Queen Elizabeth II Funeral Highlights: Queen Laid To Rest At Windsor Castle Alongside Husband, Sister And Parents
Queen Elizabeth II Last Rites Live: The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II took place at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19.
Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest at Windsor Castle alongside her husband, Prince Philip, her sister, Princess Margaret, and her parents, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and King George VI.
The hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived at St. George Chapel's in Windsor.
At around 3:08 pm BST (7:38 pm IST), Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, which was placed inside the state hearse, arrived at Windsor. The coffin will join a procession up the Long Walk to Windsor Castle.
King Charles III, and members of the royal family will join the procession before moving to St George's Chapel for the committal service.
The convoy with the hearse has arrived at Shaw Farm Gate in Albert Road, Windsor.
After Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at Wellington Arch, the bearer party lifted the coffin from the state gun carriage and placed it in the state horse before the car left for Windsor.
There was a royal salute, and the National anthem of the United Kingdom was played. Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is being taken to Windsor.
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is being carried on a gun carriage from Westminster Abbey for a last procession through the heart of London.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was carried out of the Great West Door through Westminster Abbey, news agency Reuters reports. The coffin will now be placed back on the State Gun Carriage. The carriage is ready for the procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has left Westminster Abbey, and is now being carried to St George's Chapel in Windsor. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are following the coffin.
The King and the Queen Consort are being followed by the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, and the Earl of Wessex.
Behind them are the Prince and Princess of Wales with their children, George and Charlotte, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Scores of guards paraded out into the Mall, a road in the city of Westminster, central London, attracting the attention of crowds who have been eager to take photos, The Guardian reports.
People lined along the procession route, next to police officers.
World leaders joined members of the public in the two-minute silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at her state funeral in London.
The service for Queen Elizabeth II has concluded after two-minute silence throughout the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will now be led in a procession through Central London, the Associated Press reports.
The Archibishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that "few leaders receive the outpouring of love we have seen" for Queen Elizabeth II, the Associated Press reports.
The leader of the Church of England also said that the Queen was "joyful, present to so many, touching a multitude of lives".
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, gave the second reading from the scripture of the Gospel of John, at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. The passage concerns Jesus Christ's promise to his followers of a place in heaven.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been carried to Westminster Abbey.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is underway at Westminster Abbey. As many as 2,000 mourners have gathered to bid adieu to Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II will be buried alongside her husband Prince Philip in the grounds of Windsor Castle in a private ceremony, news agency Reuters reports.
Britain's King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward have arrived at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II, news agency AFP reports.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been carried into Westminster Abbey for the state funeral.
As many as 2,000 guests, including world leaders, are attending Queen Elizabeth II's grand state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
In a video shared by news agency AFP, members of the Royal Family can be seen walking behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been carried into Westminster Abbey for the state funeral, news agency AFP reports.
The coffin was carried on a gun carriage to Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles III and other members of the Royal Family.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived at Westminster Abbey where her State Funeral will begin. The oak coffin covered in the Royal Standard flag with the Imperial State Crown on top was mounted on a gun chariot pulled by naval personnel from Westminster Hall. The grand state funeral is being attended by 2,000 guests including leaders from around the world.
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II commenced and her coffin is being taken from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for the state funeral.
Guests for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II started arriving at Westminster Abbey where the event is scheduled to take place. The Archbishop of Canterbury who will be giving the sermons during the ceremony welcomed the guests. The funeral will be attended by several monarchs and heads of nation.
The State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will start at 11 am local time (3:30 pm Indian Standard Time) at Westminster Abbey. The oak coffin, covered in the Royal Standard flag with the Imperial State Crown on top, will be placed on a gun carriage and pulled by naval personnel to Westminster Abbey for her funeral.
Dean of Westminster David Hoyle will lead the funeral. and the sermon will be given by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, according to the news agency Reuters. Before the service, Abbey's Tenor Bell will toll once a minute for 96 minutes - one toll for each year of the queen's life.
Later, the queen will be moved to Windsor Castle to her final resting place in St George’s Chapel, where she will be buried alongside her beloved parents, sister Princess Margaret and the Duke of Edinburgh.
After the funeral, the Sovereign's Piper of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will play the traditional lament "Sleep, Dearie, Sleep". The ceremony will conclude with the Last Post trumpet salute before the church and the nation will fall silent for two minutes.
The 5-days Lying-In-State ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II has formally ended at Westminster Hall and the doors have been closed to the public. Over tens of thousands of people waited in long queues to pay their final respect to the British Monarch ahead of her State Funeral.
Royalties from various countries paid their respect to Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on September 8 at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. Among the member of royal families that paid their respect to longest-serving monarch who Lies-in-State at Westminster Hall were Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, and Norway's King Harald V.
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest today following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey at 11 am local time. The event will have a live broadcast, becoming the first State Funeral in Britain to be televised. The last state funeral to be held in Britain was in 1965 for the country's wartime prime minister Winston Churchill.
People in London can witness the funeral procession as it travels from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle, while viewers across the world can watch a live stream of the event on various platforms, including prominent media channels.
The funeral procession will be televised on BBC One and BBC News and streamed on BBC iPlayer, with coverage commencing at 8 am BST. ITV will run live, uninterrupted coverage of the Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey on the day of the funeral. Broadcasting will begin from 6 am BST, with all five channels and ITV Hub being simulcast at the same time.
President of France, Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte reached Westminster Hall to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her State Funeral.
United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respect to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her State Funeral which will take place on September 19 at Westminster Abbey at 11 am local time. The State Funeral will be attended by heads on nations of various states and monarchs.
In a last official homage to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain held a minute's silence ahead of her state funeral.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in London on Sunday to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19 at 11 am local time, Buckingham Palace announced on September 10.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Friday (local time) will depart for the UK to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The latter breathed her last on September 9.
British Airways will scrap 100 flights from its London Heathrow base on Monday to reduce noise levels for Queen's Funeral, reported Bloomberg.
A host of royals from Europe and further afield have confirmed their attendance at the funeral of one of the world's longest-serving monarchs, reported AFP.
A queue of thousands stretches along the banks of London's River Thames, as members of the public wait to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II who is lying in state in Westminster Hall.
The state funeral of the longest-living British monarch, Elizabeth II, who passed away at her home in Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8 at the age of 96, will take place at Westminster Abbey on September 19.
The queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall from Wednesday until a few hours before her funeral on Monday
Queen Elizabeth's coffin, covered by the Royal Standard flag and with the Imperial State Crown is now lying in state in London's Westminster hall as thousands pay respect.
Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace on Wednesday for the final time as her coffin began its journey to Westminster Hall, where the late monarch will lie in state, as reported by AFP.
President Droupadi Murmu will visit London between September 17 and 19 to attend state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and will offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace in London, greeted by huge crowd of people and applause.
The Queen's coffin was moved from St Giles' Cathedral to Edinburgh airport Tuesday. Members of the public were able to pay their respects as the hearse drove along the route. The coffin was later taken to RAF Northolt by plane with Princess Anne and the Princess Royal. The coffin, afterwards, reached Buckingham Palace, where King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort, and other members of the Royal Family were waiting for it.
Britain's new King Charles III for the first time addresses lawmakers and peers from both House of Lords and the House of Commons
Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy, said UK's new King Charles III.
King Charles III speaks of the 'weight of history' and 'darling late mother' in his first Parliament address as British monarch.
The King said:
As I stand before you today, I cannot help but feel the weight of history that surrounds us, and which reminds us of the vital parliamentary traditions to which members of both houses dedicate yourselves with a such personal commitment to the betterment of us all.
Parliament is “the living and breathing instrument of our democracy” and a reminder of “medieval predecessors of the office to which I’ve been called”.
He added:
My Lords and members of the House of Commons, we gather today in remembrance of the remarkable span of the Queen’s dedicated service to her nations and peoples.
Her late Majesty “pledged herself to serve her country and her people and to maintain the precious principles of constitutional government which lie the heart of our nation”, he says.
She sets an example of selfless duty which, with God’s help and your counsel, I am resolved faithfully to follow.
Britain's new King Charles III for the first time addresses lawmakers and peers from both House of Lords and House of Commons.
King Charles III speaks of 'weight of history' and 'darling late mother' in his first Parliament address as British monarch.
Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy, says UK's new King Charles III.
Prince Harry on Monday paid tribute to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, calling her his "guiding compass" and vowing to "honour" his father in his new role as King Charles III, AFP reported.
Mourners will on Monday get the first opportunity to pay respects before the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, news agency AFP reported.
On Monday, King Charles III will fly to Edinburgh to join his siblings as Queen Elizabeth's coffin is carried in a mournful procession from one of her Scottish palaces to the city's ancient St. Giles church. The King will also attend a vigil at the chapel where the casket will be kept until it is taken to London on September 13.
Queen Elizabeth II Death LIVE: Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the British monarchy's residence in Scotland, as reported by AP.
Thousands of people are lined the path to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it makes its trip on Sunday from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to the late monarch's official Scottish seat of Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh, PTI reported.
The casket will remain in the Throne Room of Holyroodhouse until Monday afternoon, allowing the royal household to pay their respects to Britain's Queen, who died peacefully on Thursday evening at the age of 96 in Balmoral.
Buckingham Palace has revealed preparations for the State Funeral, which will be held in Westminster Abbey London on Monday, September 19 — a UK Bank Holiday. Prior to the funeral, the late king would lie-in-state for four days at Westminster Hall, which is part of the Houses of Parliament complex.
The corgi breed has become synonymous with Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign, serving as an enduring emblem of her legacy. She adored her beloved corgis, which joined her on holidays and important occasions at Buckingham Palace, as well as her honeymoon, and who appeared in official pictures and portraits. The corgis were fed gourmet dinners of rabbit, sirloin, and vegetables prepared by royal cooks, and the Queen even gave them their own stockings loaded with toys and doggie treats on Christmas.
The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey in London, according to the Associated Press.
As Britain's Prince William pondered on how the world had lost a "extraordinary leader," he said on Saturday that he knew the day would come when his "Grannie" Queen Elizabeth II would be no more, but that it would take some time for the truth to set in, PTI reported.
In his first Instagram comment as Prince of Wales and heir to the British monarchy, the 40-year-old said he will honour the late queen by supporting his father, the new monarch.
“I knew this day would come, but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real,” William said in his short statement.
“On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute… I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen's wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade,” he said.
India is observing one-day state mourning in memory if Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday. The National Flag was lowered half mast at many places to pay tribute to the Queen.
The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey on September 19. Before the State Funeral, the Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects, a statement issued by the Royal Family said.
In the next few days, Queen Elizabeth’s body will be brought from Balmoral, first to Edinburgh and then to London, where she will lie in state before a funeral at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III has declared that the day of his mother’s funeral will be a public holiday. The date of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral has not been announced, but it is expected to be around September 19.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has written to King Charles III to offer his congratulations on his accession to the throne. In his message, the Dalai Lama wrote, "I am confident that you will fulfil this great responsibility with kindness and affection, dedicated to the service of others."
After proclaimed as King, Charles III in his address said that he is 'deeply aware' of 'duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty'. The 73-year-old head of state told the Accession Council of senior political and religious advisers that he would strive to follow the "inspiring example" of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday aged 96.
King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in a historic televised ceremony held at St James's Palace in London.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida both plan to attend the burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, according to Japanese media, news agency Reuters reported.
Since ascending to the throne in May 2019, it would be Naruhito's first travel abroad. According to NTV, TBS, and other media outlets on Friday, citing government sources, Empress Masako has also indicated a desire to participate, and the Japanese government is organising their trip.
On Saturday, Charles III will be proclaimed king. Although the eldest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II automatically becomes king under the old common law rule soon after his mother's passing, he will be formally proclaimed the King at the historic Accession Council's convention on Saturday at 10 am UK time or 2:30 pm Indian Standard Time at St James's Palace in London. As the longest-reigning queen in British history, Queen Elizabeth passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. Her son will now be the next King.
King Charles III said his life will change as he takes up his new responsibilities as the monarch. He said that his son and heir, Prince William, succeeds him as the Duke of Cornwall, adding that he “counts on the loving help of my darling wife, Camilla”, who becomes his Queen Consort.
The King ended his public address with a personal note to his “darling Mama”.
King Charles III pledged to uphold the “constitutional principles at the heart of our nation” as the Queen did “with such unswerving devotion”. He said that the “affection, admiration and respect” the Queen inspired “became the hallmark of her reign”, adding, “As every member of my family can testify, she combined these qualities with warmth, humour and an unerring ability always to see the best in people.”
King Charles III, in his televised address to the nation as the monarch, pays tribute to his mother, Her Majesty, and described her as “an inspiration, an example to me and to all my family”. The King vowed 'lifelong service' in his first public address since ascending to the throne.
King Charles III held his first in-person audience with UK Prime Minister Liz Truss at Buckingham palace. Truss was pictured arriving at the palace for her first weekly meeting with the new monarch.
King Charles III arrives at Buckingham Palace for the first time as Britain's new monarch, reported news agency AP.
Royal gun salutes of 96 rounds to mark each year of the Queen's life was held in London, Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh, news agency Reuters reported.
UK Parliament is holding a special session to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, reports news agency AP. Church bells toll across United Kingdom as nation mourns the Queen's demise. King Charles III will address the country later. "Queen was one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known," said UK PM Liz Truss.
“At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening’s game. Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course,” a statement issued by Premier League read.
The King and Queen Consort have left Balmoral Castle and are on their way to Aberdeen airport from where they will fly back to London.
Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, on Friday condoled the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In a message to her son, King Charles III, posted on his website, the Dalai Lama expressed his condolences to the new monarch, the royal family, and the people of the United Kingdom.
"Your mother lived a meaningful life with dignity, grace, a strong sense of service and a warm heart, qualities we all should treasure," the Tibetan spiritual leader wrote, adding, "Her reign, as Britain's longest-serving monarch, represented celebration, inspiration and a reassuring sense of continuity for so many people alive today."
He also recalled seeing pictures of the late Queen's coronation in 1952 in magazines as a young boy in Tibet.
The King has declared that a period of official royal mourning will be observed from Friday and will last till seven days after the Queen’s state funeral.
Some Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II:
1. She became Queen at the age of 25 when her father, King George VI, died at the age of 56 after failing to recover from a lung operation.
2. She was the only person in Britain without a driver's licence and never required a passport for international travel. She travelled to over 120 countries on six continents, making her the most travelled monarch in history.
3. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were distant cousins. They were both Queen Victoria's great-great-grandchildren. They were married for more than 70 years until Philip died in 2021 at the age of 99.
4. Princess Elizabeth enlisted in the women's division of the British Army during World War II because she wanted to contribute to the war effort. She was the first female royal family member to serve in the military on a full-time, active basis. She received training as a military truck driver and mechanic before being elevated to the position of honorary Junior Commander.
5. The Queen celebrated two birthdays! Although it was publicly observed on the second Saturday in June, when it was warmer, her actual birthday was April 21st. This custom was established by Edward VII, the Queen's great-grandfather, who was born in the chilly month of November.
"Government of India has decided that there will be one day State Mourning on September 11 throughout India in the wake of demise of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II," the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
On Friday, Mumbai's famous dabbawalas expressed their condolences to the royal family and people around the world following Queen Elizabeth's death.
If the royal family follows tradition, Prince Harry and Meghan's children will be known as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, New York Times reported.
The children and grandchildren of the king get titles under laws set by King George V in 1917, but not the great-grandchildren. Archie and Lilibet should now be given the titles of prince and princess because they are the grandchildren of the new ruler, King Charles.
The monarchy is an essential element of British national identity, and the monarch's persona, symbols, and royal cypher are deeply entwined with the lives of her subjects.
The royal cypher, "EIIR," is inscribed on flags that fly on a large number of government buildings and facilities, including police stations all around the UK and Royal Navy ships in some cases. The "Queen's Colours" of blue, red, and gold are flown by the British military, and many flags have the gold initials "EIIR."
The Royal Standard, the quadrupled flag that represents two quarters for England and one for each of Scotland and Ireland, might also change, according to a story in The Guardian. The future king may choose to add a Wales representation as well.
The words "God save our gracious Queen" will be changed to "God save our gracious King," returning to the original phrase of UK's national anthem "God Save the King," which has been in use since at least the early 17th century. The current song, which has been performed since 1745, began with the lyrics "God save glorious George our king, Long live our noble monarch, God save the king."
Britain's new King, Charles, met UK's Prime Minister Liz Truss and will be addressing the country on Friday, news agency Reuters reported. It wil be his first speech since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away.
Queen Elizabeth visited India thrice — in 1961, 1983 and 1997. Her first visit, which came after nearly 15 years of India’s independence and eight years after her coronation, was the most talked about.
According to news agency AFP, Operation Unicorn pertains to special provisions if the Queen died when she was in Scotland. The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland and forms part of the royal coat of arms, along with the lion of England. Operation London Bridge was activated after the Queen's demise, including BBC presenters wearing black and channels switching to rolling news. READ MORE
The Union Jack flag at the British High Commission in Delhi flew at half-mast following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, tweeted: "Her Majesty lived a life of service, of constancy which inspired and continues to inspire deep respect and affection. On this sad day, I remember what She gave to my country and to so many people around the world."
Britain's new monarch King Charles III, will address the nation, said his spokesperson as tributes continue to pour in over the demise of his mother Queen Elizabeth.
Following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, her eldest son, will now automatically become King. Charles has been next in line to the throne for seven decades -- the longest wait in the history of the British monarchy. King Charles called his mother's death "a moment of the greatest sadness", AFP reported. Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled Queen Elizabeth II as a "stalwart of our times" on Thursday, hours after Buckingham Palace announced her passing. He said she "gave inspiring leadership to her nation and people" and "personified integrity and decency in public life." With regard to his "memorable" encounters with the Queen in 2015 and 2018, PM Modi recalled them and that he would "never forget her warmth and generosity." Read More
On Thursday, UN General Secretary Antonia Guterres expressed his profound sorrow at the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. “She was a good friend to the @UN & a reassuring presence through decades of change. Her unwavering, lifelong dedication will be long remembered," Guterres tweeted.
Expressing grief over the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, President Droupadi Murmu stated: "The world has lost a great personality. An era has passed since she steered her country and people for over 7 decades. I share the grief of people of UK and convey my heartfelt condolence to the family."
Background
Queen Elizabeth II Last Rites Live: The United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest today in a grand State Funeral which will take place at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19 at 11 am local time, Buckingham Palace had announced on September 10. She passed away on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years.
Prior to the State Funeral, the late British monarch had been lying-in-state at Westminster Hall nearby for four days to allow the public to pay their respects.
Following the State Funeral, the coffin will travel in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch in London for its onward journey to Windsor.
In Windsor, the State Hearse will travel in procession to St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, the monarch’s final resting place with her late husband – Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Elizabeth II became Queen on the death of her father King George VI on 6 February 1952. She held her coronation at Westminster Abbey the following year. Her reign of 70 years was seven years longer than that of Queen Victoria.
World Leaders Attending The State Funeral
Leaders from around the world will join the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London. United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will join the State Funeral from the Americas along with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro among others.
From Asia, President Droupadi Murmu, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, and President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan will be present at Westminster Abbey. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, and Australian PM Anthony Albanese among others will also attend the funeral.
French President Emmanuel Macron, President of Israel Isaac Herzog, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will participate in the State Funeral from Europe while South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will join the State Funeral with State heads from other countries.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, Saudi Arabia's Prince Turki bin Mohammed al Saud, President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will join the State Funeral from Royal Families.
Queen's Coffin Reaches Westminster
The Queen's coffin reached Edinburgh on September 11 by road, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to rest in the Throne Room until Monday afternoon. Thousands lined the route to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin, seen in public for the first time.
A procession was formed on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to convey the coffin to St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.
King Charles III and members of the royal family took part in the procession and attended a service in the cathedral to receive the coffin.
On September 13, the coffin travelled from Scotland by Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft from Edinburgh Airport, arriving at RAF Northolt in England later that evening. It was accompanied on the journey by the Queen’s daughter, Anne – Princess Royal.
The Queen's Coffin was then conveyed to Buckingham Palace by road, to rest in the Bow Room.
On September 14, The Queen's Coffin was borne in procession to the Palace of Westminster for lying-in-state until the day of the funeral.
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