Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. ', The extraordinary scene in Westminster Abbey as the Queen, The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, is carried inside Westminster Abbey. Her state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am, after which the Queen's coffin will be taken to Windsor for a committal. One woman who has camped on Horseguards Road for two days is celebrating her 59th birthday today. The bearer party will lift the coffin from the hearse and it will be carried in procession up the steps into St George's Chapel before the committal service. Emma, the Queen's Fell Pony, also greeted the procession, standing on grass in a gap in the floral tributes along the Long Walk in honour of her late owner. At 3.10 pm, the procession will step off, following a route from Albert Road to St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, by way of the Long Walk, Cambridge Drive and the George IV Gate. Elizabeth II was born on April 21 1926, became Queen on 6 February 1952, and died on 8 September 2022. Published. Clad with union flags and a toy Paddington bear, the couple had stayed overnight in a nearby hotel with their children, Amelia, 11, Hadley, nine, and Hattie, seven, after paying their respects in their home town of Sandringham, Norfolk. "publisher": { Comments have been closed on this article. ', When asked whether it was particularly poignant being present for the final leg of the procession, she said: 'I really, really felt that. Mourners were seen waving Union Jack flags and carrying flowers. Paul and Jo McKenna drove from their home in Basingstoke, Hampshire and parked at Richmond station. The royal family bid a final farewell to the Queen at the committal service at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Monday.. Another ex-miltary vet Ken Blaydon had travelled from his home in Salisbury. "name": "Bournemouth Echo", Channel 4 has annouced that it will not be broadcasting the funeral, and instead will show 1953 documentary A Queen Is Crowned. I wish the service had been broadcast live to crowds outside but I believe something went wrong with the system. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 'I wanted to pay my condolences to the family, do my bit and grieve with them. I know King Charles will be a resounding success and he will have the support of the nation.'. The carriage will depart at 10.44am, drawn by 142 Royal Naval personnel. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Speaking at Constitution Hill, he added that it was 'the right thing to come down and pay my respects'. ', A woman wipes away tears as crowds gathered to watch the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, A woman holding a bunch of flowers bowed her head as she commemorated the life of Queen Elizabeth II, People all over the UK to watch the State Funeral of the Queen and many were visibly upset, Emotional mourners were seen wiping away tears and consoling each other as Queen Elizabeth II's funeral got underway on Monday morning, Hyde Park was packed with members of the public who had gathered at the central London park to watch the Queen's state funeral from big TV screens set up there. Today, thousands will line the streets of London and millions which watch on through their television screen as the world mourns the death of theQueen. King Charles III sat at the head of the family, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex behind him in the second row, after more than a week leading the monarchy and the nation in mourning his mother the Queen. Last modified on Ever since I was s little girl I have wanted to meet her. 'I lost my mother five years ago aged 95 so I feel that too.'. She has always been here caring for the people. ', Mr Jukes, who was given an MBE for charity work by the Queen in 2015, added: 'We just wanted to pay our final respects to her. I think we have the best spot to see history in the making. It is an end of an era.'. She was a mechanic during the war, raised kids and worked up until the day she died. This is causing GWR trains to be diverted, delaying journeys to the capital. The pair from Sevenoaks, Kent, were moved three times by police before finding a spot on the edge of Parliament Square. It was not until the time came, a few moments later, to sing the national anthem that the crowd roused itself, applause breaking out across the length of Whitehall when it came to a close. The hearse will approach Shaw Farm Gate in Albert Road, Windsor, and join the procession, which will have been formed up and in position to step off at 3.10pm. Inside the chapel, the congregation will include governors general and realm prime ministers, as well as the Queens past and present personal staff. Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen had died peacefully at Balmoral on 8 September. 'You're overcome by what you see,' he said, adding that people 'pass you and the next minute they are crying'. Ahead of the service, well-wishers lining the Mall clapped in support of King Charles, and his sons Princes William and Harry, as they made their way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. 'It is incredibly sad, but to see all the pomp and ceremony that has been going on in the last 10 days has been so inspiring.'. 'This is a big international event and we want to be there. The hearse will process along Albert Road, Long Walk, Cambridge Gate, Cambridge Drive, George IV Gate, Quadrangle (south and west sides), Engine Court, Norman Arch, Chapel Hill and the Parade Ground. Thousands of mourners lined the streets to pay their respects. Jimmy Jukes, 67, pearly king of the London boroughs of Camberwell and Bermondsey, said: 'I'll be totally devastated. Once in Windsor later this afternoon, the funeral procession will travel up The Long Walk and through the Castle grounds to St George's Chapel, where Her Majesty will be buried alongside her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. Meanwhile in the North the M62 connecting Manchester and Liverpool was almost deserted while ausually packed contraflow system on Birmingham's Aston Expressway was almost void of vehicles. A post on the network's Twitter account read: 'Cafes, pubs and other hospitality providers around London are expected to be open this afternoon, so please don't rush home immediately following the state funeral and final procession so you can continue marking this historic day and help ease pressure on the rail network. The bearer party lifted the coffin from the state hearse, from where it was carried in procession up the West Steps. At approximately 3.40 pm the King and other members of the royal family walking in the procession will join in at the Castles Quadrangle. 'She meant so much to so many people in Northern Ireland and I had to come and pay my respects to her. Thousands of mourners streamed through Windsor and Eton Riverside station as they made their way towards Windsor Castle ahead of the Queen's final journey. Mr Wood, who served for nine years in the Royal Artillery, now runs a charity helping homeless veterans. 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In London, many had spent a cold night outdoors as they camped in order to reserve prime viewing spots for the late monarch's funeral procession, while many more got up at dawn to journey into the capital. The House of Windsor is the name of the official ruling family, succeeding the House of Hanover once ruled by Queen Victoria. We have a good view and we are here for the long run. In a moving gesture, staff from Buckingham Palace stood outside the gates of the royal residence and watched as the late monarch was taken past for the last time on its way to Wellington Arch, where her hearse to Windsor was waiting. "@type": "ImageObject", The central station of the town is experiencing disruption due to a fault with overhead wiring meaning there are no trains running between Paddington and Reading, affecting those travelling to Windsor from the west of the country. After the funeral service concluded with the sounding of the Last Post, the two-minute silence which followed was impeccably observed by those lining the streets. As the Queen's coffin in the state hearse made its way down the 2.64 mile-long avenue, some of the crowd erupted in cheers, while others threw floral tributes. They told me I wouldn't even make one night but that made me even more determined to see it through. People are sharing a moment and it has been incredibly moving just to do that. Many of those who had travelled to London insisted they believed it was their duty to be there to help the nation pay a fitting tribute to the Queen's remarkable 70-year reign. We are both huge admirers of the Royals and what they do but my sister is the real fan.'. Rail bosses have pleaded with mourners to head for a beer or a coffee after the Queen's funeral today in a bid to avoid more travel chaos after electrical faults this morning meant all trains into the capital from the west were disrupted. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. We were here in Windsor for when Prince Philip and we took flowers to Althorp for Diana. Food vans started setting up last week in preparation for the influx of mourners, while portaloos have been installed for those watching from the park. What might the Queens funeral look like? "uploadDate": "2022-09-08T13:46:44+01:00", They caught the 6.03 district line train to Embankment and were hoping to get a place on The Mall to view the funeral procession. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. One new mother told of her decision to travel to London from Portsmouth and brave the crowds while carrying her 11-month-old baby daughter in a sling. We brought a gas stove, tea, coffee and three bottles of wine which have already run out. 'If you are just arriving now, you will be redirected to Home Park Public viewing screen,' they added. Here is a timeline of events expected to take place over the next 24 hours. Among those at Windsor were David and Maureen Goodhead who had travelled down from Burton-on-Trent to see the procession along the Long Walk. I just hope Charles will be a very good king but we will have to wait and see.'. 'I did feel like it was my duty to be here and I feel a part of it. Published 19 September 2022. It is not known how long the service will last. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. On an highly emotional occasion for Britain and the world, the Queen was carried in her oak coffin to the gun carriage used by her parents and was followed through Parliament Square by her son, the King, and her relatives including the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex. Ruben, 11, said: 'We wanted to come here. "height": 50 Window salesman David, 72, said after the Westminster Abbey service: 'That was so emotional, so touching and so well done. At 1pm, the coffin will be transferred to a funeral hearse at the corner of Hyde Park, before being driven from London to Windsor. Published: 10:34 EST, 19 September 2022 | Updated: 10:34 EST, 19 September 2022. Police officers taking part in ceremonial duties were applauded as they marched in file along Whitehall in the darkness towards the Abbey. Share page. The procession will move through Broad Sanctuary Parliament Square (south and east sides), Parliament Street, Whitehall, Horse Guards including Horse Guards Arch, Horse Guards Road, The Mall, Queen's Gardens (south and west sides), Constitution Hill and Apsley Way, before arriving at Wellington Arch at 1pm. I'm nearly in tears already.'. The Council is asking for members of the public not to pitch up tents, to come early and to use public transport where possible. Viewing areas have now reached capacity and people are being sent to Hyde Park to watch the historic event from there. Coverage of the funeral will also be available for free throughout the day on Sky News, the Sky News App, YouTube and on Freeview. ITV will broadcast the service and procession live as part of a special programme with a documentary film broadcast at 7.30pm and a special programme at 9pm. The problem is affecting journeys for passengers travelling from Reading and Heathrow Airport. Crowds have gathered to say one final farewell to the late monarch, who died on September 8, aged 96, Crowds outside Parliament Square in Westminster ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday, September 19, Mourners have lined the Mall ahead of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey this morning, Mourners arrived early to line the funeral procession route of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday morning. Gripping his ceremonial sword, Charles looked downcast as he started straight ahead while a piper played Sleep, Dearie, Sleep. 'There will be a lot of veterans here and all of them very proud to have served in the military and to know they were serving the Queen.'. } Following a procession towards Windsor Castle, a committal service attended by some 800 people, including members of the Queens Household and Windsor estate staff will be held. Christine Birch, 61, her husband Stephen Birch, 58, and friend Margaret Frost, 68, left Bakewell, Derbyshire, in the early hours of Monday to pay their respects to the late monarch from Constitution Hill. The Archbishop of Canterbury then hailed the Queen's 'abundant life and loving service' as he delivered the sermon at her state funeral, adding: 'She was joyful, present to so many, touching a multitude of lives. Read more: King's goodbye message and Andrew's tears - key moments In pictures: the Queen's state funeral. Who is buried in the Royal Vault? Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall, King Charles III and members of the royal family follow behind the coffin, An emotion King Charles arrives in the Abbey after the Queen is placed by the altar, The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey past the grave of the Unknown Soldier, King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort, Princess Anne, and her husband Vice Admiral Tim Laurence, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince William, and Kate, Princess of Wales with their children Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowden, Peter Phillips, The Duke of Gloucester, Prince Michael of Kent and the Duke of Kent follow the coffin. Retired teacher Susan Luppetti, 72, who came from her home in Somerset for the funeral, said: 'I did not expect it to be so emotional when it went past. Best friends Ruben Roads, 11, and Roman Hutchings, 12, woke up at 5.30am to travel into London from their home in Westerham, Kent, with Roman's dad. She has done so much for Britain and now that she's gone everything is going to change. At least 215,000 people watched the Queen's funeral in central London's ceremonial viewing areas, according to City Hall figures. Suzanne Dinnadge , 52, and Amanda Johnson, 48, from Eltham, south-east London, had camped out in Whitehall last night with a group of five other family members. State trumpeters from the Household Cavalry sounded the Last Post following the Archbishop of Canterbury's commendation over the Queen's coffin and a blessing pronounced by the Dean of Westminster. Following a procession towards Windsor Castle, a committal service attended by some 800 people, including members of the Queens Household and Windsor estate staff will be held. The Queen Consort, the Princess of Wales, the Countess of Wessex and the Duchess of Sussex arrived at the serviceby car. Many others in the crowd had no hope of even getting a glimpse of the state gun carriage or members of the Royal Family as they solemnly followed behind. ', He said: 'In the end it has been a very good trip. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning. At Staines-upon-Thames, which has a through rail service to Windsor, the car park was full by 7am with marshals on hand to guide people to trains. 'I stayed at a friend's house and came early this morning and got a good spot to watch the proceedings. Some well-wishers' journeys began at 2am as they travelled to the capital to watch the Queen's state funeral. Since Thursday, hundreds of thousands of members of the public filed past the coffin until, early on Monday morning, the final people who had queued through the night left the cavernous medieval hall. The royal hearse, covered in flowers thrown by well-wishers on the 90-minute journey from London, arrived at Windsor Castle just before 4pm as the procession swept up the Long Walk in a military procession, to tolling bells and ceremonial gunfire. One of the biggest events in modern UK history will take place on Monday: the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Outside the Abbey an estimated 2million people are in central London along procession routes and watching on big screens. 'I wanted to be here. The Archbishop of Canterbury will pronounce the blessing, which will be followed by the singing of God Save the King.Thousands are expected to line the streets to watch the cortege as the Queens coffin, in the state hearse, processes through the town. The coffin will then be carried back to the state gun carriage. "width": 400, "name": "The Queen's life in pictures", The procession approached the Castle to the applause of members of the public lining the route, ahead ofa final committal service at St George's Chapel. All railway lines between Slough and Paddington are blocked due to damage to overhead electric wires. Thousands of members of the publiclined the Long Walk in Windsor to say their goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years. Mr O'Brien, from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, who served in the Army for over five years and participated in 18 Trooping the Colour events, said being at the hall gave him a 'much closer attachment' to the funeral. The national anthem boomed out from the Abbey on loudspeakers and applause erupted from the crowd after some joined in singing 'God Save the King'. Up to 100,000 people are expected to watch the late monarch's funeral from the royal park, with a site supervisor saying the number of spectators could 'easily' surpass the 62,000 that showed to watch Harry and Meghan's wedding in 2018. Shop these pre-loved luxury items at eBay. The Queen's coffin in the state hearse makes its way into Windsor Castle. MORE:Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchildren attend funeral live updates and photos, MORE:Watch: Royals including Prince George and Princess Charlotte sing God Save the King for the first time at Queen's funeral. Following the service, Channel 4 will also broadcast two extended editions of Channel 4 News as well as the 1943 Vera Lynn film, Well Meet Again.. 'It was incredibly quiet and still but it was at the same time very respectful and I wouldn't have missed it for anything.'. Queen Elizabeth II will be buried inside the King George VI Memorial Chapel within St George's Chapel alongside her late husband the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last April, Mourners are gathering in Windsor ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in London on Monday morning. The procession, which will have been joined by the King and other family members on the north side of the quadrangle as it passes into Engine Court, will arrive at the West Steps of the chapel in Horseshoe Cloister at 3.53pm. Shops and businesses in Windsor were shut with the only ones open being newsagents, cafes and convenience stores but even these planned to close during the funeral. 'The bill told me to get out down there but they won't let me through,' he said. Even as the two-minutes elapsed, many remained hushed and quiet as many bowed their heads to remember the late head of state. She said: It is really difficult to give an estimate for the Queens funeral. By registering to HELLO! Prince William, who marched with his brother behind the coffin, was on the front row. The State Funeral for Her Majesty The Queen. Anyone arriving after 9.10am was re-directedto Hyde Park after public viewing areas were declared full. A special programme will be on air from 8am to 5pm on BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer, followed by a news bulletin and then a special episode of The One Show called Our Queen Remembered. Her Majesty made her final and saddest journey from Westminster Hall as Britain mourned its longest-serving monarch and the royals bade goodbye to a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jane added: 'it was really good. ', Patty, who lives in Ashburn in Loudoun County, said: 'Where I live, it's like a mini version of London. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 'It is the end of the Elizabethan era. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. 'This is history in the making and we'll probably never see someone like the Queen again. The BBC will be providing full coverage of the funeral across television, radio, iPlayer and BBC Sounds. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. Lord and Lady Fredrick Windsor joined mourners at Westminster Abbey to pay their respects to the Queen earlier today. Heathrow Airport had previously urged airline passengers to use rail or Tube services on Monday due to road closures in the Windsor area. Window salesman David, 72, said after the Westminster Abbey service:'That was so emotional, so touching and so well done. Around noon, the Queens piper will play Reveille, a musical signal typically used to wake up military personnel in the morning, as well as the national anthem and a lament. Prince Andrew looked moved - having been fighting back tears as the family marched behind the Queen's coffin through Parliament Square. Darren O'Brien, 53, part of the Met's parliamentary diplomatic and protection group, said it was 'surreal' to be at Westminster Hall between 1.30 and 2am on Monday. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/ZKIWvuez/poster.jpg?width=720", When Philip died 17 months ago, his coffin was interred in the Royal Vault of St Georges, ready to be moved to the memorial chapel when the Queen died. She's been my Queen my entire life. 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There was a hush from the crowd in Whitehall, as the funeral procession moved past the Cabinet War Rooms, the Cenotaph and Downing Street on its final journey to Windsor Catle. Up to two million people are thought to have lined the funeral procession route on the national Bank Holiday,created especially for the public to be able to say a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, aged 96. Zara Tindall and her husband, Mike, also arrived with their daughters, Mia, eight, and four-year-old Lena. Retired bar worker Maureen said:'We came down on Saturday and stayed with friends in London and had a look at all the flowers in Hyde Park and they were wonderful. Shannon told MailOnline they had arrived at 6am after getting up at 4am to walk from nearby Maidenhead where they all live. The New York Times facedbacklash for their coverage of the state funerals 'hefty price tag', with Brits unamused by the tone of the piece. Maureen, who knew both verses of the National Anthem, said: 'I learned it off by heart in the Girl Guides and it brought a lump to my throat. ' We are expecting a huge turnout of people in the town, which does of course present us with challenges. The couple, who moved to LA for a number of years after their wedding for her work, welcomed their first child, daughter Maud Elizabeth Daphne Marina, seven, in August 2013, and daughter, Isabella Alexandra May, four, was born in January 2016. A couple from Lewisham got up before dawn so they could get a 'last look' at Her Majesty the Queen and 'say goodbye' at the state funeral today. Where is the Royal Vault. At 3.06pm, the state hearse approached Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road, Windsor, and joined the procession which was in position. { Heads of state and overseas government representatives, including foreign royal families, governors-general and realm prime ministers will first gather at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea before travelling to Westminster. 'I know there are quite a lot of people bringing their young children - shout out to all the other mums who have brough their babies! Windsor will be the final resting place of the Queen, in the George VI Memorial Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle, said to be her favourite home, and where she will be buried alongside the Duke of Edinburgh. Shannon said: 'I queued up for 12 hours overnight Friday into Saturday and that was a very poignant and sombre experience. 'I would not have missed this for the world, said David Wood, 51, who had travelled from his home in Bournemouth in Hampshire to meet with friends at Waterloo station. One passenger said they were stranded on a train which was stationary outside Paddington for 30 minutes. Sophie, who now lives in Chelsea, married Lord Freddie in September 2009 at Hampton Court Palace, after meeting him on a night out in Soho. 'You get a better overview watching it all on TV at home but unless you are here you can only imagine the atmosphere and what it is really like. Well-wishers told of their pride at being in the crowd to watch Her Majesty's final journey today. }. ': SNL cast take swipe at Kanye in cold open ditty, She's not done yet! Ms King has laid flowers for the Queen, attended the vigil and went to Westminster Hall for the lying in state since Her Majesty's death. There will be over-spill areas where mourners can watch on large screens just off the main viewing areas. Queen Elizabeth II's funeral has been one of the grandest events in living memory. 'She has been in my life as far back as I can remember. At 3.10pm the procession stepped off via Albert Road, Long Walk, Cambridge Gate, Cambridge Drive, George IV Gate, Quadrangle (South and West sides), Engine Court, Norman Arch, Chapel Hill, Parade Ground and Horseshoe Cloister Arch. Other ministers readvarious prayers, including The Lord's Prayer. Services run by GWR, Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line are disrupted. "description": "The Queen's life in pictures", Britain's roads and motorways were eerily quiet on Monday morning as commuters stayed at home orcamped out over night to watch the Queen's funeral. Not far away, tears streamed down the faces of mourners among the crowds on Constitution Hill as the service drew to a close, ending with two minutes of silence, the Last Post and the national anthem. Charles remained silent during the song, while his siblings and members of the royal family sang along. It signifies the end of his service to her as sovereign. Before the service, the tenor bell will toll every minute for 96 minutes, reflecting the years of the Queen's life. The State Hearse halted at the bottom of the West Steps before the coffin procession, with the royals in tow,entered the Chapel. "@type": "VideoObject", Grandmothers Christine Whitby and Shirin Thorpe, both, 61, were the first mourners to arrive for the funeral - setting up camp in Westminster at 8am on Thursday morning. Junction, A1M / A14 was very bare on Monday morning, The M62 connecting Manchester to Liverpool was deserted. They hung two Union Flags from metal barriers in front of them and brought tents, inflatable mattresses, sleeping bags and winter coats to endure four cold nights on the streets. There is capacity for 96,000 within the public viewing areas alongside The Long Walk, but the town is preparing for 150,000 visitors on Monday. 19 September. 'I cried a few times, especially when the soldiers were all marching past in step. ', Her daughter Janine Boyce 44, a housewife of Maidenhead, said: 'I felt very nervous when you could hear the soldiers and the sound of the horses coming nearer. Ends Fahey, 44, who had travelled from Ennislkillen for the funeral, said the trip was well worth it. Christine said: 'Our families thought we were crazy. ', Crowds outside the Treasury across Parliament Square from Westminster Abbey on Monday morning, Metropolitan Police officers were seen walking in formation down The Mall on Monday morning ahead of the Queen's state funeral, City Hall said on Monday morning that all procession viewing areas are now full and there will be no entry to any new arrivals. Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, were among the guests at the committal service, as well as a number of world leaders and foreign royals. Two minute's silence followed across the country before Reveille was sounded by the trumpeters before the National Anthem was sung by the congregation. 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