Britain and the world lay Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Video above: Live coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s funeralBritain 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 crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.A day packed with events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffin. 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 will be laid to rest with her late husband, Prince Philip, at a private family service.All updates are in EST.7:20 a.m. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is being taken on a gun carriage from Westminster Abbey for a last procession through the heart of London.The coffin is being transported to Windsor, outside the British capital, where the former monarch will be laid to rest later Monday.King Charles III and other senior royals are marching behind the coffin to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. Tens of thousands of people are lining the route.Gun salutes are being fired in nearby Hyde Park, and Big Ben is tolling at one-minute intervals during the procession.The coffin is to be taken by hearse to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.6:58 a.m.A two-minute silence has been observed across the United Kingdom in memory of Queen Elizabeth II as the late monarch’s state funeral service drew to a close in Westminster Abbey.Britain’s royal family, along with hundreds of world leaders and dignitaries gathered at the Gothic abbey in London for the service Monday, lowered their heads as Household Cavalry trumpeters played “The Last Post.”The congregation then observed a two-minute silence before singing the national anthem.A lament, played by the Queen’s Piper, brought the service to a close.After the service, the queen’s coffin was to be laid to rest at Windsor Castle.6:30 a.m.Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said “few leaders receive the outpouring of love we have seen” for Queen Elizabeth II.In a sermon at the monarch’s funeral in Westminster Abbey, the leader of the Church of England said the queen “was joyful, present to so many, touching a multitude of lives.”Recalling the queen’s promise on her 21st birthday that “her whole life would be dedicated to serving the nation and the Commonwealth,” Welby said: “Rarely has such a promise been so well kept.”The funeral service includes readings and hymns of significance to the queen, including the hymn “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” which was sung at her wedding to Prince Philip in the same abbey in 1947.6 a.m.Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral service begins at Westminster Abbey as coffin enters, 2,000 mourners stand.The queen’s coffin sits at the center of the abbey after being borne Monday by pallbearers and accompanied by her son King Charles III, and other members of the royal family.They included Prince William, his wife Kate and their two elder children George, 9 and Charlotte, 7. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, also walked behind the coffin.Dean of Westminster David Hoyle opened the service in the ancient abbey, where Elizabeth was married and crowned.He said: “We gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to remember her long life of selfless service, and in sure confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer.”5:45 a.m.Queen Elizabeth coffin is placed on gun carriage to be pulled by 142 sailors to state funeral at Westminster Abbey. 5:35 a.m.King Charles III, Princes William and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Hall for procession of queen’s coffin to state funeral.5:05 a.m.President Joe Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral service.4:24 a.m.Bell at Westminster Abbey begins tolling once a minute for 96 minutes to honor each year of Queen Elizabeth II’s life.3:35 a.m.Mourners are arriving at Westminster Abbey to take their seats for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral service.Guests began entering the Gothic medieval abbey shortly after 8 a.m. (0700 GMT; 3 a.m. EDT) on Monday.Dignitaries were arriving later, with many heads of state gathering at a nearby hospital to be driven by bus to the abbey.Westminster Abbey is where Elizabeth was married in 1947 and crowned in 1953.A day packed with funeral events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her coffin since Sept 14.
Video above: Live coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
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 crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.
A day packed with events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffin. 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 will be laid to rest with her late husband, Prince Philip, at a private family service.
All updates are in EST.
7:20 a.m.
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is being taken on a gun carriage from Westminster Abbey for a last procession through the heart of London.
The coffin is being transported to Windsor, outside the British capital, where the former monarch will be laid to rest later Monday.
King Charles III and other senior royals are marching behind the coffin to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. Tens of thousands of people are lining the route.
Gun salutes are being fired in nearby Hyde Park, and Big Ben is tolling at one-minute intervals during the procession.
The coffin is to be taken by hearse to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.
6:58 a.m.
A two-minute silence has been observed across the United Kingdom in memory of Queen Elizabeth II as the late monarch’s state funeral service drew to a close in Westminster Abbey.
Britain’s royal family, along with hundreds of world leaders and dignitaries gathered at the Gothic abbey in London for the service Monday, lowered their heads as Household Cavalry trumpeters played “The Last Post.”
The congregation then observed a two-minute silence before singing the national anthem.
A lament, played by the Queen’s Piper, brought the service to a close.
After the service, the queen’s coffin was to be laid to rest at Windsor Castle.
6:30 a.m.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said “few leaders receive the outpouring of love we have seen” for Queen Elizabeth II.
In a sermon at the monarch’s funeral in Westminster Abbey, the leader of the Church of England said the queen “was joyful, present to so many, touching a multitude of lives.”
Recalling the queen’s promise on her 21st birthday that “her whole life would be dedicated to serving the nation and the Commonwealth,” Welby said: “Rarely has such a promise been so well kept.”
The funeral service includes readings and hymns of significance to the queen, including the hymn “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” which was sung at her wedding to Prince Philip in the same abbey in 1947.
6 a.m.
Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral service begins at Westminster Abbey as coffin enters, 2,000 mourners stand.
The queen’s coffin sits at the center of the abbey after being borne Monday by pallbearers and accompanied by her son King Charles III, and other members of the royal family.
They included Prince William, his wife Kate and their two elder children George, 9 and Charlotte, 7. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, also walked behind the coffin.
Dean of Westminster David Hoyle opened the service in the ancient abbey, where Elizabeth was married and crowned.
He said: “We gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to remember her long life of selfless service, and in sure confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer.”
5:45 a.m.
Queen Elizabeth coffin is placed on gun carriage to be pulled by 142 sailors to state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
5:35 a.m.
King Charles III, Princes William and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Hall for procession of queen’s coffin to state funeral.
5:05 a.m.
President Joe Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral service.
4:24 a.m.
Bell at Westminster Abbey begins tolling once a minute for 96 minutes to honor each year of Queen Elizabeth II’s life.
3:35 a.m.
Mourners are arriving at Westminster Abbey to take their seats for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral service.
Guests began entering the Gothic medieval abbey shortly after 8 a.m. (0700 GMT; 3 a.m. EDT) on Monday.
Dignitaries were arriving later, with many heads of state gathering at a nearby hospital to be driven by bus to the abbey.
Westminster Abbey is where Elizabeth was married in 1947 and crowned in 1953.
A day packed with funeral events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her coffin since Sept 14.
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