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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. Mike Huckabee over obvious joke, 'Since when did Hitler come back? 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 and spoke to MailOnline. ', Members of the crowd who gathered at The Mall were visibly upset as they listened to the State Funeral, Mourners gathered together for Queen Elizabeth's II funeral felt the solemnity of the occasion, A woman wipes a tear from her eye as she gets emotional listening to the State Funeral of the Queen, A woman who had travelled to the capital shed tears during the Queen's state funeral on Monday. Joseph had travelled to London from his home in Portsmouth, Hampshire, with his partner Debbie Langley. I'm nearly in tears already.'. Great Western Railway (GWR) said all railway lines between Slough and Paddington were blocked due to damage to overhead electric wires. Upon arriving, the state hearse was led along the Long Walk by theDismounted Detachment of the Household Cavalry Regiment, the 1st Division of the Sovereign's Escort and massed pipes and drums. Copy link. There will be over-spill areas where mourners can watch on large screens just off the main viewing areas. The coffin then remained in the Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse where staff paid their final respects before thetrip to London where she left Buckingham Palace for the final time and the lying in state began. ', 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. 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. The problem at Hayes and Harlington station was reported at around 6.45am. King Charles III and his grief-stricken family surrounded the Queen's coffin at her state funeral in Westminster Abbey in a moving and majestic farewell to the late monarch today in an extraordinary service followed by a national two minute's silence and the Last Post. The car park at Windsor and Eton Riverside station has been closed and barriers put up to zig zag thousands of mourners back to trains after the funeral which are expected to be picked. Once there, the hearse will travel in procession to St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle via the Long Walk, after which a televised committal service will take place in St Georges Chapel. Where is the Royal Vault? Hyde Park was packed as Her Majesty's funeral began at 11am, with people congregating in the central London park to watch the momentous event on four big screens installed especially for the occasion. Windsor Castle is where the Queen lived for the last two years of her life. At the end of the final hymn, the King will place the Queens company camp colour of the Grenadier Guards on the coffin. The Queen's funeral will be broadcast live to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide - with projected viewing figures of up to 4.1 billion people meaning it could be the most-watched broadcast of all time - and screened to crowds in parks and public spaces across the UK. 'The planning has been meticulous and we're very impressed so far. A full display of military and Royal family members gave the late monarch a final farewell from London before her burial in Windsor. Shop our top picks for budget-friendly gifts this Christmas, What to buy from Pandora's genderless jewellery line, Need a gift for a special someone? I have great admiration for the Queen. The coffin will be lifted off the gun carriage and placed in the state hearse, which will depart for Windsor as the parade gives a royal salute and the national anthem is played. ', Mourners looked emotional as they paid farewell to Her Majesty during her state funeral on Monday, People had brought camping chairs to watch the Queen's funeral service from a large television screen outside Windsor Castle, where she will be laid to rest alongside her late husband Prince Philip, Windsor Castle was packed with people paying their respects to the late monarch during her state funeral in London on Monday, A group of women watched the funeral proceedings from a mobile phone as they lined the streets of central London on Monday, One mourner was seen covering her face as she lined the streets to say a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, Crowds listened to the service on Horse Guards Avenue during the Queen's state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, Crowds lined Horse Guards Avenue in central London ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, Two women hugged each other as they mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster on Monday, A woman wiped tears from her face as she joined the crowds of people paying their respects to the late monarch on Monday, Earlier that morning, mourners had taken up their positions along the funeral procession route in central London, where Her Majesty would begin her last journey on a two-and-a-half ton gun carriage pulled by 98 Royal Navy sailors. Published 10 September 2022. 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. Coverage of the funeral will also be available for free throughout the day on Sky News, the Sky News App, YouTube and on Freeview. Prince William, Prince of Wales, King Charles III, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, A full display of military and Royal family members gave the late monarch a final farewell, Harry and Meghans documentary puts Royal family at risk, warns ex-head of security, Watch: Harry and Meghan reminisce about first wedding dance in new Netflix trailer, MPs laud Princess of Wales's 'crucial' early years campaigning, Ngozi Fulani's charity Sistah Space halts work over safety concerns in wake of Palace racism row, The real reasons Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship fell apart. 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. At 11.55am, the Last Post, a short fanfare associated with military funerals, will sound followed by a two-minute silence. The Queen's funeral: All the latest Royal Family news and coverage. Kate Middleton wore the same Dolce and Gabbana coat that she wore after Prince Philip's funeral to greet key workers in Windsor on September 22. 'It means a lot to us and it'll break our hearts if we can't see it. 'I wanted to be here. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. I don't think we will ever see anyone like her again.'. Sophie Winkleman (left) was among the mourners at Westminster Abbey today, attending the Queen's funeral with her mother-in-law Princess Michael of Kent (centre) and her husband Lord Frederick Windsor (right) as the trio leave the Abbey, The actor looked sombre during today's funeral, as she sat with Princess Michael of Kent - who is married to the Queen's cousin Prince Michael - and Lord Frederick Windsor. We wouldn't have missed it for anything. They will later be transferred back to the safe keeping of the Tower of London. Editors' Code of Practice. 'It was incredibly quiet and still but it was at the same time very respectful and I wouldn't have missed it for anything.'. Sophie was educated at the private City of London School for Girls before completing an English degree at the University of Cambridge. But how much will it cost? It's a part of history.'. 'To me it would have been like not going to your mother's funeral. 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. 'It's going to be very emotional for everyone. The nurse had brought plenty of snacks and drinks - and a dress that meant she could breastfeed without taking Sophia out of the sling. 'We had a bit of a journey and had an early start this morning. The Queens reign was punctuated by an unprecedented number of milestones. As the crowds listened to the funeral, with the proceedings from Westminster Abbey relayed by speakers above the street, some sang quietly along with the hymns. TheQueens funeral procession will start at 10.35am,when her coffin will be lifted from the catafalque, where her body has been lying in state since Wednesday. 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'. 'It's ridiculous. All eight of the Queen's grandchildren were present at the service, includingPrincess Beatriceand her husband,Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, andPrincess Eugenieand her husband,Jack Brooksbank. It really felt final. I wish the service had been broadcast live to crowds outside but I believe something went wrong with the system. "name": "What to expect from the Queen's funeral", 'It means a great deal to me to be here for the Queen. 'She has been in my life as far back as I can remember. There is particularly heavy security around the Royal Hospital Chelsea, with an outer cordon of concrete blocks set up by police at 6am, blocking off all roads up to 600 yards away. The last time this tradition was executed was in 1952, over George VIs coffin. 'I think all of us who served in the military and took an oath to serve the Queen will find it hard to say goodbye. The mum-of-two said: 'The more I saw what was happening over the past 10 days the more I felt I wanted to go - and I couldn't leave my husband with both kids! It signifies the end of his service to her as sovereign. ', A woman dressed in black with a rose headdress and holding a tea cup was moved to tears during the funeral, which was shown at Hyde Park in central London, Crowds watch as the state gun carriage carries the Queen's coffin along Whitehall following her funeral at Westminster Abbey, Crowds on The Mall stand for a two minutes silence during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, People react as the State Gun Carriage carrying the Queen's coffin pass by during the Ceremonial Procession, Spectators comfort each other as they stand to watch the State Funeral of the Queen, Members of the public in the crowd at The Mall get tearful ahead of the funeral. The State Funeral for Her Majesty The Queen. 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. 'She gave 70 years of service to our country and I don't think there is a single person who was in the military past and present who does not admire her. Its all so moving. Yan, a wholesaler, said: 'We got up early because we want to get a good spot so we can get a last look at the Queen and say goodbye. "embedUrl": "https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/video/217408/", Prince George and Princess Charlotte also attended the Windsor service. In Windsor, crowds along the Long Walk fell silent to observe the two minutes' silence in respect of the Queen. The Dean of Windsor will conduct a burial service attended by the King and members of the royal family at 7.30pm. Prince Philip died 17 months ago with his funeral taking place in Windsor in April 2021. It seems like we were all here to say goodbye to an era and welcome in a new one.'. One member of the crowd said: 'We came overnight and slept on the pavement but we still weren't able to get anywhere near the front. ', Mr Jones added: 'It's about making memories - somebody said on the television this morning that it marks the end of the post-war era - and it does feel like the end of an era. ', 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. 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. At 10.44am, the gun carriage, drawn by 142 Royal Navy personnel, will be taken on the short journey to Westminster Abbey where the state funeral service will take place. As the crowd of mourners stood 10 deep, hundreds of mobile phones were raised in the air to capture images as the procession went by. 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. 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Westminster Abbey filled up with world leaders, foreign royals and several hundred ordinary Britons chosen by the Queen, as the 2,000-strong congregation began arriving up to three hours before the service. Dismounted Detachment of the Household Cavalry Regiment, the 1st Division of the Sovereign's Escort and massed pipes and drums. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. 'It was very moving. We will have a great view but we will have to watch the funeral service itself on our phones as we can't see the big screens. 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. 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. 'Sophia has slept all the way here and is chilled so hopefully that will last. 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The King looked very emotional during the singing of the national anthem at Westminster Abbey. Published 19 September 2022. The service will be conducted by the dean of Windsor, but prayers will be said by those from other churches that she regularly attended: the rector of Sandringham, the minister of Crathie Kirk, and the chaplain of Windsor Great Park.A private burial service will be conducted at 7.30pm attended only by the King and family members, before Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest together with her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the King George VI Memorial Chapel. Ends Fahey, 44, who had travelled from Ennislkillen for the funeral, said the trip was well worth it. Luke, a student, said: 'We've always followed the Royal family and it was great to be here today. Prince William, who marched with his brother behind the coffin, was on the front row. 'We've met loads of nice people: Kiwis, South Africans and Canadians. The pair from Sevenoaks, Kent, were moved three times by police before finding a spot on the edge of Parliament Square. The Queen passed away peacefully atBalmoral on Thursday 8 September sparking a period of national mourning, but Mondays state funeral will celebrate the life of Britains longest-serving monarch. The Queen's Piper will then play Reveille, the national anthem and a lament to bring the service to a close at around 12pm. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. ', Patty, who lives in Ashburn in Loudoun County, said: 'Where I live, it's like a mini version of London. The crowds fell silent as the state hearse carrying the Queen's coffin entered the Long Walk in Windsor, then broke out into applause as the end of the funeral procession passed by. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stands next to King Charles, Anne, Princess Royal, and William, Prince of Wales, as they salute during the state funeral, The King and the royal family march to Westminster Abbey from Westminster Hall, King Charles III stares ahead with emotion as he walks beside The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre as it leaves the Abbey. 'It's been amazing to watch the service here on the screens but when the hearse passes by later with her coffin it will really sink home she has gone and we won't see her again.'. Thousands of members of the publiclined the Long Walk in Windsor to say their goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years. 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. Minute guns will be fired by the Kings Troop, Royal Horse Artillery from the Castle throughout the procession to the steps of St Georges Chapel. It's so sad. At 7.30pm, the Queen will be buried with the Duke of Edinburgh in King George VIs chapel at Windsor in a private service. I'm not embarrassed to say that it brought me to tears seeing the coffin. '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.'. 'But I will never forget being here today. Mike and Zara Tindall seated with daughters Mia and Lena. The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation. The New York Times facedbacklash for their coverage of the state funerals 'hefty price tag', with Brits unamused by the tone of the piece. As she was 'kettled' by police outside Westminster Tube station, Suzanne told MailOnline: 'It was an amazing day - once in a lifetime, but standing here has taken the edge off it - it's very frustrating as the procession is long past now.'. All rights reserved. Paul Griffiths, 48, and wife Brenda, 46, from Newport, South Wales stayed at his brother David's home in Surrey last night. 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. 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The spokesman added: 'There will be no services in and out of Paddington station for the rest of the day.'. We are both huge admirers of the Royals and what they do but my sister is the real fan.'. The funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey, where the Queen was coronated and also where she married her husband, Prince Philip. Viewing areas have now reached capacity and people are being sent to Hyde Park to watch the historic event from there. They'd never tell me off at all if I wanted to play some [racy] role. 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. 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Published. ', But she joked: 'There was no why I'd have brought my three-year-old too, I'm not completely bonkers. They will be placed on the ground lining the edge of the road as the hearse makes its way to St George's Chapel while cellophane on flowers has been removed for recycling and the thousands of cards gathered up ready to be presented to the Royal Family. People wrapped in Union Jack flags stand as they watch the Queen's state funeral from Hyde Park on Monday, A woman standing in quiet reflection in Hyde Park, where thousands gathered to watch the Queen's state funeral, A little girl holds a love-heart shaped balloon with a picture of the Queen emblazoned on it in Hyde Park on Monday afternoon, People stood to watch the royal funeral procession make its way through the streets of Whitehall on Monday afternoon, A woman holding a bouquet of flowers and flag with a picture of the Queen was among spectators in Hyde Park on Monday, A little girl waves a Union Jack flag as she watches the Queen's state funeral from Hyde Park in central London on Monday, A woman is consoled by a man after becoming emotional during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, People bow their heads in quiet contemplation as they gather to remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday, Two women draped in Union Jack flags looked visibly upset as they stood outside Buckingham Palace for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, A woman could be seen wiping away a tear as she listened to the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II, which took place at Westminster Abbey, A woman removed her sunglasses to wipe away a tear as she gathered to remember the late monarch, who died at her Balmoral estate on September 8, Two women hugged each other and appeared visibly upset as they gathered to watch the Queen's state funeral on Monday, A member of the public wipes away a tear as she stands along The Mall for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, A woman removed her glasses to wipe away a tear as she watched the funeral proceedings from Hyde Park in central London, People cried in Hyde Park and bowed their heads as they stood to remember Queen Elizabeth II during her state funeral on Monday, Two women showed an outpouring of grief as they joined thousands of people to watch the funeral service from Hyde Park in central London, A well-wisher held a portrait of the late monarch as she waited along the funeral procession route on Monday morning, In Windsor, a woman tears up on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. The bearer party lifted the coffin from the state hearse, from where it was carried in procession up the West Steps. The eventual figure will be covered by the state. A beefeater is seen walking past the crowds which have gathered outside Parliament Square in Westminster ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday, September 19. The tiny King George VI Memorial Chapel houses the remains of the Queens father, George VI, her mother, the Queen Mother, and sister, Princess Margaret. Sophie has previously spoken highly about the Queen, saying everyone has 'looked after' her after joining the Firm in 2009. 'The Queen and all the royal family make us feel as part of that as well. 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. He said: 'A lot of my ex-gunner friends couldn't make it today, so I'm just happy I can be here for them. The Queens state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September, Buckingham Palace has announced. 'We want people to be safe and to be secure but also to take part in a dignified and respectful service as well. And why are his new fans black?! Mr Wood, who served for nine years in the Royal Artillery, now runs a charity helping homeless veterans. Pictured: Paddington. "duration": "P0DT0H1M50S", Read more: King's goodbye message and Andrew's tears - key moments In pictures: the Queen's state funeral. After the prayers and hymns, the Dean of Windsor read Revelation21, verses one to seven. London's highways were near-deserted after a slew of road closures, while those looking to drive around the capital being advised to check before they travel. Mike Huckabee over obvious joke, 'Since when did Hitler come back? Speaking ahead of the Queen's funeral, the SES Group site manager said last week: 'Put it this way, you know all that green grass? 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. Some emerged to watch the pomp and pageantry from balconies and windows, clad in black, while those on the street craned their necks and clutched cameras as they awaited the chance to say goodbye. I used to be a girl guide. 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. MORE:Who is buried in the Royal Vault? The crowds fell silent as the state hearse carrying the Queen's coffin entered the Long Walk in Windsor, then broke out into applause as the end of the funeral procession passed by. Also 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 and spoke to MailOnline. Two rows of bollards were stretched across the road, along with a line of portable anti-terror barricades designed to be capable of stopping a bomb-laden truck. How much will the Queen's funeral cost? She's been my Queen my entire life. He said the past couple of weeks had been 'emotional' for them all, adding: 'It is almost like losing a member of your family as when you're in the forces you are in the family. 'This is a big international event and we want to be there. At 8am, the congregation will begin to take their seats in the abbey. 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. Speaking at Constitution Hill, he added that it was 'the right thing to come down and pay my respects'. With it being 70 years since the death of the Queens father it is hard to predict exactly how much it could cost, the government has said it will share details in due course. The state funeral will begin at 11am at Westminster Abbey. A former member of the RAF Regiment, he said that during his 12 years of service he had always been proud to serve the Queen. The service will mark the end of public ceremonial arrangements, and will begin at 4pm. 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. Shop these pre-loved luxury items at eBay. Her casket was placed close to the altar with her crown, orb and sceptre on its top surrounded by flowers chosen by the King from gardens she loved. During the ceremony, the Sebastopol bell will toll. Meanwhile, Lady Windsor, 42, also known as Sophie Winkleman, is the half sister of TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. '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.'. The scenes of well-wishers weeping as they lined the Long Walk mirrored those seen just hours earlier in central London, where many were moved to tears by the Queen's poignant funeral service which paid tribute to Britain's longest-reigning monarch. 'The Queen reigned for 70 years. This is disrupting journeys for mourners who were attempting to travel to London for the Queen's funeral from Reading or Heathrow Airport. Kirsty Jones, 44, said that watching the final part of the Queen's coffin procession from the Long Walk in Windsor 'really felt final' while her husband David, 50, said it marked 'the end of an era'. The Council is asking for members of the public not to pitch up tents, to come early and to use public transport where possible. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. Guardsmen from the Queen's Royal Hussars march past St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in July 2020. Another person who travelled to Windsor to pay his respects to the Queen was Malcolm Caudren, who served for 22 years in the RF Regiment. Queen Elizabeth II in St Georges Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, 17 April 2021. We're a bit worried about getting out of London and the trip home but we're so pleased we came.'. At approximately 3.40 pm the King and other members of the royal family who were walking in the procession joined it at the Quadrangle on the North side as it passed into Engine Court. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Ring of steel forms around London for Queen's funeral: 'PLEASE go for a beer! It's history isn't it. John Ridley, 36, of South Shields travelled down for funeral last night and was pleased he came. A woman sheds a tear with her two children as the Queen's coffin is carried down the Long Walk at Windsor Castle on Monday afternoon, Many who had gathered to see the coffin pass were visibly upset during the State Funeral, A woman sat atop a fence at The Mall reacts on the day of the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, A woman wearing a Union Jack hat appears emotional as the funeral procession makes it way up the Long Walk in Windsor, Off-duty FBI agent shoots man after a fight on the subway, Wild winter storm rattles chair lifts and closes CA ski fields, Roads closed by dangerous whiteout conditions as snowstorm hits CA, Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin De Leon assaults local organizer, Californian drivers battle heavy snow and high winds in winter storm, JLO and Ben Affleck walk in embrace while out in Santa Monica, Gisele takes daughter horseback riding amid split from Tom Brady, Jared and Ivanka spotted out walking with family near new home, Gisele Bundchen watches over daughter's horse-riding lesson in Miami, Dangerous conditions for drivers as snow blankets south Lake Tahoe, TJ Holmes returns home after running errands in New York City, Final Instagram posts from late US journalist Grant Wahl, Earlier in the day, the Long Walk was closed to visitors as authorities said it would not be safe to allow access to any more visitors, The Long Walk: Thousands line the route up to Windsor Castle to pay their final respects to the late monarch who died on September 8, Crowds gather to watch as the hearse carrying the Queen's coffin is escorted along the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle, Crowds at Windsor Castle after the Queen's coffin is driven by state hearse to her final resting place on Monday afternoon, Speaking at the Long Walk ahead of the late monarch's final arrival to Windsor Castle, he said: 'It's an honour to serve. The Queen Consort with the Princess of Wales, and the Duchess of Sussex with the Countess of Wessex again followed by car. Mourners heading to London and Windsor for the State funeral faced severe delays as a damaged overhead wire meant all trains intoLondonfrom Slough disrupted for the rest of the day. 'The least we could all do is to make an effort to pay our respects. Channel 4 has annouced that it will not be broadcasting the funeral, and instead will show 1953 documentary A Queen Is Crowned. Senior members of the family are expected to follow behind just like they did for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh. 'I did feel like it was my duty to be here and I feel a part of it. Your complete guide to the Queen's funeral. Friends Victoria Ingram and Jenna Anderson said they were attending their third royal event together. You can watch the Queens funeral procession on BBC, ITV and Sky. 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. Just after 10.35am, a bearer party from The Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, will lift the coffin from a wooden frame and carry it to the Royal Navy's State Gun Carriage by the North Door of Westminster Hall. 2,000 attendees are expected to enter Westminster Abbey on the day to pay tribute to the monarch, who died peacefully aged 96 at her residence in Balmoral, Scotland on September 8.On the guest list are members of the royal family including King Ms Ingram, 37, said:' We go to royal events together and were at Kate and Wills wedding. Even as the two-minutes elapsed, many remained hushed and quiet as many bowed their heads to remember the late head of state. 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. 'It is really is a once in a lifetime moment not only for the country, but also for the town as well. People heading to the capital spoke of theirmixed emotions as they prepared to say a final farewell to the Queen. We are expecting a huge turnout of people in the town, which does of course present us with challenges. WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: US President Joe Biden and Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on June 13, 2021 in Windsor, England. As the Queen's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault of St George's Chapel,the Dean of Windsor recited Psalm 103, which includes the traditional line: "Go forth upon thy journey from this world, O Christian soul". Meanwhile, at Waterloo Station, hundreds of security guards are on duty ready for the influx of mourners expected to travel to the capital for the funeral. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Inside the chapel, the congregation will include governors general and realm prime ministers, as well as the Queens past and present personal staff. Stephen Garner, 53, from Canterbury, Kent, said: 'The Queen was part of the fabric of our lives - she was always there and now she's gone. "@context": "https://schema.org", "width": 400, By Paul Thompson and David Pilditch and Nick Pisa and Nick Fagge and Hannah Mcdonald and Elly Blake For Mailonline, Published: 04:02 EST, 19 September 2022 | Updated: 19:53 EST, 19 September 2022. First our group was just from the UK, now we have the whole commonwealth around us. Patty said: 'I'm a huge admirer of how the Queen has lived her life. 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. Police officers taking part in ceremonial duties were applauded as they marched in file along Whitehall in the darkness towards the Abbey. ', 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. The M1, one of England's largest motorways, which cuts through some of the country's major cities, was also very quiet during the late monarch's service. Mr McKenna, 61, said: 'We wanted to be part of something and also to say farewell to someone who has served this country with such distinction.'. 'She was the stalwart of our country and a reassuring presence. To rule without blemish like she has for 70 years if a huge, huge thing. Earlier this morning buses appeared to have been transporting military officers in ceremonial dress which were spotted in and around Parliament Square and Birdcage Walk. ', 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. 'As far as I'm concerned the Queen put the Great in Britain and I'm not sure what life will be without her. 'I think it's very important that the whole country has come together for this. 'When you look at what has been going on in the last week and you cannot help but be proud,' he said. ', Samantha said: 'It was an early start but well worth it. It is not known how long the service will last. Prince Philips funeral was obviously fairly simple, due to covid, but the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002 reportedly cost around 5.4m. The Military Knights of Windsor, the honorary bodyguards, will be on duty. Ex-Service Association standard bearers, mustered by the Royal British Legion, flanked the Cenotaph on Whitehall and saluted as the Queen's coffin moved past, while thousands lined South Carriage Drive to be the first to see the hearse as it carried the Queen's coffin to Windsor. 'The silence was wonderful and to see that level of respect was quite amazing. 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. Members of the largely black-clad crowd could be seen bowing their heads. People are sharing a moment and it has been incredibly moving just to do that. 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. The BBC will be providing full coverage on TV and radio from 8am. This article is kept updated with the latest information. Maud, attended Thomas's Battersea, the same school as his distant cousins Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended. WindsorThe Queens coffin will be driven to Windsor, around 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of the capital. Shortly after 5am, cheers greeted the arrival of the historic gun carriage first used at the funeral of Queen Victoria in 1901. It was brought in on the back of a low loader before being hauled into position by a team of waiting Royal Navy ratings. The service will be televised, and a national two minutes silencewill follow the Last Post being sounded at 11.55am. Shirin, a retired vintage clothing seller, said: 'There's going to be millions of people here and we didn't want to miss out. Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity and royal news delivered directly to your inbox. 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. In a touching tribute to the late Queen, her beloved corgis, Sandy and Muick, made a special appearance outside the castle. 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. Window salesman David, 72, said after the Westminster Abbey service:'That was so emotional, so touching and so well done. Great Western Railway (GWR) said all lines between the west London station and Slough, Berkshire, are blocked due to damage to overhead electric wires. Huge crowds are expected to descend on London forthe Queensfuneral,which begins with a coffin procession down The Mall before heading to Westminster Abbey, where an estimated 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries are expected to attend the ceremony. Becky Knight, 32, a doctor, and Michael Rutherford, an IT worker, stayed overnight at a friend's house in Lewisham. Refreshment vans and dozens of portaloos have been installed along the Long Walk and flowers that were laid over the last few days by mourners at the Castle's Cambridge Gate entrance have been cleared away. No British monarch has died for 70 years and the monarchs funeral always tends to be on a considerably larger scale than funerals for other members of the royal family. But they didn't mind. The Queen will be buried with the Duke of Edinburgh at King George VI Memorial Chapel. Heathrow Airport had previously urged airline passengers to use rail or Tube services on Monday due to road closures in the Windsor area. But while the ceremony itself was spectacular, the pomp and splendour remembering and celebrating her late Majesty continued outside of Westminster Abbey too. When the time came for the two-minute silence, not a sound could be heard the length of Whitehall as many in the crowd bowed their head or closed their eyes for a period of silent reflection. Among them was Brian McBride, the President of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), who will be among the 2,000 in the congregation at Westminster Abbey. 'We've been doing this since the age of 10. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Laura Rand had previously been to other Royal events before having kids and felt she couldn't miss this 'moment in history' - even if it meant bringing a baby along. The UK's most important church, packed with 2,000 VIPs including prime ministers, presidents and the Queen's family, was serene aside from the sound of hymns and prayers in a funeral service Her Majesty has curated herself before she died. The door of St George's Chapel will open for the congregation at 3.20pm, with members of the royal family not in the procession arriving for the service at 3.25pm. 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There is particularly heavy security around theRoyal Hospital Chelsea, with anouter cordon of concrete blocks set up by police at 6am, blocking off all roads up to 600 yards away. 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. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/ZKIWvuez/poster.jpg?width=720", The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. As the national anthem was sung after the service, the clouds parted and the sun shone through the trees in Green Park. In 2002, the funeral of the Queens mother reportedly cost 5.4m, with the funeral of Her late Majesty expected to be more expensive. The issues come during one of the UK's biggest transport operations as mourners descend on London and Windsor. 'So we decided to come to London and be here at the funeral. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. ', Brenda added: 'I always admired the Queen. 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. In some places the crowds were 30 people deep. Meanwhile, by Windsor Castle, police spotters scanned the crowds from temporary towers set up along the Long Walk. 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. 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At 3.06 pm, the state hearse, having driven from London, will approach Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road, Windsor, and join the procession. Ms Anderson, 37, had travelled to Richmond from her home in Royal Leamington Spa and stayed overnight at her friend's home in Royal Ascot. ', 'I take a lot from her strengths. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can A spokesperson for National Rail advised passengers heading from London to Windsor to travel from Waterloo instead of Paddington at this time. One pearly king and queen said they would be heartbroken if they cannot watch the Queen's funeral after the public viewing areas in central London filled up. "uploadDate": "2022-09-08T13:46:44+01:00", 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. "height": 50 Queen Elizabeth was highly regarded around the world and served the nation for seven decades, her funeral will be a monumental event, one that is expected to cost millions of pounds. It was marvellous to see the procession and gear the bands 'It brought a lump in my throat. 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. 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. As the Naval Ratings slowly with their precious cargo snaked their way across the square and into Westminster Abbey, the crowds began to slowly disperse in order to watch the procession after the service. King Charles was joined in the funeral procession by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, the Princess Royal, the Earl of Wessex, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of Gloucester and the Earl of Snowdon. "width": 400, Authorities in the capital have already warned mourners that central London is extremely busy, with Transport for London (TfL) expecting 'one of the busiest days [it] has ever faced'. The bells of the Curfew Tower at the Windsor Castle will also toll. 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