Queen Elizabeth funeral

In a country known for pomp and pageantry, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's was filled with spectacle.

In a country known for pomp and pageantry, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill’s was filled with spectacle. Monday was declared a public holiday in honour of Elizabeth, who died on September 8 – and hundreds of thousands of people descended on central London to partake in the historic moment. The trappings of state and monarchy abounded: The coffin was draped with the Royal Standard and atop it sat the Imperial State Crown, sparkling with almost 3,000 diamonds, and the sovereign’s orb and sceptre.

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The Westminster Abbey funeral service order of service has been made public by Buckingham Palace. Additionally, it has made available the order of service ...

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. God save our gracious King, long live our noble King, God save The King. Go forth, O Christian soul, from this world, in the name of God the Father almighty, who created thee; in the name of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who suffered for thee; in the name of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out upon thee and anointed thee. We give thanks to God for Queen Elizabeth’s loyalty to the faith she inherited through her baptism and confirmation, and affirmed at her coronation; for her unswerving devotion to the Gospel; and for her steadfast service as Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Let us commend to the mercy of God, our maker and redeemer, the soul of Elizabeth, our late Queen. The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 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. In recognition of Queen Elizabeth’s 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. Let us pray for His Majesty The King and all the Royal Family; that they may know the sustaining power of God’s love and the prayerful fellowship of God’s people. Under the guidance of James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers, the choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal, St. The Book of Common Prayer 1549 The Very Reverend Dr.

Elizabeth IIs final journey The queens body has arrived at Wellington Arch and will now be taken 35 kilometres to Windsor Castle in a hearse. Photos f.

The King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain will attend the funeral. On Sunday, they attended a reception offered by the new British monarch, Charles III, before the state funeral which will be held on Monday at Westminster Abbey. More than five hundred dignitaries from around the world attend the first state funeral in the 21st century in the UK.

The funeral of the Queen who is Britain's longest-reigning monarch is taking place in London. She died on September 8 at the age of 96, leaving many to mourn ...

The funeral of the Queen who is Britain’s longest-reigning monarch is taking place in London. Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral is currently underway. LIVE: Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral

Buckingham Palace has released the order of service for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It will pay tribute to the Queen's "remarkable reign and lifetime ...

It is a setting of Psalm 42 to music and will be sung unaccompanied. 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. With gratitude we remember her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. In grief and also in profound thanksgiving we come to this House of God, to a place of prayer, to a church where remembrance and hope are sacred duties. The Book of Common Prayer 1549 - We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

From Westminster Abbey to Windsor castle, mourners lined the streets during Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession to bid her farewell.

From Wellington Arch, the queen left London for the last time. Harry and William, in another echo of Diana’s funeral, trailed their grandmother’s coffin side-by-side. whenever she was staying at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Holyrood House or Balmoral Castle. It was reminiscent of a more traumatic death, when their father William and his brother Harry walked behind their mother Diana’s coffin after she died in a car crash in Paris at 36. It also included myrtle, which the queen carried in her wedding bouquet. Family members reunited, world leaders paid their respects, Britons turned out in droves to bid farewell and choirs sang mournful hymns.

The crowd at Westminster Abbey defended their spots along the sidewalk and atop concrete walls with ferocity, but otherwise formed a warm and united ...

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." They unpacked their folding chairs, took out their snacks and even prepared cups of tea, already eager to start reminiscing on a day they're sure to never forget. 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. Some had to travel home, others planned to visit other tributes in the city or spend time with family. Chris Imafidon, who has written books about the queen, says he met her regularly through his work with an education organization and praised her for inviting underprivileged children to the annual Commonwealth Service. Even so, some people in the crowd were bigger fans of the monarchy than others. It was every person for themselves when it came to getting a good view; people defended their spots along the sidewalk and atop concrete walls with ferocity. She admitted that too, he said, pointing to her support for African nations' independence as an example. It helps society as a whole." That act of participation made her feel included, she said. "Sometimes you do feel a bit marginalized, a bit on the edge, and it's nice to be included," she added. Many said that, besides catching a glimpse of the queen's casket during the procession, the highlight of their experience was the sense of unity and sharing the moment with people who were all there for the same reason, regardless of their other differences.

•Osinbajo to King Charles III: I wish and pray you do better than your mother. Deji Elumoye in Abuja and Bayo Akinloye in Lagos. Amid pomp and glory, ...

The dean of Windsor said a psalm and the commendation before the Garter King of Arms pronounced the queen’s styles and titles as the coffin was lowered into the royal vault. The vice president stated, “And just the gravity of someone who doesn’t hold political office is so well respected and well regarded. “And that he, perhaps, does even better than his mother, which is the hope of his mum. At the end of the service, the monarch’s coffin was taken to Wellington Arch through the Mall on the gun carriage, such as not seen before on the streets of London since the funeral of ex-UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1965. When the queen acceded to the throne at 25, her “life changed overnight from that of a young naval wife and mother to a busy head of state. She was to become known for her sense of duty and devotion to a life of service,” a titular leader for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, gave the sermon and the commendation. The last post sounded to mark the end of the service and was followed by two minutes’ silence observed in the Abbey and throughout the UK. Hundreds of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the queen’s coffin as millions worldwide held their breath to watch her stately funeral in the majesty and grandeur of St. The final burial was a private affair attended by the queen’s family members. European royalty and Commonwealth leaders were among the 500 foreign dignitaries at the state funeral in London on Monday. Two thousand guests and dignitaries were seated in the breath-taking chapel.

Both Meghan Markle and Princess Charlotte became emotional during the service. Prince Harry had a sweet moment with Meghan, while Prince William stayed close to ...

[Prince Harry wasn't able to salute](https://www.insider.com/prince-harry-didnt-salute-at-queens-funeral-like-other-royals-2022-9) alongside his family because he was stripped of his military titles when he stepped back from royal duties in the spring of 2020, according to [Hello! King Charles III placed the Queen's company camp color of the Grenadier Guards flag on the coffin before the Lord Chamberlain Baron Parker "broke" his wand of office. The new king and his heir to the throne sat side by side. [Meghan tearing up](https://www.insider.com/meghan-markle-crying-at-queen-elizabeth-funeral-photo-2022-9) during the service. [Royal Family's](https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1571805807196655617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1571805807196655617%7Ctwgr%5E9a792e57217f2a7b55dd529266b3cd15faf473ed%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2Flive%2F2022%2F09%2F19%2Fworld%2Fqueen-elizabeth-funeral) official account, King Charles also selected the [flowers for the wreath on his mother's coffin](https://www.insider.com/queens-funeral-details-you-missed-explainer-2022-9). [gifted to them by the Queen for the funeral](https://www.insider.com/royal-family-queen-elizabeth-funeral-outfits-tributes-details-2022-9).

There was little sobbing at Queen Elizabeth's funeral. This is England, after all. But the stiff upper lip was quivering as the royals said farewell.

Then, almost imperceptibly, the coffin lowered into the floor of the church. As the committal service replete with sung hymns and liturgical readings wound down, there came a moment of marked transition. This was the queen’s Fell pony Emma, one of many horses she doted on during a lifetime of devotion to those regal animals. But in contrast to all that were countless 2022 touches. Sharing that normally private event had a way of making you feel as if everyone's grandmother had died. Many waited for nearly an hour for the motorcade to make its way from the abbey to the park, and in their exuberance at one point spontaneously broke into another chorus of “God Save the King.” The event was at once ceremonially ancient and unavoidably modern. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, thousands of Britons and billions of television viewers around the globe took in scenes out of a storybook. He left a handwritten note on his mother’s coffin reading “In loving and devoted memory,” signed Charles R, for "Rex," Latin for king. In a country and a world that so often lacks unity, there seemed to be nothing but. The spectacle of it all was breathtaking. A woman who – in dying at age 96 after 70 years on the throne – was history.

In a grand burial steeped in tradition and a reflection of the widespread popularity she gained, Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest.

Later on Monday, the king and his relatives are expected to be at the King George VI memorial chapel for a private burial, when the queen will be laid to rest next to her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. According to the order of service for her funeral, members of the congregation were advised to “refrain from using private cameras, video, or sound recording equipment”, just as “mobile phones and other electronic devices” were expected to be switched off. In a grand burial steeped in tradition and a reflection of the widespread popularity she gained throughout her seven-decade rule, Queen Elizabeth II of England has been laid to rest.

A clip from Queen Elizabeth II's funeral broadcast shows Prince Harry purportedly not singing the royal anthem “God Save the King”.

You’ve picked a short clip where he isn’t opening his mouth that wide but you can see if you look closely he is. Expressing this view a Twitter user wrote, “Prince Harry didn’t sing the National Anthem to his father Total, utter, disrespect for his father, the nation, the Crown and the monarch that pays him. [September 19, 2022] [@SkyNews]Prince Harry didn’t sing the National Anthem to his father 😡Total, utter, disrespect for his father, the nation, the Crown and the monarch that pays him. I really don’t understand why Prince Harry and his wife are treated with so much hatred and disrespect. [September 19, 2022] Traditionally, only the reigning monarch does not sing the British anthem, therefore Harry’s tightlipped silence made him stand out.