The Royal British Legion paid a special
tribute to Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral as it lowered
dozens of flags for Her Late Majesty as her coffin passed the
Cenotaph. Ex-Service Association standard bearers dipped their
flags as the funeral procession approached and bowed their heads as
the coffin came into view. The standards remained dipped as the
coffin passed. Marching…
A wreath of flowers from her beloved homes, with a nod to her wedding, adorns Queen Elizabeth's coffin
19th September 2022
King Charles III chose the flowers in the
wreath on top of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin. The
blooms include deep red, bright pink and regal gold petals, cut
from the gardens of several of Her Late Majesty’s beloved homes.
Poignantly, the…
The Queen and Prince Philip's wedding hymn rings out at Westminster Abbey at her State Funeral
19th September 2022
One of the hymns sung at the wedding of
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has rung once more through
Westminster Abbey at her State Funeral. Mourners sang Psalm 23 to
the tune of Crimond, the version chosen by the young couple for
their marriage. The Scottish air…
Prince George and Princess Charlotte do 'Gan-Gan' proud as they join procession for Queen Elizabeth II
19th September 2022
Prince George and Princess Charlotte of
Wales walked solemnly behind the coffin of their great-grandmother,
Queen Elizabeth II, as it was borne into Westminster Abbey. As the
State Funeral of Her Late Majesty began, the second and third in
line to the throne joined the royal party as it made its way into
the ancient church for the State Funeral. Nine year old George and
Charlotte, 7, walked…
King Charles III leads funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II
19th September 2022
King Charles III has led the Royal Family
in the solemn procession behind the coffin of his late mother,
Queen Elizabeth II. At 10.44 precisely, Her Late Majesty’s funeral
procession began at Westminster Hall. Her coffin, draped in the
Royal Standard and with the…
King Charles III arrives for a brief, private farewell to Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall before the State Funeral
19th September 2022
The King has arrived at Westminster Hall
for a few moments of final farewell before the State Funeral of
Queen Elizabeth II. Charles III was accompanied from Clarence House
to Westminster Hall by his heir, the Prince of Wales. Following in
a second car were the Duke of…
Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest with the words used at her beloved father's funeral
18th September 2022
One of the final acts of the long story
of Queen Elizabeth II will link her to her beloved father once
more. As the Service of Committal at St. George’s Chapel comes to a
conclusion, a reading from the Book of Revelation will be given by
the Dean of Windsor. The same words were read at the funeral of
King George VI in 1952 as well as that of King George V in 1936 and
Queen Mary in 1953.
An unusual version of a favourite hymn,
chosen by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for their wedding,
will be sung at Her Late Majesty’s funeral. Psalm 23, set to
Crimond, is one of three hymns chosen for the State Funeral. The
version of ‘The…
Prince George and Princess Charlotte to walk behind The Queen's coffin in procession
18th September 2022
Prince George and Princess Charlotte will
attend the funeral of their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
George, 9, and Charlotte, 7, will walk in procession behind Her
Late Majesty’s coffin as it is borne into Westminster Abbey. They
will walk with their…
King Charles says he's 'moved beyond measure' by outpouring of support after Queen Elizabeth II's death
18th September 2022
King Charles III has said a very public
thank you for the support he and the Royal Family have received
following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In a simple and
heartfelt statement just hours before the funeral of Her Late
Majesty, The King said he was ”so deeply touched” by all the
condolences and messages of support he and his family had been
sent. His Majesty added that he…
