London ∙ Tens of thousands are waiting to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth. Those who waited up to 16 hours were able to approach her body in Westminster Hall. Former English football captain David Beckham paid tribute to the queen after 13 hours straight. The funeral is tomorrow.
Given the wait all day, the government had launched an appeal to avoid the trip, but the flow of people continues.
On Friday evening, King Charles and his three brothers were silent beside the queen’s body. Yesterday the queen’s 8 grandchildren were also present, including William and Harry.
Hundreds of British Army, Air Force and Navy personnel who will accompany the funeral procession tomorrow conducted a full rehearsal yesterday. The training took place on “The Long Walk” which leads to Windsor Castle.
In the presence of 2,000 guests, including more than 100 heads of state, the funeral ceremonies will be held at Westminster Abbey. After the church service he will be taken to Windsor. The queen was buried next to her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.
President Draupadi Murmu left yesterday to attend the funeral ceremony. Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Emperor Masako and Chinese Vice President Wang Chishan also returned to London. Meanwhile, police have arrested a man who created an uproar next to the queen’s corpse.
Summary in English: Tomorrow the funeral of Queen Elizabeth
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