Mendacity-in-state ends hours earlier than Queen’s funeral
Queen’s Elizabeth II’s state funeral has began, after King Charles III led a procession bringing her coffin from Westminster Corridor to Westminster Abbey.
The brand new monarch was accompanied by his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and by different members of his household.
Some 2,000 mourners – together with world leaders like US president Joe Biden – took their seats earlier within the 1,269-year-old church forward of the funeral.
France’s Emmanuel Macron, Brazil’s Jair Bolsanaro and New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern are amongst these attending the service.
All six dwelling former British prime ministers – John Main, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa Could and Boris Johnson – are additionally in attendance.
Forward of her funeral, the longest-reigning monarch’s coffin was lying-in-state from Wednesday night.
The state funeral on Monday is the primary of its variety since that of Winston Churchill in 1965, and can take the type of an elaborate ceremony, after which Her Majesty’s coffin can be transported to Windsor Citadel.
What’s the that means of the wreath adorning Queen’s coffin?
The wreath which adorns the Queen’s coffin contains flowers requested by King Charles.
Minimize from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence Home and Highgrove Home, the flowers and foliage have been chosen for his or her symbolism.
They embody rosemary, for remembrance, and myrtle minimize from a plant which was grown from a sprig of myrtle within the Queen’s wedding ceremony bouquet. Myrtle is an historic image of a contented marriage.
Additionally included are English oak to symbolise the power of affection, pelargoniums, backyard roses, autumnal hydrangea, sedum, dahlias and scabious.
These are in shades of gold, pink and deep burgundy, with touches of white, to mirror the Royal Customary.
The Queen’s coffin is carried on the state funeral at Westminster Abbey, London (Pete Byrne/PA)
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Andy Gregory19 September 2022 11:12
Pictured: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive.
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The Queen’s coffin is carried via Westminster Abbey.
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The late monarch’s coffin is introduced into Westminster Abbey.
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The royal household leads the funeral procession.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is introduced from Westminster Corridor to Westminster Abbey.
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Rory Sullivan19 September 2022 11:09
Queen’s coffin laid on catafalque
The Queen’s coffin has now been laid on the catafalque, and the service is underway.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster, who’s main the service, mentioned of the late monarch that, “with admiration, we recall her lifetime of obligation and dedication.”
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Andy Gregory19 September 2022 11:09
Queen’s coffin carried into Westminster Abbey
The Queen’s coffin has been carried into Westminster Abbey.
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Andy Gregory19 September 2022 11:01
Watch: Liz Truss arrives at Westminster Abbey
Right here is footage of the second that Liz Trussa arrived at Westminster Abbey.
The prime minister was amongst 2,000 folks, together with different politicians, world leaders, and the royal household, anticipated to attend the historic ceremony.
Liz Truss greeted by Archbishop of Westminster as she arrives for Queen’s funeral
Andy Gregory19 September 2022 10:59
Parliament Sq. watches as procession unfolds
My colleague Zoe Tidman reviews from Parliament Sq.:
Telephones stretched excessive within the air and folks towered over one another, standing in window panes and sitting on partitions to catch a glimpse of the procession.
One girl whispered ‘there she is’ because the Queen was carried to Westminster Abbey.
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Andy Gregory19 September 2022 10:57
Queen Consort wears floral-trim hat to Queen’s funeral
The Queen Consort is carrying a black coat costume, accessorised with a black floral hat and quick matching veil. Saman Javed reviews:
Queen Consort wears floral-trim hat to Queen’s funeral
The Queen’s funeral is being held at Westminster Abbey
Andy Gregory19 September 2022 10:54
Pictured: Royals arrive for Queen’s funeral
Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, travels to the Queen’s funeral.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey.
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Sarah, Duchess of York, walks into Westminster Abbey.
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My colleague Harry Cockburn has extra particulars on the Sussex’s arrival at Westminster:
Prince Harry and Meghan pictured collectively forward of Queen’s state funeral
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived for the funeral procession to Westminster Abbey forward of the Queen’s State funeral.
Rory Sullivan19 September 2022 10:50
Queen’s kids and grandchildren observe her coffin to Westminster Abbey
The Queen’s kids will be seen following intently behind their mom’s coffin as it’s taken to Westminster Corridor.
Princes William and Harry will be seen side-by-side, just some steps behind their father, aunt and uncles.
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Andy Gregory19 September 2022 10:50
Queen’s coffin begins procession to Westminster Corridor
The procession has now begun.
Right here is one other view of the Queen’s coffin because it was positioned onto the gun carriage which is able to take it to Westminster Abbey.
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Andy Gregory19 September 2022 10:48
