Of funeral of British Queen Elizabeth II took place Monday at 12:00 Belgian time at Westminster Abbey in the heart of London. More than 4 billion people are estimated to have followed the service. We collect the most important moments in this article.
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1. A massive procession with bagpipes accompanies the queen’s coffin
Accompanied by hundreds of bagpipe and drum players, the Queen’s coffin was transported from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey just before noon. King Charles and his brothers, as well as Prince William and Prince Harry, took part in the procession (see the video above).
2. Prince George and Princess Charlotte walk behind the coffin
The British royal family marched into Westminster Abbey behind the queen’s coffin. Prince George (9) and Princess Charlotte (7), the eldest children of Crown Prince William and Kate Middleton, also walked down the church aisle.
3. Westminster Abbey sings “God save the King” at the Queen’s funeral
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral also honored her heir apparent, King Charles III. The whole church sang “God Save the King”:
4. Thousands of Brits on the way to Windsor Castle
Following the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the Queen’s coffin has moved to Windsor Castle, where a slightly more intimate funeral will take place. The coffin was initially carried by carriage through central London, but was later transferred to the hearse for the 35-kilometer journey to Windsor. Countless Brits took to the streets to watch the procession.
5. World leaders pay tribute to the queen
Numerous world leaders had already traveled to London on Sunday to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. US President Joe Biden, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska, among others, greeted the Queen the day before.
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