The Queen’s body has been in Westminster Hall, a historic hall in London’s parliament building since Wednesday. Since then, interested parties have been able to walk past the coffin day and night to pay their last respects. It’s still possible until 6:30am today.

However, the queue closed yesterday just after 23:30. The UK government reported on Twitter that there was no more capacity and the line was closed to new arrivals. Thousands of people took the opportunity in recent days to pay homage to their king, queuing for hours in queues that stretched for miles.

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

To 11:44 The coffin containing the royal standard, crown, ball and scepter was taken from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Behind the coffin, which was leaning against the base of the cannon, were King Charles and the other members of the royal family.

To 11:52 am: arrived at Westminster Abbey.

To 11.55am: Last Post played, followed by a national two-minute silence.

The state funeral begins at 12.00 at the Church of London, 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 and Japanese imperial families were also there, including King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix.

At the end of the shift, approx 12.55 WIB, followed by a 2-minute silence across the UK, followed by the national anthem. A procession then took place with the royal family to Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in the corner of Hyde Park. The casket will be transported from this location by hearse to Windsor.

In this video, correspondent Anne Saenen explains which route the coffin will take:

In the Chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle starts at at 5 o’clock in the afternoon services to, among others, the family and (former) staff of the royal family. The coffin was placed there in the royal vault and 8.30 pm moved to the King George VI Memorial Chapel in a private ceremony with her late husband Philip, who died last year. Now there were only Elizabeth’s parents and sister.

Television

Cemeteries are shown on big screens in various cities. Live broadcasts of the service can be seen in Manchester and Norwich cathedrals. Funerals can also be followed on the big screen in Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh in Scotland and the town of Coleraine in Northern Ireland. British people can also follow the service on television.

Dutch television viewers can contact RTL Z, among others.

King Charles was ‘deeply touched’ by the many expressions 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 that they were “deeply touched” by the many condolences and messages of support from around the world.

“We are deeply touched that everyone in London, Edinburgh, Hillsborough and Cardiff took the trouble to stop by and pay tribute to the lifelong service of my dear mother, the late Queen,” Charles said in a message sent by Buckingham Palace. has been distributed.

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