five miles from central to south-east London. Mourners were united n the need to bear witness to the country’s longest-reigning monarch and express their admiration for a woman many saw as the nation’s grandmother. ET), amid final preparations for the queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey. "Our hearts go out to the Royal Family — King Charles and all the family. ET) through a central London route lined by crowds in a country that has come to a near-standstill for the event. All lines between London Paddington and Slough are blocked due to damage to overhead line equipment, the Great Western Railway announced. They arrived at the service in a private car. - The queen's grand state funeral will begin at around 11 a.m. Britain is now ready to lay to rest its longest serving monarch, [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.nbcnews.com/british-royals), marking the end of an era-defining reign.

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 day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be marked by processions, pipers and precision timing. Here's the schedule, according to Buckingham Palace.

Britain is bidding farewell to Queen Elizabeth II with a state funeral steeped in tradition on Monday.

George's Chapel, within the grounds of Windsor Castle. [The Queen,](http://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/europe/gallery/queen-elizabeth-ii/index.html) the UK's longest-reigning monarch, died September 8 after a rule spanning seven decades. [state funeral steeped in tradition](https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/19/uk/queen-elizabeth-funeral-gbr-intl/index.html) on Monday.

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.

Britain and the world are laying Queen Elizabeth II to rest on Monday at a state funeral that will draw presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers ...

In Windsor, rain began to fall as the crowd fell silent for the moment of reflection. On the evening before, Charles issued a message of thanks to people in the U.K. There, it will be placed in a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle — where Elizabeth spent much of her time — for another procession before a committal service in St. It drew to a close with two minutes of silence observed across the United Kingdom. Many had waited for hours in line, including through cold nights, to attend the lying in state in an outpouring of collective grief and respect. She has done so much for us and just a little thank you really from the people,” said Tracy Dobson, who was among the last to join the line.

6:07 a.m ET (updated) The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is underway at Westminster Abbey, where 2,000 mourners are gathered to say goodbye to Britain's longest- ...

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Following 10 days of national mourning for Britain's longest-reigning monarch, a state funeral is being held for Queen Elizabeth II today, before a hearse ...

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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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Elizabeth, who died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, sat on the British throne for 70 years. Her son, King Charles III, is now head of state not only for the United ...

The Royal Standard is flown when The King is in residence in one of the Royal Palaces. “For 70 years, she was there for Canada and the Commonwealth. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, where the queen will be laid to rest in the royal vault. Soldiers from the Grenadier Guards await the arrival of the queen's coffin and the start of the committal service at St. The hearse transporting the queen's coffin has arrived in Windsor, and will now make its way towards St. Her son, King Charles III, is now head of state not only for the United Kingdom and Canada, but 13 other nations as well.

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 ...

The number of people killed on U.S. The late Queen Elizabeth II was a master of symbolic dressing, using clothes, colours, hats and jewels to communicate with subjects and conduct soft diplomacy. The coming-of-age ode to cinema was announced as the winner during a TIFF awards breakfast capping off 10 days of in-person filmgoing and festivities. President Biden says 'the pandemic is over' even as death toll, costs mount](https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/u-s-president-biden-says-the-pandemic-is-over-even-as-death-toll-costs-mount-1.6074014) But, as the nation gathers for her funeral on Monday, they will witness a lesser-known fixture of the Queen's life: her piper. aircraft carrier to visit South Korea amid North Korean threats](https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/u-s-aircraft-carrier-to-visit-south-korea-amid-north-korean-threats-1.6074119) The trial comes more than a year after the senior military officer was abruptly removed as head of the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine campaign in May 2021. A wreath also sat on top of the coffin, which Buckingham Palace says has significant meaning. It's like a big family because everyone feels that … the queen was part of their family," she said. In Windsor, rain began to fall as the crowd fell silent for the moment of reflection. On the evening before the funeral, Charles issued a message of thanks to people in the U.K. Many had waited for hours in line, including through cold nights, to attend the lying in state in an outpouring of collective grief and respect.

Mourners assembled outside Westminster Abbey stood in respectful silence on Monday as Queen Elizabeth's coffin was carried out of the historic church at the ...

On the evening before the funeral, Charles issued a message of thanks to people in the U.K. the queen was part of their family,” she said. More people lined the route the hearse took from the capital to Windsor Castle, and many threw flowers at the convoy as it passed, with some resting on top of the vehicle. They jammed the sidewalks to watch the coffin wend its way through the streets of the capital after the service. to stake out 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.

Canadians rose early on Monday to watch Queen Elizabeth's state funeral service in groups or alone at home, saying they felt a sense of history occurring ...

"I'm grateful to be here ... ET, and concluded about an hour later as the casket processed through the streets of London. "I also felt how strange it must be for the Royal Family to be in the spotlight while they're grieving." About 6,000 kilometres to the west, in Yellowknife, Marie York-Condon arose at 4 a.m. "All you could hear was the birds chirping ... 16, 2022.;For some Canadians, Queen Elizabeth's funeral today will evoke a range of emotions while for others it is a distant event that they are likely to miss.

Queen Elizabeth II was a master of symbolic dressing, using clothes and accessories to communicate with subjects and conduct soft diplomacy.

The Crown Prince of Bahrain arrived in a thobe and ghitraa, the ankle-length robe and headdress widely worn by men in the Gulf nation. Wearing an elegant cape dress, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, followed suit in a pair of earrings gifted to her by the Queen in 2018. Catherine, Princess of Wales wore a pair of drop earrings made from pearls given to the Queen and Prince Philip for their marriage in 1947, as well as the Four Row Japanese Pearl Choker from the Queen's personal jewelry collection (an item previously worn by the late Princess Diana). The 7-year-old wore a horseshoe pendant on her coat, too, in what may have been a nod to her great-grandmother's love of horses. His son William, the newly appointed Prince of Wales, wore a Royal Air Force uniform, while Prince Edward and Princess Anne also assumed the uniforms of their respective ranks. French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte, opted for pillbox-style hat with small black veil detailing at the front; Jill Biden's was more minimal, with a thin headband-like design culminating in a delicate bow.