Watch | Piper, who woke Queen Elizabeth II up every morning, plays her to rest
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch | Piper, who woke Queen Elizabeth II up every morning, plays her to rest

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral was held on Monday at the historic church Westminster Abbey in London. After an elaborate funeral procession - United Kingdom’s first in nearly half a century since Prime Minister Winston Churchill was accorded this honour in 1965 - the Queen’s piper brought the service to an end with a lament ‘Sleep, dearie, sleep’ that faded to silence. A piper plays during the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Monday. The Queen’s casket was taken from Westminster Abbey to the Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner where it was transferred to a hearse to be taken to Windsor Castle where she will be buried beside her husband Prince Philip where the Queen’s parents and sister, Princess Margaret, also rest.

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How many people tuned in to watch Queen Elizabeth II' s funeral? The number is…
2 years, 3 months ago

How many people tuned in to watch Queen Elizabeth II' s funeral? The number is…

Hindustan Times  

The BBC said it achieved UK audience highs of 28 million watching the channel's coverage of the Queen Elizabeth II state funeral on Monday adding that the overall viewership accounted for “the majority of the UK public”. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral processions at Westminster Abbey Live footage of the Queen lying-in-state was streamed 25 million times across BBC online, …

Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral

Associated Press  

LONDON — The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds in the streets of London and at Windsor Castle — to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. “Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, …

To lone piper's lament, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lowered into royal vault
2 years, 3 months ago

To lone piper's lament, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lowered into royal vault

Hindustan Times  

The committal service which included royals, prime ministers and former and current members of the queen's household attending drew to an end with Queen Elizabeth's coffin being lowered into the royal vault to a lone piper's lament as Britain as the world bid goodbye to the country's longest-reigning monarch. Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: The Bearer Party take the coffin of …

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral concludes: What happens next
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral concludes: What happens next

Hindustan Times  

With a two-minute silence observed across the United Kingdom in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, the late monarch’s state funeral service drew to a close in Westminster Abbey in the presence of the royal family, along with hundreds of world leaders and dignitaries. Here's what will happen next: Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: A Bearer Party of The Queen's Company place …

Britain pauses as two-minute silence observed concluding Queen's state funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Britain pauses as two-minute silence observed concluding Queen's state funeral

Hindustan Times  

A two-minute silence was held on Monday at the conclusion of the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II. After the sounding of the Last Post, the service at Westminster Abbey where the royal family and world leaders gathered to bid the Queen farewell, ended with the two-minute silence. Follow all live updates on Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral here …

Who Will Attend The Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Who Will Attend The Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

ABP News  

The State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey on September 19. Since the death of former prime minister Winston Churchill in 1965, this will be the first state funeral in its entirety to be held in the nation. President Droupadi Murmu will offer condolences on behalf of the Indian government, the Ministry of External Affairs …

Queen Elizabeth II's 'solemn' lying-in-state ends: What happens next
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's 'solemn' lying-in-state ends: What happens next

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state formally ended as the doors of Westminster Hall were closed to the public. Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: A view of Queen Elizabeth's coffin during her lying in state at Westminster Hall, in Westminster Palace, in London. US President Joe Biden paid his tributes to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral, appearing on a …

Queen's funeral Highlights: Monarch laid to rest alongside husband Prince Philip
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen's funeral Highlights: Monarch laid to rest alongside husband Prince Philip

Hindustan Times  

By Queen Elizabeth II Funeral Highlights: The service witnessed 2,000 mourners come together, including many world leaders. Members of the royal family watch as the Imperial State Crown is removed from the coffin during the Committal Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in St George's Chapel inside Windsor Castle on Monday. Britain's new monarch King Charles III along with his …

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Service to take place at Westminster Abbey today
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Service to take place at Westminster Abbey today

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Service to take place at Westminster Abbey today According to a statement by the UK royal family, the state funeral of the Queen will take place on Monday. 1 / 14 The longest-serving monarch of the UK - Queen Elizabeth II - who died on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, will be laid to …

Queen Elizabeth II’s death to funeral: A timeline of events
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Queen Elizabeth II’s death to funeral: A timeline of events

Live Mint  

On September 8, after the entire Royal family came to Queen Elizabeth II’s side as doctors were concerned for her, Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the 96-year-old monarch was no more. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla flew back to London the following day. On the next day, the implementation of Operation Unicorn started as the Queen's …

Recap a day for the history books: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, as it happened
2 years, 3 months ago

Recap a day for the history books: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, as it happened

Daily Mail  

The day began with the last of the ordinary Britons who had queued through the night to pay their respects to the Queen filing out of Westminster Hall. King Charles III led his four siblings, the Queen's grandsons and other members of his family in walking behind the state gun carriage carrying the Queen that was being pulled by Royal …

In Photos: Queue to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth lying-in-state ends
2 years, 3 months ago

In Photos: Queue to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth lying-in-state ends

Hindustan Times  

As UK mourned the demise of its longest-reigning monarch, for some the only monarch they have known all of their lives, huge queues were seen along the banks of the River Thames, where people waited to pay their respects to the Queen lying-in-state at the Westminster Hall. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State …

What Queen Elizabeth II told former Archbishop of York on grief and loss
2 years, 3 months ago

What Queen Elizabeth II told former Archbishop of York on grief and loss

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on Monday as her funeral will mark the first state funeral in Britain since former UK prime minister Sir Winston Churchill's in 1965. “When you grieve someone you love deeply, it is not easy doing it in public,” the monarch had told the Lord Bishop John …

UK and the world prepare to bid last farewell to Queen Elizabeth: 10 points
2 years, 3 months ago

UK and the world prepare to bid last farewell to Queen Elizabeth: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

UK and the world will bid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II- Britain's longest reigning monarch at a state funeral of inimitable pageantry on Monday. Hundreds of thousands of people queued to file past the casket of Queen Elizabeth II at London's historic Westminster Hall. Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be brought through London, past the queen's Buckingham Palace …

‘RIP Lilibet’: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral captivates audiences in London, worldwide
2 years, 3 months ago

‘RIP Lilibet’: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral captivates audiences in London, worldwide

LA Times  

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, who died Sept. 8 at 96, took place Monday morning in Westminster Abbey, site of the coronation and burial of English and British monarchs for nearly 1,000 years. “She just had that serenity.” —CB 2:39 a.m. Dan and Kayleigh Schofield took the train from just outside London to Hyde Park to watch …

Britain says its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, marking the end of an era
2 years, 3 months ago

Britain says its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, marking the end of an era

LA Times  

Britain bade its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, honoring its longest-reigning monarch with a state funeral that provided pomp in solemn circumstances, drew dignitaries from around the world and captivated a global television audience. Afterward, the queen’s coffin, topped by symbols of state, made its slow procession through the streets of London on its way to St. …

Photos: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
2 years, 3 months ago

Photos: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

LA Times  

Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. Pallbearers carry the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in to St George’s Chapel …

Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Where and how to watch the live stream? Check details
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Where and how to watch the live stream? Check details

Firstpost  

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8 September, 2022, at the age of 96 and will be finally put to rest on Monday, 19 September Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on 8 September at the age of 96, will be finally put to rest on 19 September, Monday, at Westminster Abbey. As people will look forward to paying their …

Details of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral announced. It has her personal additions
2 years, 3 months ago

Details of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral announced. It has her personal additions

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on September 19. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Guards carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall. The state funeral on Monday will include many personal additions made by Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace said. Queen Elizabeth II will be buried in the King George …

Palace reveals details of queen’s state funeral on Monday
2 years, 3 months ago

Palace reveals details of queen’s state funeral on Monday

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two minutes of silence will be observed Monday across the United Kingdom at the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey, giving British public across the nation a chance to pay their respects to the late monarch. Edward William Fitzalan-Howard, the official in charge of arrangements, said the funeral and events over coming days are …

The odd arrangements being made for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

The odd arrangements being made for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on September 19. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Britain's King Charles III, salutes as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried into the Palace of Westminster. Several world leaders, members of distinguished royal families and former prime ministers of the United Kingdom are expected to attend …

Queen Elizabeth II's death made half of Britons shed a tear, survey says
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's death made half of Britons shed a tear, survey says

Hindustan Times  

Almost half of people in Britain cried over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, according to a new survey, Independent reported. Queen Elizabeth II, 96, Britain's longest-serving monarch- died peacefully last Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral is set to take place on Monday and is set to bring world leaders to London along with …

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state as throngs pay respects
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state as throngs pay respects

Associated Press  

LONDON — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall. She was a big part of my life.” Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, of the Household …

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state in Westminster Hall after solemn procession
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state in Westminster Hall after solemn procession

Hindustan Times  

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall. A general view as the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II rests in Westminster Hall as the First …

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state after solemn procession
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state after solemn procession

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II left the Buckingham Palace in London for the final time on Wednesday as her coffin began its journey to Westminster Hall, where she will be lie in state. Draped in the royal standard and topped with Imperial State Crown, the coffin was borne on a horse-drawn gun carriage out of the front gates of …

London mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: A photojournalist’s perspective
2 years, 3 months ago

London mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: A photojournalist’s perspective

LA Times  

A moment in time. Along the River Thames A bevy of swans float along the River Thames alongside members of the public waiting in queue to make their way towards Westminster Hall to view Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state. Members of the public wait in queue and make their way along the Thames River to view Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state at …

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on September 19 as per elaborate ten-day plan | Have a look
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on September 19 as per elaborate ten-day plan | Have a look

India TV News  

Highlights The death of Queen Elizabeth II set in motion a tightly choreographed series of ceremonies. Queen Elizabeth II death: The death of Queen Elizabeth II set in motion a tightly choreographed series of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a period of national mourning and enters the reign of King Charles III. Here is a look at what …

Queen Elizabeth II's Death Updates: Late-Queen's Funeral to be Held on September 19, Says Buckingham Palace
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's Death Updates: Late-Queen's Funeral to be Held on September 19, Says Buckingham Palace

News 18  

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey in London at 11:00 am on Monday September 19, the Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. Charles III was officially proclaimed king in a historic ceremony in St James?s Palace as he pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and serve for the rest of his …

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral to take place on September 19 in London
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral to take place on September 19 in London

India Today  

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey in London, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. “On the morning of Monday, September 19, the Lying-in-State will end and the coffin will be taken in Procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey, where the state funeral service will take place,” it …

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral set for Sept. 19
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral set for Sept. 19

LA Times  

Members of the British Royal family view the floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II outside the gates of Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Palace officials say the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will take place Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey in London after the public gets an opportunity to pay last respects to the monarch. …

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