The funerals of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving British monarch, will be a whole state one. She will be honored for the last time before lying to rest on Monday. A whole day schedule has been planned for the funeral, which will be one of the most-watched events in television history. The funeral will take place in Westminster Hall.
The Funeral
After Queen Elizabeth II passed away at 96, ceremonies and tributes went on for ten days. The time has finally come when a sendoff will occur, led by King Charles III and the royal family. The final pomp-filled ceremonies will include three processions with the Queen’s coffin.
The Last Service
The doors of the Hall will be closed at 6.30 am local time, after thousands of people will pay respects to the Queen for the last time. Guests worldwide will be present in Westminster Abbey to witness the last procedures, and US President Joe Biden and his wife will also be there. The guests will be allowed three hours before the last service starts.
The Procession
The first Battalion of the Grenadier Guards will lift the coffin at 10.35 am local time and carry it to the Royal Navy gun carriage. At 10.44 am UK time, the procession will begin. The king and other royals will be immediately behind, followed by others. There will be drums and pipes from different regiments, brigades, and the Royal Forces.
The procession will reach Westminster in eight minutes only.
The Guests
The funeral will start at 11 am UK time. Along with world leaders, two-hundred British citizens are also invited to the actual ceremony as special guests.
Dean David Hoyle will lead the service in Westminster. Justin Welby, Canterbury’s Archbishop, will give the commendation and sermon.
British PM Liz Truss will speak, among others.
The Final Mourning
After the service ends for almost an hour, the nation will keep silent for two minutes at 11.55 am UK time.
