Billions of people are expected to watch around the world
As people line London streets and wait in the current 4-mile queue to visit The Queen lying in state, more details of the monarch's funeral have been released. World leaders, foreign royals and dignities have already been reported to be accepting invitations to attend the funeral, which will be held at 11am on Monday, September 19. Some in London for the occasion.
He added that other representatives of the Realms and the Commonwealth, the Orders of Chivalry including recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross, Government, Parliament, devolved Parliaments and Assemblies, the Church, and Her Majesty’s Patronages will form the congregation, along with further representatives from law, emergency services, public servants and professions, and public representatives.
The King will once again lead his family in marching behind the Queen’s coffin when it is moved, at 10.44am on Monday, from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s funeral service. The sermon will be given by the Archbishop of Canterbury who will also give the commendation, while the Dean will pronounce the blessing. At around 11.55am the Last Post will sound, followed by two minutes of silence to be observed in the Abbey and throughout the UK. Reveille, the national anthem and a lament played by the Queen’s piper will bring the state funeral service to an end at around 12noon.
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