The Queen’s body has been laid to rest in Westminster Hall, a historic room in London’s Parliament House, since Wednesday. Since then, interested persons have been able to walk past the coffin day and night to pay their last respects. It’s still possible until 06:30 today.

The line closed just after 11.30pm yesterday. The UK government reported on Twitter that there was no longer capacity and therefore lines were closed for new arrivals. Thousands of people have taken the opportunity in recent days to pay their respects to their king, lining up for hours in a mile-long line.

What’s on the agenda today? Below is a brief overview, with Dutch times:

To 11:44 the box containing the royal pennant, crown, orb and scepter was carried from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Behind the casket, which sits on the cannon base, are King Charles and other members of the royal family.

To 11:52: arrived at Westminster Abbey.

To 11:55: Last Post plays, followed by two minutes of silence nationwide.

The state funeral begins at 11:00 a.m 12.00 in the London church, which can accommodate up to 2,200 guests.

guest list

The guest list included US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Members of the European royal families and the Japanese Imperial Family were also there, including King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix.

At the end of the service, approx 12:55 p.m, following a 2-minute silence across Great Britain and then the national anthem. After that, the procession took place with the royal family to the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch at the corner of Hyde Park. The coffin was brought from this location to Windsor by hearse.

In this video, correspondent Anne Saenen explains the route the casket will follow:

In the Chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle begins in 5 pm services for, among other things, family and (former) royal family staff. The coffins were placed there in the royal crypt and vice versa 8:30 p.m moved into the King George VI Memorial Chapel in a private ceremony with her husband Philip, who died last year. Only Elizabeth’s parents and younger sister were now lying there.

Television

Funerals will be shown on big screens in various cities. The live stream of these services can be seen in Manchester and Norwich cathedrals. Cemeteries can also be followed on big screens in Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh in Scotland and the town of Coleraine in Northern Ireland. Brits can also follow the service on television.

Dutch television viewers can switch to RTL Z, among other things.

King Charles was ‘deeply moved’ by the many messages of support

Ahead of the funeral, King Charles III thanked everyone for all their support. He and his wife Empress Camilla said in a statement they were “deeply touched” by the many condolences and messages of support from around the world.

“We are deeply moved that everyone in London, Edinburgh, Hillsborough and Cardiff took the pains to stop by and pay their respects to my dear mother, the late Queen,” Charles said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace. has spread.

“As we all prepare to say goodbye, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the countless people who have provided support and comfort to my family and myself during this time of loss,” the newly crowned monarch said.