At Wellington Arch, the coffin was transferred to the State Hearse to travel to Windsor. The Queen's funeral procession will finish at the royal residence of Windsor Castle today (September 19). The doors to Westminster Abbey, where the funeral was held, opened three hours early to the 2,000 invitees. MORE : William and Harry to walk beside King Charles behind The Queens coffin, Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Get your need-to-know The Queens father, King George VI, was the last monarch to lie in state in 1952, now 70 years ago. The Duke of Windsor, who abdicated as Edward VIII, was given a private royal funeral in 1972, although the Garter King of Arms proclaimed words during the service usually reserved for a state funeral and declared him sometime the most high, most mighty and most excellent monarch Edward VIII. By Harry's side: Duke and Duchess of Sussex hold hands as they leave Queen's funeral procession service at Westminster Hall. Big screens are being put up in cities across the UK to allow people to congregate and watch the funeral together. In the coming days, heads of state from across the world will be flying over to remember the life and service of The Queen. The procession route for the Queen has been confirmed (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Queen Elizabeth II has died, ending the longest reign in British history of 70 years.. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was buried in the chapel after she died aged 101 in 2002. The bearer party lifted the coffin out of the hearse and took it up the West Steps. Before the coffin enters St Georges Chapel for a committal service, the King and senior members of the Royal Family are expected to join the procession in the Quadrangle in Windsor Castle. The coffin will then be carried back to the state gun carriage. The Queens coffin will then enter the grounds of Windsor Castle through Shaw Farm Gate on the A308 at 3.06pm. Continuing through the capital, it will pass Hammersmith and Chiswick along the north bank of the River Thames. The Queens funeral procession route at Windsor Castle (Photo: PA) Shaw Farm Gate to St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. MORE : What time is The Queen leaving Buckingham Palace for the final time and which royals will walk with her to Westminster Hall? 8am: The doors to Westminster Abbey, where the funeral will be held, open three hours early to the 2,000 invitees. It has been the scene of former royal weddings, christenings and funerals. The abbey, hosting the funeral service, is the historic church where Britain's kings and queens are crowned, including the Queen's own coronation in 1953. It is also the place where Prince Harry and Meghan got married in 2018 and where the Queens late husband Prince Phillips funeral was in 2021. The Queen's coffin will travel by ceremonial funeral procession The Queens funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19 from 11am. Ceremonial royal funerals, similar to state funerals, are held for members of the Royal Family who hold high military rank, for the consort of the sovereign and the heir to the throne. Thousands of mourners have gathered on The Long Walk at Windsor Castle to gain their spot to see the procession pass. The Last Post was followed by a two minute silence that was observed throughout the UK and across the world. Lessons were read by Ms Truss and the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth. supports HTML5 Spontaneous applause and cheers rang out as the royal hearse passed through west London. Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest today, on Monday, September 19, drawing an end to 10 days of national mourning.. Joined by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the coffin was placed in front of the high altar. At 7.30pm the Queen will be buried alongside the Duke of Edinburgh at the King George VI Memorial Chapel in a private service attended by the King and other family members. She also married Prince Phillip at the Abbey in 1947. The same tribute was paid to her father, King George VI, whose coffin was hauled by the Royal Navy after his sudden death in 1952 saw her propelled to the throne. 3.15pm: Now in Windsor, the final procession to St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle, via the Long Walk, begins at Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road. The Queens funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19 from 11am. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. People hoping to use the railway should be aware there is disruption due to damaged power lines. The last watch of the military vigil will begin at 6am on the morning of the Queens funeral, as the nation prepares to bid the fondest of farewells. There are plenty of public viewing spots for people to witness this historic moment. Get your need-to-know 10.35am: Her Majesty The Queens coffin will leave its current location of Westminster Hall, where HM is lying-in-state, and travel in the State Gun Carriage to Westminster Abbey. The military will line the streets and also join the procession. The chapel is named after the Queens father, who was buried there in 1952 after his death earlier that year. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held hands after ceremony in London today The National Anthem was sung at the end of the service. The public can watch the funeral procession online or on television. Five minutes later, at 3.25pm, some members of the royal family who didnt join the procession arrived at St Georges Chapel for the service. What days and times can you visit and what are the rules? You can read the full order of service here. 7.30pm: The Queen will be interred alongside Prince Philip at King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle privately. King Charles and members of the Royal Family will walk behind the coffin to Wellington Arch, via Parliament Square, Parliament Street, Whitehall, Horse Guards (including Horse Guards Arch and Horse Guards Road), The Mall, Queens Gardens, finally Constitution Hill and Apsley Way. The Queens coffin will finally be lowered into the Royal Vault before being interred in the King George VI memorial chapel, located inside St Georges Chapel. As well as members of the Royal Family, world leaders, monarchs, past and present members of the Queens Household, 17 recipientsof the Victoria Cross, and other notable figures attended the ceremony. The King and other members of the royal family will follow the coffin, alongside members of the Kings Household and the Household of the Prince of Wales. She will be buried alongside her late husband Prince Philip, who died last year. For more stories like this, check our news page. supports HTML5 Full details have been revealed after King Charles met with Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, to approve the carefully choreographed farewell. The service was broadcast live on BBC One, ITV and Sky News for those who wished to watch at home. What days and times can you visit and what are the rules? View or download a map of the facilities at the procession route viewing areas or the Hyde Park screening site. A short service will be held once the coffin has been placed in the hall and then after this, the public will be allowed to enter to pay their respects, from around 5pm onwards. The procession route for the Queen has been confirmed (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Queen Elizabeth II has died, ending the longest reign in British history of 70 years.. Later that night, senior members of the Royal Family will gather for a private interment service before the Queen is laid to rest in the King George VI memorial chapel. She also married Prince Phillip at the Abbey in 1947. The Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall came to an end at 6.30am. The Procession included detachments from the Armed Forces of the Commonwealth. THE state funeral for the Queen took place at Westminster Abbey today as the nation falls silent to remember her extraordinary life of service. Meghan mocks royal protocol and claims she thought curtseying was a joke, Gyles Brandeth defends saying the Queen had cancer, Lady Susan Hussey: How the Queen's aid became embroiled in a race row, Kirstie Allsopp admits she's surprised by the winner on Kirstie's Handmade Christmas. The M4 motorway is currently closed to help with traffic during the funeral procession. The Queens father, King George VI, was the last monarch to lie in state in 1952, now 70 years ago. Queen's funeral: Elizabeth II is buried beside Prince Philip - as royals bid farewell to monarch at procession and poignant services. A short service will be held once the coffin has been placed in the hall and then after this, the public will be allowed to enter to pay their respects, from around 5pm onwards. Heres a definitive guide to the historic event, including timings, routes and information on how to watch. Before the coffin enters St Georges Chapel for a committal service, the King and senior members of the Royal Family are expected to join the procession in the Quadrangle in Windsor Castle. These events include: BBC, ITV and Sky will all be broadcasting the state funeral, as well as all the other ceremonial events. But none of them will have served during such a momentous occasion as the death of a British monarch and the start of a new reign. When the hearse arrives in Windsor, the procession will begin just after 3pm at Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road. U pon reaching Wellington Arch, the late Queens body will be taken from a Gun Carriage and placed into a hearse at 1pm for the 25-mile trip back to Windsor Castle.. A procession will lead through New Palace Yard, Parliament Square and Broad Sanctuary and the Sanctuary, before reaching the Abbey. expected to deploy roughly 20,000 officers, one of the biggest challenges in its history, Final farewell as her coffin is returned home to her beloved Windsor for committal service, Crowds lining London streets say Queens funeral was more moving than they could have imagined, At 6.32am, Black Rod closed the doors on the Queens Lying in State. 11.55am: The funeral will draw to a close with the sounds of the Last Post. The King and members of the Royal Family were in attendance at the ceremony, as well as past and present members of the Queens Household, Governors General, and Realm Prime Ministers. From here people will be able to view the Committal Service in person and large screens will also be set up to allow those in Windsor to view the events in London in the morning. Gun cops and rooftop snipers will be in place while the cortege is moving amid fears of potential terror attacks targeting large crowds. Heres what we can expect in the next few days as preparations for the first state funeral since King George VI in 1952 begin. The funeral procession route at Windsor Castle (Image: PA). And at 3.53pm, the procession arrived at the bottom of the West Steps of St Georges Chapel in Horseshoe Cloister. MORE : How long is The Queen lying in state for? Once the Queens coffin was in the chapel, a televised Committal Service took place, held by the Dean of Windsor. It was one which was steeped in history, the funeral uniting the world in silence as they paid their respects to the Queen, before her coffin was taken to Windsor to be reunited with her beloved Prince Philip. 1pm: Just after this time, Her Majestys coffin will be moved from the State Gun Carriage to the State Hearse, and travel from London to Windsor on an as-yet unknown road. What time is The Queen leaving Buckingham Palace for the final time and which royals will walk with her to Westminster Hall? The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is also expected to deliver a sermon. While The Queen Mothers funeral was held there in 2002, a reigning monarch has not had a funeral there since the 18th century. Meghan mocks royal protocol and claims she thought curtseying was a joke, Gyles Brandeth defends saying the Queen had cancer, Lady Susan Hussey: How the Queen's aid became embroiled in a race row. The Queen will be interred during a private burial at King George VI Memorial Chapel in St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle. New prime minister Liz Truss may be called upon to read a lesson, while the service is expected to be conducted by the Dean of Westminster David Hoyle. The Duke of Edinburgh was given a ceremonial royal funeral last April, as was the Queen Mother in 2002. Meghan mocks royal protocol and claims she thought curtseying was a joke, Gyles Brandeth defends saying the Queen had cancer, Lady Susan Hussey: How the Queen's aid became embroiled in a race row, Kirstie Allsopp admits she's surprised by the winner on Kirstie's Handmade Christmas. Queen Elizabeth II is set to make her final journey to Windsor Castle to be buried this afternoon after the conclusion of her state funeral in London. At the same time, The Lord Chamberlain broke his Wand of Office and placed it on the casket. He was the only sovereign not to have a royal state funeral since 1727, when George I died and was buried abroad. The abbey, hosting the funeral service, is the historic church where Britain's kings and queens are crowned, including the Queen's own coronation in 1953. 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The Queen will continue to lie in state until 06:30 BST on Monday, ahead of her funeral service in nearby Westminster Abbey at 11:00. The day will begin with The Queens coffin being carried from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy. The coffin will then makes its final journey in the afternoon to St Georges Chapel in Windsor Castle. People will be able to watch the 38-minute procession as it passes through the streets. The former MI5 spy chief is the most senior official of the Royal Household. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The Queens coffin will finally be lowered into the Royal Vault before being interred in the King George VI memorial chapel, located inside St Georges Chapel. At 11.55am, the Last Post, a short fanfare associated with military funerals, will sound followed by a two-minute silence. A Hyde Park viewing area with TV screens will also be set up for the occasion, for anyone unable to secure a spot along the procession route, open from 11am today. A senior police officer, known as a gold commander, will head up the operation. In another poignant tribute, the coffin of her beloved late husband, Prince Philip, will be moved from the Royal Vault to join her. It will be led by King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward along with Prince William and Prince Harry. The hearse took the following route to Windsor: In Windsor, the final procession to St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle, via the Long Walk, began at Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road. MORE : How long is The Queen lying in state for? At 3.20pm, the congregation began to enter St Georges Chapel for the committal service. The hall The Queens coffin will now rest in is the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, centred at the heart of British government. browser that The final leg includes the three miles stretch on The Long Walk where people will watch the procession before the committal followed by a private service. 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It will then leave London on the Great West Road the A4 where it will pass south of Heathrow Airport, before going past Staines on the Great South West Road, the A30. Her funeral has been the subject of quiet and respectful planning for decades and will be carried out with military precision to the exact minute. The BBC will be providing full coverage of the funeral across television, radio, iPlayer and BBC Sounds. What days and times can you visit and what are the rules? Minute Guns were fired on the East Lawn, Windsor Castle by the Kings Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, and Sebastopol Bell and the Curfew Tower Bell tolled. A map of the Queens route across Scotland on Sunday 11 September (Photo: PA Media) What time will the procession be? The church has been the scene of former royal weddings, christenings and funerals. The service and processions were broadcast live on BBC One, ITV and Sky News for those who wished to watch at home. latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Kids forced to sleep on floor as Strep A outbreak brings A&E to its knees, Woman in her 90s helps foil bank heist by whacking robber with walking stick, One dead and a dozen missing after huge explosion destroys flats in Jersey, Putins daughter lands top university job in secret appointment, The Queens father, King George VI, was the last monarch to lie in state, will be topped with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre, married Prince Phillip at the Abbey in 1947. The last member of the Royal Family to lie in state was The Queen Mother in 2002 and more than 200,000 people queued to see her coffin. MORE : William and Harry to walk beside King Charles behind The Queens coffin, Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Get your need-to-know Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. READ MORE: Thousands gather ahead of Queen's state funeral - updates. A map of the Queens route across Scotland on Sunday 11 September (Photo: PA Media) What time will the procession be? It is likely to be the biggest security operation the UK has ever seen with thousands set to line the ceremonial route for days to pay their respects ahead of the funeral. video. After travelling from Balmoral to Edinburgh, the Queens coffin returned to London on Tuesday, September 13, accompanied by Princess Anne. Today (Wednesday, September 14), HM will be transported to Westminster Hall in a slow procession at 2.22pm, accompanied by a military parade and members of the Royal Family. The procession route for the Queen has been confirmed (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Queen Elizabeth II has died, ending the longest reign in British history of 70 years.. Once again, there will be a process of Royal Family members and The King behind the State Hearse. A map showing the procession route down the Royal Mile from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral. The Queen's funeral procession will finish at the royal residence of Windsor Castle today (September 19). The Queen's coffin will be carried during the procession on a 123-year-old gun carriage towed by 98 Royal Navy sailors in a tradition dating back to the funeral of Queen Victoria. Activist at centre of Buckingham Palace racism storm shuts charity over safety fears, Meghan Markles brother reacts to Prince Harrys no father Netflix documentary remark, William's rift with Harry 'unlikely' to ever be healed, friend claims, Prince William's emotional tribute after friend killed with son in plane tragedy. Her Majesty spent the night at the Bow Room in Buckingham Palace. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. MORE : What time is The Queen leaving Buckingham Palace for the final time and which royals will walk with her to Westminster Hall? Queen's funeral: Elizabeth II is buried beside Prince Philip - as royals bid farewell to monarch at procession and poignant services. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The route will start in central London at Hyde Park Corner after Her Majesty's funeral at Westminster Abbey. Her coffin will then be driven 22 miles to St Georges Chapel after the funeral, expected to arrive shortly before 4pm for a committal service. A special programme will be on air from 8am to 5pm on BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer, followed by a news bulletin and then a special episode of The One Show called Our Queen Remembered. Her Majesty spent the night at the Bow Room in Buckingham Palace. The Queen's funeral procession will travel along the Mall on Monday (Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire) What time is the Queen's funeral? Viewing areas are being set up in Windsor along the Long Walk, which can be entered via either Kings Road or Albert Road. The Abbey is the resting place of Kings and Queens including Elizabeth I going back 700 years. The abbey, hosting the funeral service, is the historic church where Britain's kings and queens are crowned, including the Queen's own coronation in 1953. At this time, the coffin left Westminster Hall and travelled in the State Gun Carriage to Westminster Abbey. The Queens funeral procession route at Windsor Castle (Photo: PA) Shaw Farm Gate to St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. Queen's funeral: Elizabeth II is buried beside Prince Philip - as royals bid farewell to monarch at procession and poignant services. 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This includes six ceremonial viewing areas from which people can watch the procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch: Two other viewing areas are being set up from which people will be able to view the state hearse as it begins its journey to Windsor, alongside South Carriage Drive at Hyde Park and near the Albert memorial at Kensington Gardens. Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest today, on Monday, September 19, drawing an end to 10 days of national mourning.. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 12pm: The UK will observe a two-minute silence at the end of The Queens funeral. The Sovereigns Piper played a Lament and The Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced the Blessing. Diana, Princess of Wales, was also given a form of ceremonial royal funeral in 1997, despite no longer being an HRH. The Queens funeral procession route at Windsor Castle (Photo: PA) Shaw Farm Gate to St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. Eight viewing areas are being set up in London to allow members of the public to view the funeral procession in person. After travelling from Balmoral to Edinburgh, the Queens coffin returned to London on Tuesday, September 13, accompanied by Princess Anne. The procession will then travel along Albert Road, Long Walk, Cambridge Gate, Cambridge Drive, George IV Gate, Quadrangle (south and west sides), Engine Court, Norman Arch, Chapel Hill, Parade Ground and Horseshoe Cloister Arch. Accompanying the Dean of Windsor, there were prayers said by the Rector of Sandringham, the Minister of Crathie Kirk, and the Chaplain of Windsor Great Park. supports HTML5 The date of the funeral was confirmed to be Monday, September 19, 2022. The day will begin with The Queens coffin being carried from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy. Prime Minister Liz Truss was joined by the leaders of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales in the choir stalls. The hall The Queens coffin will now rest in is the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, centred at the heart of British government. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Big screens are also being erected at Hyde Park, which will be turned on at 9am and will show the state funeral and all ceremonial events. video. The Queen's funeral procession will travel along the Mall on Monday (Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire) What time is the Queen's funeral? browser that The full route the hearse and the royals will take from London to Windsor is as follows: The Queen will later be buried in a private ceremony with the Royal Family at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at 7.30pm. The Queen's coffin will be carried during the procession on a 123-year-old gun carriage towed by 98 Royal Navy sailors in a tradition dating back to the funeral of Queen Victoria. By Harry's side: Duke and Duchess of Sussex hold hands as they leave Queen's funeral procession service at Westminster Hall. The convoys route will involve a quieter, slower journey along A-roads instead of motorways, to allow royal well-wishers to say a final goodbye to the late Queen. The National Anthem followed by a lament played by the Queens piper brought the State Funeral Service to a close. People will be able to watch the 38-minute procession as it passes through the streets. But it is widely expected that the Queen's coffin will be carried upon a gun carriage pulled through the streets of London by naval ratings using ropes rather than horses. Kings and Queens have also been crowned at the Abbey before, and The Queen herself was crowned there during her coronation in 1953. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is also expected to deliver a sermon. Following the funeral, the Queens coffin travelled by gun carriage from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch near Hyde Park Corner, arriving at 1pm. The lying-in-state will officially end on Monday morning at 6.30am, at which point entry to the hall will be closed for members of the public. Over one million mourners and 500 foreign dignitaries are currently descending on London ahead of the Queens state funeral tomorrow. King Charles III and members of the Royal Family walked behind the coffin to Wellington Arch, via Parliament Square, Parliament Street, Whitehall, Horse Guards, The Mall, Queens Gardens, finally Constitution Hill and Apsley Way. The Lord Chamberlain, Baron Parker of Minsmere, will also play a hugely symbolic and little-known role during the funeral. 6.30am: Lying-in-state at Westminster Hall will end. The funeral procession route at Windsor Castle (Image: PA). It will travel through The Queens Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Parliament Square and New Palace Yard, before arriving at Westminster Hall at 3pm. The state funeral service will begin at 11am at Westminster Abbey. Thousands gather ahead of Queen's state funeral - updates, Full list of cancelled Heathrow Airport flights on the day of Queen's Funeral, M4 closed today for Queen's funeral as traffic diversions put in place, Exact time Reading and other parts of Berkshire could see snow fall today, The Met Office has forecast snow in Reading, Wokingham and Windsor, as well as other parts of the county, Lidl opening in Berkshire village 'will attract the wrong kind' - villagers claim, A community has been divided by the plans. The Queen will be interred during a private burial at King George VI Memorial Chapel in St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle. Kings and Queens have also been crowned at the Abbey before, and The Queen herself was crowned there during her coronation in 1953. View or download a map of the facilities at the procession route viewing areas or the Hyde Park screening site. The Last Post, a musical call associated with military ceremonies and wartime remembrance, played from the Lady Chapel at the end of the service. The late monarch's lying in state at Westminster Hall will come to an end this morning at 6.30am, after which her coffin will be transported to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral Service.. When the hearse arrives in Windsor, the procession will begin just after 3pm at Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road. latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Woman in her 90s helps foil bank heist by whacking robber with walking stick, One dead and a dozen missing after huge explosion destroys flats in Jersey, Activist at centre of Buckingham Palace racism storm shuts charity over safety fears, Putins daughter lands top university job in secret appointment, Williams rift with Harry unlikely to ever be healed, friend claims, Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, were broadcast live on BBC One, ITV and Sky News. A huge procession transported the Queen to Wellington Arch following the ceremony in the Abbey. By Harry's side: Duke and Duchess of Sussex hold hands as they leave Queen's funeral procession service at Westminster Hall. Tradition dictates that the Lord Chamberlain must now break his white staff over the Queens grave a symbolic gesture marking the death of the sovereign he serves. Her coffin will be draped in the Royal Standard and when in Westminster Hall, will be topped with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre. to the State Hearse to travel to Windsor. Heres what we can expect in the next few days as preparations for the first state funeral since King George VI in 1952 begin. The late monarch's lying in state at Westminster Hall will come to an end this morning at 6.30am, after which her coffin will be transported to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral Service.. They can watch in person at ceremonial viewing areas along the route of the coffin. Former counter-terror chief Nick Aldworth said police and security services are expecting huge crowds of mourners. View more on twitter View more on twitter Article share tools On ceremonial occasions, the Lord Chamberlain carries a white staff and a gold key, the symbols of his office. View more on twitter View more on twitter Article share tools The distinctive tune is usually played on atrumpet,cornet, or bugle, and is seen as a final farewell to symbolise that the duty of the fallen soldier was over and they could rest in peace. A map showing the procession route down the Royal Mile from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral. A large team of royal courtiers and senior advisers have been called upon at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House in the wake of her death to set the plans in motion. The Queens coffin will rest on a raised platform, known as a catafalque, for four clear days from today. Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest today, on Monday, September 19, drawing an end to 10 days of national mourning.. View or download a map of the facilities at the procession route viewing areas or the Hyde Park screening site. A procession will then travel up Long Walk to Windsor Castle before the committal service begins at 4pm at St Georges Chapel. The state hearse is expected to arrive at Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road, Windsor, at 3.06pm, at which point it will join the procession, which will be formed up and in position. She will be placed alongside her mother and father and the ashes of her sister Princess Margaret, who died in 2002. At 3.40pm, King Charles III and other royal family members who were walking in the procession joined it at the quadrangle on the north side as it passed into Engine Court. A map of the Queens route across Scotland on Sunday 11 September (Photo: PA Media) What time will the procession be? The public can watch the funeral procession online or on television. Sorry, this video isn't available any more. The Queens coffin will rest on a raised platform, known as a catafalque, for four clear days from today. ITV will broadcast the service and procession live as part of a special programme with a documentary film broadcast at 7.30pm and a special programme at 9pm. The procession route for the Queen has been confirmed (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Queen Elizabeth II has died, ending the longest reign in British history of 70 years.. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web What time is The Queen leaving Buckingham Palace for the final time and which royals will walk with her to Westminster Hall? Coverage of the funeral will also be available for free throughout the day on Sky News, the Sky News App, YouTube and on Freeview. The Queen will be interred during a private burial at King George VI Memorial Chapel in St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle. It will then travel west along the south edge of Hyde Park, before passing through Queens Gate and heading along Cromwell Road in Kensington. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held hands after ceremony in London today William and Harry to walk beside King Charles behind The Queens coffin. The coffin will be transported to St Georges Chapel at Windsor after the funeral for a televised committal service. It is also the place where Prince Harry and Meghan got married in 2018 and where the Queens late husband Prince Phillips funeral was in 2021. 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Police and security services will oversee the plans from a central operations room in Lambeth in South London. placed the Queens Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards on the coffin, The Lord Chamberlain broke his Wand of Office, buried together with her husband Prince Philip, William and Kate pay heartfelt tribute to Queen after private burial, Stunning picture of Queen shared by Royal Family after final farewell, London Road (A30) (via under Chiswick Flyover). After the funeral service, the Queens coffin will be taken in procession to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park corner, via Broad Sanctuary Parliament Square (south and east sides), Parliament Street, Whitehall, Horse Guards including Horse Guards Arch, Horse Guards Road, The Mall, Queens Gardens (south and west sides), Constitution Hill and Apsley Way. The Queen's private secretary, Sir Edward Young, who worked for the monarch for more than 18 years, will also play a key role in the coming days. Around noon, the Queens piper will play Reveille, a musical signal typically used to wake up military personnel in the morning, as well as the national anthem and a lament. The Queens coffin will finally be lowered into the Royal Vault before being interred in the King George VI memorial chapel, located inside St Georges Chapel. The Queen's coffin will be carried during the procession on a 123-year-old gun carriage towed by 98 Royal Navy sailors in a tradition dating back to the funeral of Queen Victoria. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, will move from the Royal Vaultin St Georges Chapel to the King George VI Memorial Chapel once the Queen is buried there. At 3.06pm, the State Hearse approached Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road. The journey will begin in London where the coffin is transferred to the hearse at Wellington Arch at 1pm. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The Earl Marshal will take charge of the preparations for the funeral and later, King Charles IIIs coronation. They can watch in person at ceremonial viewing areas along the route of the coffin. In the coming days, heads of state from across the world will be flying over to remember the life and service of The Queen. William and Harry to walk beside King Charles behind The Queens coffin. A map showing the procession route down the Royal Mile from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral. The Queen was then interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle privately. As the Queens coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault, the Dean of Windsor said a Psalm and the Commendation before Garter King of Arms pronounced Her Majestys styles and titles. Minute Guns were fired in Hyde Park by The Kings Troop and Royal Horse Artillery, while Big Ben tolled throughout the duration of the Procession. The new King and senior members of the Royal Family are expected to join the procession in the Quadrangle in Windsor Castle before the coffin is brought into the chapel. The procession will reach the bottom of the West Steps of St Georges Chapel in Horseshoe Cloister at 3.53pm, at which point the coffin will be carried up the steps for the televised committal service at 4pm. 4pm: The Queens coffin will be carried into St Georges Chapel, where a televised Committal Service will take place, held by the Dean of Windsor. The last full state funeral in the UK was for war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1965. A procession, led by the Royal Navy, led through New Palace Yard, Parliament Square and Broad Sanctuary and the Sanctuary, before reaching the Abbey. They are vastly experienced and have worked for or with the royal household for decades. The Choir of St Georges Chapel sang during the service. Mr Aldworth said: Its probably the biggest operation that we're likely to mount in the UK.. A Bank Holiday is expected to be announced by PM Liz Truss to allow the country to draw together in mourning. A private burial took place in The King George VI Memorial Chapel, conducted by the Dean of Windsor. King George VI's coffin was hauled by the Royal Navy after his sudden death in 1952 saw The Queen propelled to the throne Credit: Hulton Picture Company. The church has been the scene of former royal weddings, christenings and funerals. The Queen was buried together with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh to whom she was married for 73 years until his death in April 2021. Princess Margaret also died in 2002, seven weeks before the Queen Mother. video. What days and times can you visit and what are the rules? 3.06pm: Procession of the Queens coffin to St Georges Chapel. 12.15pm: After the funeral, The Queens coffin will travel from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch near Hyde Park Corner, before continuing on to Windsor. U pon reaching Wellington Arch, the late Queens body will be taken from a Gun Carriage and placed into a hearse at 1pm for the 25-mile trip back to Windsor Castle.. A huge procession transported the Queen to Wellington Arch following the ceremony in the Abbey. The Queens coffin will be drawn in a walking procession from the Abbey to Wellington Arch, at Londons Hyde Park Corner before heading to Windsor by hearse. All rights reserved. 3.06pm: Procession of the Queens coffin to St Georges Chapel. 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