pic.twitter.com/SlbE6oMOV7. 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. The Fanfare Team of the Household Division Bands is conducted by Lieutenant Colonel David Barringer MBE, Commanding Officer, Household Division Bands. It is kind of moving.". And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Alleluia! The new anthem,composed for the Service by Sir James McMillan. It was a silence that proved hard to break, as the vast majority of the thousands here chose to quietly, reflectively observe the national anthem as it was sung in Westminster Abbey. The Italian president Sergio Mattarella was among the last to arrive in Chelsea in a chauffeur-driven Maserati with the number plate ITA 1. We will always remember it with deep gratitude," she wrote on Twitter. Despite requests from security guards, members of the public cut holes in netting, clambered up railings and pressed themselves into holly bushes along the edge of Hyde Park as the funeral cortege passed by. Hundreds of people, including children, gathered inside Bristol Cathedral to watch the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on a large television screen. From 2019 until 2021 he held the role of Assistant Equerry and would regularly enjoy lunches and suppers with the Queen between Balmoral and Sandringham. Big Ben will sound during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Parliament's authorities have insisted, after the Great Bell failed to ring on Sunday night for the minute's silence for the late Monarch, writes Christopher Hope. She hopes that sense of unity will last far for more than just one day, or 10. ORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection she may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in all good works, to the glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. They came from The Mall and drove towards Westminster Abbey. Let us pray that we may be given grace to live as those who believe in the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection to eternal life. Members of the Royal family will return to the chapel for the intimate event, where she will be buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel. pic.twitter.com/pHzpUJwgYb. Her husband was a right comedian. It began on Monday at 11:00 BST and the BBC is broadcasting live coverage of the ceremony on television, radio and iPlayer. The transfer from the gun carriage to the vehicle took place in a still silence as the King, the Queen Consort and other senior members of the Royal Family stood to its side just metres away. Queen Elizabeth state funeral. The choir now sings the anthem, as the congregation stands. The vehicle will discreetly follow the hearse carrying the Queen's coffin as it travels to Windsor after the funeral procession. The Kings Life Guard will turn out on Horse Guards and will give a Royal Salute as the coffin passes through Horse Guards Arch. My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God : when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. King Charles honours Royal Navy sailors who were involved in the Queen's funeral procession. There are a number of positions in Parliament that would overlook the route, but access has been closed off ahead of the days commemorations. The head of the procession leading the Queen's coffin through London has reached the Wellington Arch monument at Hyde Park Corner where the coffin will be transferred on to the state hearse. Getty Images. The observers, weary from a long day of mourning and for many, more than a week seemed to be chatty and in good spirits as they headed out. A police officer is opening a gate so the procession can file under the arch, where they will pause. He said the atmosphere in Exchange Square had been "respectful and calming". Amen. In the last 10 days that has been incredible.". Royal The King Tuesday 30 May 2023, 9:04pm King Charles honours Royal Navy sailors who were involved in the Queen's funeral procession. Party delegates will also sing the national anthem at the start of the gathering, for the first time in recent history. The first hymn is The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended written by John Ellerton, and which evokes the image of one day, one era, leading into another.. It felt very much like that silence before something was about to happen. Many watching the service on their phones and iPads, so theres a kind of ambient awareness of the ceremony. William was dressed in blue military garb and appeared solemn as the convoy of vehicles drove past hordes of mourners. Over the past four days, hundreds of thousands of people waited patiently for up to 24 hours in a queue stretching over five miles for the chance to file past the monarch's coffin as it lay in state at Westminster Hall. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. In communion with all the blessed saints, and aided by the angels and archangels and all the armies of the heavenly host, may thy portion this day be in peace, and thy dwelling in the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, who died aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, was honored with a state funeral on Monday morning at Westminster Abbey. John Donne (1572-1631). John Ellerton (1826-93) Clement Scholefield (1839-1904) arranged by James O'Donnell (b 1961). Slowly, more and more ranks of Guardsmen filled The Mall and encircled the Queen Victoria Memorial, where they stood to attention. Amen. Representing the churches of Northern Ireland: The Royal Family was received at the Great West Door by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. Lt Col Wells, who will be commanding all the troops lining the route along the long walk,also had the honour of dancing with the Queen at a party in Balmoral in 2001. The doors of Westminster Hall, where the queen is lying in state, will close to the public at 6:30 a.m., in preparation for the queens coffin to be moved to It was one of those cards designed so you could only see the Queens face on the outside through a cut out and then when you opened it you saw the picture of them both inside.. All the staff have filed out of Buckingham Palace to line the procession in front, Bryony Gordon writes. The final leg of Monday's journey for Queen Elizabeth II, who served as the constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom for 70 years, follows a state funeral at Westminster Abbey and a procession through the city. For those who would prefer to observethe ceremonyin a communal atmosphere, venues across the country are opening their doors and big screens have been erected. The previously unpublished image shows her walking on moorland. King Charles honours Royal Navy sailors who were involved in the Queen's funeral procession. Toward the end of the ceremony an announcer called for two minutes of silence, and the crowd complied willingly before breaking into "God Save the King. Also seen in the procession was Neil MacGregor, the former director of the British Museum and broadcaster who was representing the Order of Merit, which recognisese distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. The Procession of Religious Representatives moved to places in the Nave and the Sacrarium. Westminster Abbey's tenor bell has started to toll once per minute for 96 minutes in a nod to the years of the Queen's life. Standing between her brother and mother, little Princess Charlotte bobbed along to the music as the National Anthem played out, seeing the State Hearse off the square and on its route to Windsor, writes Eleanor Steafel. At 8.20am, security allowed members of the public through to the barriers on the anti-clockwise section of the memorial before they plan to shut down The Mall at 9am. Near the Queen Victoria memorial, two people have draped Union flags over the barrier. Amen. The Liberal Democrats cancelled their conference because it fell within the period of national mourning, but the Conservatives are going ahead with theirs in Birmingham from 2 October. Mourners lining the barriers on Constitution Hill waved red and white roses as the Queen's coffin passed them. An iPad mounted in the crook of a plane tree is serving as just one of series of makeshift cinemas for mourners outside Buckingham Palace, writesHenry Bodkin, on Constitution Hill. With thanksgiving we praise God for her constant example of Christian faith and devotion. Princess Charlotte looked out at the crowds of people lining the street as she rode past in a car with the Queen Consort, the Princess of Wales and her brother Prince George. He wrote on Twitter: Today marks the passing of an era.The dignity, courage, spirit, selflessness and good humour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II showed throughout her reign will always be with us. As the hearse drove off flowers were thrown into the road by members of the public watching from behind a fence. Her Late Majestys example was not set through her position or her ambition, but through whom she followed. Slough is a change point between Paddington and Windsor and Eton Central one of two overland stations serving Windsor Castle. A Sovereigns Standard of the Household Cavalry will follow immediately behind the coffin. All stood as the Procession of the Coffin entered the Abbey. St George's Chapel is already packed with mourners ahead of the committal service at 4pm. The service is sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St Jamess Palace, (Joseph McHardy, Director of Music) under the direction of James ODonnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Westminster Abbey. The streets of London were lined with mourners and well-wishers as the hearse made its journey to Windsor. Veterans wore polished medals while tourists perched on the edge of sturdy suitcases. Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince George of Wales arrive at Westminster Abbey for The State Funeral of Queen It was special for me because my brother was in the first band that set off. Princess Charlotte could be seen looking around from under the brim of her hat while the mourners sang The Lord's My Shepherd. Behind them were the Princess and the Prince of Wales, with Prince Charlotte and Prince George between them and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Amen. Ms Thorpe said: "I would really like to have gone to London but it wasn't to be. Mr Bollard, 29, who travelled to London from Bath, said: "The funeral was very powerful. A tri-Service Guard of Honour of 3 Officers and 53 Rank and File from each Service with Colours draped, and accompanied by a Band of the Royal Marines with Drums draped and muffled will be mounted in Parliament Square. Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Sir John Major have arrived at Westminster Abbey. Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave. WebAt 6.30am on the morning of Monday 19th September, the Lying-in-State will end. The crowd around the edges of Parliament Square fell to a hush, as a contingent of the Scots Guards and Royal Navy filed past. Grant to its citizens grace to work together with honest and faithful hearts, each caring for the good of all; that, seeking first thy kingdom and its righteousness, they may possess all things needful for their daily sustenance and the common good; through Jesus Christ our Lord. From the day she found out she was going to be Queen she too it in her stride, took hold of it, and empowered herself. Ms Bryant added that for her the Queen represented "stability and reliability" and she feels she had "kept our country stable" by always being there. We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. A sea of smartphones greeted the funeral procession as it arrived in Whitehall, with the crowd descending into silence as the coffin came past. The King, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex went first. Ahead of the service, the Princess of Wales could be seen holding Charlotte's hand, and giving her a reassuring touch on the shoulder. Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby. But I really needed to be somewhere today to commemorate this." Former US president Barack Obama has paid tribute to the Queen's "kindness and consideration" as he recalled his meetings with the monarch. Near-silence then fell as spectators awaited the Queen. There is now a two minutes silence, to be observed across the United Kingdom. Amen. The Queen also celebrated the weddings of two of her children and one of her grandchildren at the church. "The guys carrying Her Majesty's coffin, I was in that company, so it's more poignant for me and I feel pride. Buckingham Palace has released the order of service for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. Lots of people started to get here at about 7am. Sir Keir Starmer has said the Queens funeral marked the passing of an era as he planned to open Labours conference with a tribute to the late monarch and the national anthem. Mr Slater, wearing a beret with his fusilier's hackle, said the Queen was "the best boss I ever had." Why art thou so full of heaviness, O my soul : and why art thou so disquieted within me? Members of the armed forces and the household staff are filing onto the green around the Wellington Memorial. Opposite Buckingham Palace, there is no pleasing some people, writes correspondent Jack Hardy. When the last of the vehicles in the procession had disappeared, emotion ran high. Standing opposite Buckingham Palace, 10-year-old Annabelle Phillips, from Epsom, Surrey, said she made eye contact with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and the Princess of Wales as their car followed the funeral cortge past the palace. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: "It was the honour of a lifetime, and among its saddest moments, to preach at the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, whose hope and faith in Jesus Christ inspired her servant leadership.". And when Edward died, weeks before Royal Ascot in 1910, there was no question of cancelling, but attendees wore magnificent black outfits instead. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. The crowds lining Constitution Hill erupted into cheers as the Prince of Wales rode past in the direction of Buckingham Palace. I go to prepare a place for you. She wore pearls to the funerals of her uncle the Duke of Windsor in 1972, the Duchess of Windsor in 1986, Princess Diana in 1997, her mother Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret, both in 2002, as well as that of her father King George VI in 1952. His Majesty The King has presented Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth IIs Funeral Procession. They are followed by Receiver General Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE High Bailiff of Westminster. Windsor residents have turned out to pay tribute to a well-liked neighbour, as well as a monarch. She is wearing a caped dress with a round neck. The Queen had a long association with Westminster Abbey. Those who hadn't slept there overnight showed up early in the morning with cameras and coffee cups in hand. The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. Prince Harry received a call from his father when he was mid-air, shortly before landing in Aberdeen. At 11.55am the congregation stood to observe the two-minute silence out of respect for the former monarch. Veteran Wendy Paull, who served in Iraq, Bosnia and Afghanistan said the Queen was her inspiration and a role model for women, writes Will Bolton. The Royal family have walked into Westminster Abbey. 12 Images Jill Biden was sharply suited while attending Queen Elizabeth IIs funeral in London on Monday morning. Its very hard not to be enthusiastic working at the Abbey. Sir Patrick Vallance, the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government who become well known for his press conference appearances throughout the pandemic, was one of the figures to process through Westminster Abbey at the beginning of the Queens funeral service, writes Dan Capurro. Like as the hart, a setting of Psalm 42 by Master of the Kings Music, Judith Weir, was composed specially for the service, as was the anthem Who shall separate us?, drawing on words from Romans 8, by Sir James MacMillan. While some mourners appeared frustrated with the disruption, one man picked up his dog to pose for a photograph with a soldier. Before that, they had stood quietly with their heads bowed during the two-minute silence. Back when we were just beginning to navigate life as President and First Lady, she welcomed us to the world stage with extraordinary generosity. There was a hush from the crowd in Whitehall, as the funeral procession moved past the Cabinet War Rooms, the Cenotaph and Downing Street. 43 Images Princess Anne wore royal attire at the procession for the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II in London at Westminster Abbey. After securing a spot right at the front of the five metre deep crowd they had managed to sneak in a quick nap before the day began properly. Psalm 23, attributed to Jessie Seymour Irvine (1836-87) harmony by David Grant (1833-93) descant by William Baird Ross (1871-1950). Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Amen. Now, the late Queens coffin is carried from the service. O grave, where is thy victory? Never has this famous thoroughfare in London been more busy, never has it been more quiet, writes Jack Hardy. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. O God, from whom cometh everything that is upright and true: accept our thanks for the gifts of heart and mind that thou didst bestow upon thy daughter Elizabeth, and which she showed forth among us in her words and deeds; and grant that we may have grace to live our lives in accordance with thy will, to seek the good of others, and to remain faithful servants unto our lives' end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. It was quite quiet. Her Majestys coffin has entered Westminster Abbey. The royal family watched on in two rows, with the King, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl and the Countess of Wessex in the first row. Amen. It was a touching gesture repeated twice, once for the monarch just departed and one several moments later when the new King passed slowly behind. The Commendation, given by the Archbishop of Canterbury: Let us commend to the mercy of God, our maker and redeemer, the soul of Elizabeth, our late Queen. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said the funeral of the Queen will be a day for reflection and respect. After the majestical funeral pomp and military spectacle, unsurpassed in the nations living memory and watched across the world, the final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II would belong only to her family. For years they served her loyally and now it was time for them to pay one final mark of respect, writes Jack Hardy. May God heal their sorrow, may the gap left in their lives be marked with memories of joy and life. Prince Edward took out a hankerchief to wipe his eyes and nose, exchanging a look with his brother Prince Andrew sitting next to him. The Duke of Sussex did not, because he is not in military uniform. Whitehall has similarly been disrupted, with barriers covering the streets to funnel visitors who have come to catch a glimpse of proceedings. "She was an amazing lady and we'll all take inspiration from the way she's led her life.". Michelle and I were lucky enough to know Her Majesty The Queen. ", Speaking about seeing the Queen's final journey, her father, Steve Dauncey, a 36-year-old sales consultant, said: "It's a great event to celebrate both their reign and an opportunity to see such a diversity of people coming together, united for the same cause of celebration but also mourning - it's really special.". Among those watching the state funeral on the big screen was Austrian student Emilia Wolfbauer who said she had "goosebumps" when she saw how many people had gathered to watch. Four vehicles with flags were seen driving ahead of Harry's car. 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. I go to prepare a place for you. Thispresents a reflective moment in the service. Picture: PA. Members of the Royal family as during the Procession of the Coffin. Here are the words, if you need them and would like to sing along: Yea, though I walk through deaths dark vale. The route is being lined by the armed forces from Westminster Abbey to the top of Constitution Hill at the Commonwealth Memorial Gates. Her state funeral was held on Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey in London followed by a committal service at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Sussex has just travelled down The Mall with a police escort. Many viewers are wearing black clothes to mourn and the crowd is silent as they watch the broadcast from Westminster Abbey. Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. But to many in the crowd outside Westminster Abbey, it was made joyous by the company of others and a sense that they had done all they could to thank the late monarch. We have all the details here. The huge white and green displays of blooms included asiatic lilies, gladioli, alstroemeria, eustoma and foliage of English oak, weeping birch and the sprigs of myrtle. Thy choicest gifts in store on him be pleased to pour, long may he reign. In the front of the south transept will be Realms governors general and then commonwealth counties followed by other nations including the US. Tuesday 20 September 2022 01:58, UK Queen Royal "People were trying to make it so that everyone could see. All rights reserved. She added that the atmosphere was "lovely" and there had been "no crazy stuff". Elizabeth Dalziel for NPR It has now has entered The Mall, as the funeral procession continues towards Buckingham Palace. All is quiet. The late Queen's coffin was draped in the royal standard. The people spoke so eloquently. Winkleman played Big Suze, the love interest of Robert Webb's character Jeremy, in long-running Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, which also starred David Mitchell. A radio broadcast of the Queen's funeral is being played over the speakers on Horseguards Road. hide caption. John Williams, 66, says he saw the late Queen and Prince Philip several times out in the town. The service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, who said in his Bidding: Settings of the Burial Sentences by William Croft and Henry Purcell, both former Organists of Westminster Abbey, were sung as the Procession of the Coffin moved through the Abbey. Some emerged 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 to the monarch. All is silent. The Duke of York followed behind, and then the Countess of Wessex and Forfar and the Earl of Wessex and Forfar. This blog is now closed. Some mourners lining the barriers along the route clutched red roses as the sound of the military bands drew closer. Amen. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Speaking outside Hyde Park as a troupe of official black cars with tinted windows passed preceded by police motorbikes, she added that earlier the area had been like a "ghost town" compared to how bustling with crowds it was now. O death, where is thy sting? Thank you for following along. She came through on the train quite often, he said. The service is being led by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, who will also be pronouncing the blessing. Veronica Knibbs-Hughes said being there in person gave her a chance to show her appreciation for the queen, as well as meet people across race, class and culture lines. And now, the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London and Dean of His Majestys Chapels Royal. O grave, where is thy victory?, The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Elizabeth Truss MP, read from John 14: 1 9: In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. The Queen's state funeral took place at Westminster Abbey, with the King and members of the Royal Family leading a procession of her coffin through London - and then to Windsor as thousands lined the route. With admiration we recall her life-long sense of duty and dedication to her people. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. GOD, from whom cometh everything that is upright and true: accept our thanks for the gifts of heart and mind that thou didst bestow upon thy daughter Elizabeth, and which she showed forth among us in her words and deeds; and grant that we may have grace to live our lives in accordance with thy will, to seek the good of others, and to remain faithful servants unto our lives end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Prince George was reading the order of service during the Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon, while Princess Charlotte was seen whispering to her mother. Mounties of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police lead the procession followed immediately by representatives of the George Cross foundations from Malta, the former Royal Ulster Constabulary, and four representatives from the NHS. Harry, wearing a morning suit on to which his medals were pinned rather than military uniform, the traditional dress permitted of working members of the royal family at ceremonial events, kept his gaze focused ahead during the procession from Westminster Hall to the abbey and later at Windsor Castle. FILE - Members of the public file past as King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward hold a vigil beside the coffin of their mother, Queen 43 Images. The 50-year-old became emotional when speaking about her former boss. The Grenadier Guards are the most senior of the foot guards regiments and the Queen was their colonel-in-chief. Pursuivants and Heralds of Arms of Scotland: March, Falkland, Linlithgow, Unicorn, Ormond Carrick, Rothesay, Marchmont, Pursuivants and Heralds of Arms of England: Portcullis, Bluemantle, Rouge, Dragon, Wales, Norfolk, Maltravers, Windsor, York, Richmond, Household of Queen Elizabeth II: Master of the Horse, Lord Steward, Director of the Royal Collection, Comptroller, Lord Chamberlain's Office, Master of the Household, Keeper of the Privy Purse, Private Secretary, The Queen's Page, The Queen's Page, Palace Steward. Put thy trust in God: for I will yet give him thanks for the help of his countenance. Amen. She was then buried next to late husband Philip in a private ceremony. [1 Corinthians 15: 2026, 53end]. "Where meek souls will receive him still the dear Christ enters in," Justin Welby proclaims. The pipes start. Amen. The King. Next is Shermara Fletcher, Principal Officer for Pentecostal and Charismatic Relations, Churches Together in England, who says: Confident in Gods love and compassion, let us pray for all those whose hearts are heavy with grief and sorrow. Again at His Majesty's request, the wreath is made in a totally sustainable way, in a nest of English moss and oak branches, and without the use of floral foam. In Ireland we take our funerals much as we take our tea: brisk, chatty and with a minimum of fuss. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Thats all for today, drawing our live coverage of the Queens death, period of mourning and funeral to a close. He had served in Afghanistan before becoming a tailor for the last seven years following a back injuryfrom weight-lifting and riding. Meanwhile, the Kings Guards have lined the mall in preparation for the procession. The gun salutes being fired every minute from Hyde Park continue to punctuate a silent atmosphere at nearby Wellington Arch. The arch is topped by a large bronze sculpture, depicting the angel of peace descending on the four-horsed chariot of war. Nine-year-old Tom Murray, from east Belfast, was the young boy with the Paddington teddy. WebThe Telegraph 3.62M subscribers Subscribe 2M views Streamed 7 months ago The day has come to say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral. He's been training for this moment for five years. Mrs Zelenska, who met the Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace yesterday, said the Queen's attention to Ukraine "was an important signal of support". In my Fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. A young boy made room beside him on his fold-out chair for his Paddington Bear teddy. Tuesdays Daily Mail: Her final journey #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/eM89vOsvLj, Another two-part wrap, this time for the i, which says its The end of the Elizabethan Age., Front and back page of Tuesdays i: The end of the Elizabethan age #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/NS0deWPrw0. "It's quite a big thing - the Queen having been our monarch most of our lives, I know that we're probably not going to see another Queen in our lifetime," she said. The music was incredible - it gave me goosebumps.". He offered his gratitude to "all those countless people who have been such a support and comfort to my Family and myself in this time of grief". At Wellington Arch, all is silent save for the boom of the minute guns in Hyde Park and the swell of music approaching. The planes landing and taking off from Heathrow have stopped, so for a few minutes it has been oddly peaceful here, writes Edward Cumming. She said that she felt emotional as the thousands of mourners in Windsor went quite for the two-minute silence as they watched the funeral in Westminster Abbey from big screens. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. The Earl and Countess of Wessex were particularly emotional as the Westminster Abbey service began, writes Royal Editor Hannah Furness. My table thou hast furnished in presence of my foes; my head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. Service in life, hope in death. Rarely has such a promise been so well kept! If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. As the hearse passed out of the red gates, the crowd cheered and clapped out of respect. I got completely choked up, admitted Nadine Vincent, 49, from south London. All is quiet outside the great West door. His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, said: Let us give thanks for Queen Elizabeth's commitment to the Commonwealth throughout her reign, for her service and dedication to its peoples, and for the rich bonds of unity and mutual support she sustained. French President Emmanuel Macron moved slowly through the north lantern towards his seat in the south transept with his wife Brigitte. Then, in a spectacle not seen for generations, her coffin - on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy, drawn by 142 sailors - was taken in a solemn procession to The Pallbearers are now carefully transferring the coffin into the State Hearse. We shed lots of tears in there but it was for a worthy cause. The short procession from Westminster Hall, to the sound of bagpipes and with Big Ben tolling, took around eight minutes. Few leaders receive the outpouring of love we have seen. Shes also raised up the Commonwealth to be a really important organisation. There were shouts of "open the road", as police faced questions from spectators about the exit system from Whitehall. The funeral was very sad, the King looked like he was crying.. The gothic chapel is filled with chatter as the organ plays quietly ahead of the arrival of the state hearse and royal family. My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God : when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? At the end of her life she suffered from dementia and couldnt remember very much, but when the Queen came on TV she still recognised her, she meant that much to her.. The gathering on the lawns outside the citys City Hall was diverse, but its purpose was unifying to pay respects to the late Queen. The Queen's coffin has arrived at Westminster Abbey and has been carried inside by the bearer party of Grenadier Guards ahead of the state funeral service. A total of 10,000 officers were deployed for the Queens funeral on Monday. The crowds on Long Walk cheered and applauded as a contingent of police officers made their way towards Windsor Castle, writes Will Bolton. I have to admit its strange coming back here for her funeral after being here, on duty, for so many happy occasions - such as the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan and Princess Beatrice.. Now when I think thereupon, I pour out my heart by myself : for I went with the multitude, and brought them forth into the house of God; In the voice of praise and thanksgiving : among such as keep holy-day. Some onlookers are dressed up, like Farzana Khan. Here's what we can expect from the final funeral procession. A lone white pigeon flew across the square in front of the west door. Prince George and Princess Charlotte walked in between their parents behind the Queen's coffin as part of a solemn procession through Westminster Abbey. After accompanying the hearse on the road journey of around 90 minutes, the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence headed for the castle's Home Park to proceed to the Quadrangle. Barry Boffy MBE, a former British Transport Police employee from Bristol, was invited to the funeral in London,but missedit because his train wasstopped near Slough. The 68-year-old retired youth worker took the Metro from Sunderland to join several hundred, and said: "I'm glad I came. He says: "God grant to the living grace; to the departed rest; to the Church, The King, the Commonwealth, and all people, peace and concord, and to us sinners, life everlasting; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. This includes foliage chosen for its symbolism: Rosemary for remembrance; Myrtle, the ancient symbol of a happy marriage, and cut from a plant that was grown from a sprig of myrtle in Her Late Majesty's wedding bouquet in 1947; And English oak, which symbolises the strength of love. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Later in the afternoon, the bells of the Abbey are rung fully-muffled by the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers in a peal of Stedman Caters, comprising 5096 changes. That years event is now remembered as Black Ascot. I knew when that hymn came on, Id shed a tear.. They were conducted to their seats in the Lantern, where they remained seated until the Queen's coffin entered the Abbey. Those who usually work on the estate have been urged to stay away, with parliamentary staffers getting blocked from entering by policemen. It wasn't as solemn as I expected. The Dean pronounced the Blessing. A handful of military figures are waiting by the monument for the arrival of the Queen's funeral procession. The last state funeral for a monarch was, of course, in 1952 when George VI died and the new queen, her mother, grandmother and sister cast ethereal figures in their long black veils, said to be around 18 inches over the face and one and a half yards down the back. After a moments silence, the national anthem rings out across Westminster Abbey, including a second verse. Peter Watkinson, 53, who served with the Grenadier Guards, and Tony Ross, 55, who served with the Welsh Guards, watched the funeral service together in Manchester's Exchange Square, where it was shown on a big screen. The cortge is approaching its final destination - Wellington Arch, writes Eleanor Steafel. The Queen's coffin, followed by the King, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, Duke of York and the Princess Royal, has begun its procession towards Wellington Arch after it was placed back onto the State Gun Carriage. The King, 73, joined members of the royal family as they followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin for a procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey The contrast with the earlier grandeur of Britains official goodbye, with its pipers, buglers, and muffled bells; its kings, queens, prime ministers and presidents in the gothic splendour of Westminster Abbey, could not have been more marked. As the bulk of the congregation filled the seats, there was buzz of chatter and excitement ahead of the solemn occasion. Planned in line with the late Queens wishes, the state funeral will see members of the public join royalty, heads of state, and the might of the military for an event that the Palace hopes will unite people across the globe. As the late Queens coffin was carried into Westminster Abbey, loud speakers across The Mall burst into life, broadcasting the choral singing to tens of thousands lining the roads, writes Jack Hardy. Credit: PA. Royal Navy And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Even after lining up for 13 hours to see the queen, and seeing her coffin at multiple mourning events, she says it wasnt until she picked out her handbag last night that she teared up thinking about the end of feminine reign. pic.twitter.com/4qCwAGKmJQ. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? I've never witnessed anything like this. There appeared to be few gaps along the roadside as the public paid their respects to the late monarch. The square is quiet for just a few seconds. an order of service for St George's Chapel, Windsor, White House says Biden is fine after fall on stage, Twitter loses second head of trust under Elon Musk, Amol Rajan: Schofield's hands were shaking, Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order, Congress approves debt deal, averting a US default, Mexican police find 45 bags of human remains. The Times, a newspaper that loves a wrap-around picture on big occasions, also goes with a photograph of the Queens coffin being carried into Westminster Abbey. THE CEREMONY (6 a.m. EST) The funeral is due to start at 11 a.m. local time (6 a.m. in New York) with the abbey packed full of world leaders and dignitaries, as Among those who watched the service at Bristol Cathedral were Will Spencer and Lara Elliott. Still, they seemed to admire the queen's decades of service and concluded that "no one's perfect. "People were hugging all around us and crying.". At 13:00, at the foot of the arch, the National Anthem will play out as the Queens coffin is lifted from the gun carriage and placed in the State Hearse, to be taken on to Windsor Castle. A significant crowd remains in Whitehall, with police officers on the scene trying to manage the situation as bottlenecks build up in several areas. Royals have long accessorised their black mourning clothes with pearls and diamonds - a tradition started by Queen Victoria, who only wore colourless gems, along with black jet, after the death of her husband, writes Sarah Royce-Greensill. Amen. One couple had travelled from Manchester in their camper van to watch the late Queens final procession, after being assured by local authorities that they would be able to attend with their Staffordshire Bull Terrier. we have all the details you need to know. Give us this day our daily bread. The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry are led by Trumpet Major Julian Sandford. It meant they always had something to fall back on when chatting together, adding that when he joined the military he never expected to hold such a role. The choir now sing the psalm, which has been composed especially for this service. 1926 - 2022"., May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.In loving memory of Her Majesty The Queen.1926 - 2022 pic.twitter.com/byh5uVNDLq. Sir Patrick was there to represent the Order of the Bath, an order of chivarly founded by George I in 1725. London's City Hall said public viewing areas for the procession of the Queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch are full. The retired railway worker says he greeted the royal train on a few occasions when it came into Windsor and Eton Central station. He had a reflective expression on his face as he travelled in the vehicle. Every head in the crowd turned as one, as the Queen's coffin was carried through Whitehall and the historic surroundings, past the Cabinet War Rooms, past the Cenotaph and past Downing Street. The sailors have now borne the gun carriage awaiting the Queens coffin with 14 gentlemen at arms wait lined up each side facing the gun carriage. Inspire those in authority, that they may promote justice and the common good; give to all its citizens the spirit of mutual honour and respect; and grant to us all grace to strive for the establishment of righteousness and peace; for the honour of thy name. Then came the Prince and Princess of Wales. The Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, sang, During the Sentences the Procession of the Coffin moved through the Abbey, HER MAJESTY'S COFFIN surmounted by The Imperial State Crown, The Orb and The Sceptre and borne by the Bearer Party, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Princess Royal, The Countess of Wessex and Forfar, The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, The Princess of Wales, The Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales, The Duchess of Sussex, The Duke of Sussex, Household of The former Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall: Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary, Equerry, Master of the Household, Household of The Prince and Princess of Wales: Equerry. Other guests on the bus containing 50 guests including dozens of people who looked like Lords Lieutenants with their partners, included Tom Parker-Bowles, the son of Camila, the Queen. In recognition of Queen Elizabeths service to this United Kingdom, let us rejoice in her unstinting devotion to duty, her compassion for her subjects, and her counsel to her ministers; and we pray for the continued health and prosperity of this Nation. Organ music echoed around as guests chatted to one another, holding their pristine orders of service, which were printed with a royal coat of arms on the front. Christopher Hopeis outside Westminster Abbey: Half of the Cabinet have just arrived in two buses including Wendy Morton, James Cleverly, Chris Heaton-Harris, Kit Malhouse and Kwasi Kwarteng. Once the Coffin Procession and The Kings Procession have both departed from Wellington Arch for Windsor, the bells at Westminster Abbey willring fully muffled throughout the afternoon. It was surreal, Ive never seen them before. Send him victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us: God save The King. Ben Riley-Smith, Political Editor, writes from Parliament: Parliament is almost entirely locked down this morning as tight security measures are adopted for the day of Queen Elizabeth IIs funeral. Some are trying to get a glimpse through the gates into the castle courtyard beyond while others are on the street having a drink, PA Media reports. I know we don't know The Queen, but she's been our head of state for 70 years, you feel as though you know her, you feel as though she's part of the family. Itis so quiet we can hear the tube trains rumbling along under the road. Her service to so many people in this nation, the Commonwealth and the world had its foundation in her following Christ God himself who said that he came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.. It was a really, really nice, fitting tribute.". Feature Downloadable image for the Coronation. 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", Prof. Chris Imafidon wrote books about the queen and met her often thru his work with an education org.He sees her legacy as supporting underprivileged children and said it seemed clear she personally believed in equality, despite the nasty parts of her institutions history. O merciful God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who hast taught us, by his holy Apostle Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in him: We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our sister doth; and that, at the general Resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in thy sight; and receive that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. The Archbishop of Canterbury continued: "People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. A picture of Queen Elizabeth II sits outside the Palace of Westminster and the houses of Parliament where the funeral procession took place in London on Monday. Bugler Andrew Carlisle, who wears a scarlet tunic, sounded the call to begin the ceremony. As the coffin entered, the Choir of Westminster Abbey sang lines, known as The Sentences, from Revelation 14:13, set to music written by William Croft and used at every state funeral since the early 18th century. He added: "It's important to show my respect for the Queen, she gave 70 years of her life and you can count how many days off she had on the fingers of both hands in those 70 years.". They are the Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary, Equerry and Master of the Household. It helps society as a whole.". Senior members of the Royal family, including the King, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, are being driven to Westminster Hall. 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