Tens of thousands of people streamed to the environs of Buckingham Palace, hoping to catch a glimpse of the cortege on its route and to pay their final respects to a figure whose life many felt served as the very model of a modern major monarch.
that saw Britain emerge from the ashes of World War II and eventually enter the digital age. Before the funeral began Monday morning, Westminster Abbey’s largest bell tolled once a minute for 96 minutes to mark each year of the late monarch’s life.Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral draws presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds of mourners in the streets of London.
The attendees included the royal family, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, the kings of Spain and Belgium, emirs from the Middle East, other government heads and selected members of the British public, most of them having known no other sovereign but Elizabeth. When the congregation inside Westminster Abbey stood for the first hymn, the entire crowd in Hyde Park also rose up from their blankets and lawn chairs, and remained standing until the singing finished. One of two Scripture readings was delivered by Liz Truss, the British prime minister, whom the queen formally appointed to the post
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queen Elizabeth live updates: Royal family releases new photo of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of funeralArchive footage shows a young Queen Elizabeth II at the funeral of her father, King George VI, 70 years ago. Today, after 10 days of national mourning across the U.K., the Queen will be honored in a state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Read more »
Queen Consort Camilla Gives a Personal Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II'She has been part of our lives forever. I’m 75 now and I can’t remember anybody except the Queen being there,' the queen consort says.
Read more »
Queen Consort Camilla said Queen Elizabeth must have had ‘difficult’ ruleQueen Consort Camilla remarked that it must have been “difficult” for Queen Elizabeth II to rule as the “solitary woman” in the public eye.
Read more »
DC Pub the Queen Vic Will Open at 5:30 AM for Queen Elizabeth II’s FuneralIf you're not doing anything at 5:30 am tomorrow, maybe attend a funeral watch party?
Read more »
Queen Camilla, Princess Kate Arrive With Kids to Queen Elizabeth II's FuneralPrincess Kate and Queen Consort Camilla arrived with Prince George and Princess Charlotte to pay their respects at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
Read more »
Prince William, Prince Harry, and the Windsor Grandchildren Unite to Pay Their Respects to Queen ElizabethPrince William and Prince Harry have again put aside their differences in honor of their late grandmother.
Read more »