Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has just begun to be removed from Westminster Hall, where it has lain since Wednesday afternoon, to be taken to Westminster Abbey for the start of the official funeral ceremony in the presence of world leaders.
It will be transported on a state hearse from the hall to the monastery, pulled by 142 sailors of the Regia Marina.
King Charles III, accompanied by his two sons, the Prince of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrived at Westminster Hall to participate in the procession for the transfer of Queen Elizabeth’s body.
United States President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife Jill, arrived at Westminster Abbey to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Before him, the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife also arrived, among the delegations who participated in the official prayer at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
About 2,000 guests have started arriving at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, which will begin two hours later.
A bus pulled up outside, carrying several MPs and other dignitaries, including Chris Whitty, the chief of the British medical officer..
Most guests are taken by bus, with the exception of US President Joe Biden.
The London Stock Exchange is closed (LSE) Its doors are circulating today on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. London markets are operational, inclusive FTSE 100 and associated trading indices, every day since the queen’s death.
Politicians from all sides of the British political spectrum were seen arriving at Westminster Abbey.
Tom Parker Bowles, son of Camilla, consort of the king, arrived at Westminster Abbey.
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