Final preparations underway for Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin procession – Entertainment News , Firstpost

queen elizabeth The II’s coffin leaves Buckingham Palace for the last time on Wednesday, passing crowds of mourners to the Houses of Parliament, where the late King will rest for four days, in a solemn ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage.

the crowd began to gather Along the flag-lined road outside the palace, early in the procession from the monarch’s official London residence to the historic Westminster Hall of the Houses of Parliament. King Charles III and other members of the royal family stand behind coffins. walk.

Hours before the coffin procession begins, thousands gather on the mall outside Buckingham Palace and on the banks of the River Thames.

About 30 minutes before the procession began, the carriage passed through the palace’s wrought-iron gates.

Joan Bucklehurst, a 50-year-old retail worker from Cheshire in the north west of England, said the Queen “meaned so much to everyone”.

“She was amazing,” she added, choked with emotion. “So we had to stay here. We’ve been here a few times for special occasions, but this time we couldn’t pass up.”

The crowds are the latest manifestation of a nationwide outpouring of grief and respect for the only monarch most Britons have ever known, ending her 70-year reign and her beloved Balmoral summer on Thursday. died at the age of 96 at a summer resort in

“It’s a very sad day, but it’s our last chance to do our duty for the Queen, and our first time to do our duty for the King, and we’re all very proud,” said Christopher Gui. Major General Ka said the household department responsible for organizing the ceremonial aspects of the Queen’s funeral.

London’s Heathrow Airport has suspended flights that could disrupt the march. As a result of the change, British Airways canceled 16 of his flights.

In a statement, the airport said the change “ensures silence in central London as the ceremonial procession moves from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall”.

Since the Queen’s death, the troops to participate in the procession have been preparing. So are the horses of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

Sergeant Tom Jenks of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery said the horses have special training, such as how to handle wailing mourners and how to throw flowers and flags into the street as processions pass by. Told.

People stand behind metal fences, sit in folding chairs, have parasols, take-out coffees and coffins under gray skies at 2:22 p.m. (1322 GMT). I was sitting there hours before I was due to leave the Landmark Palace.

As the Queen’s coffin moves on its long journey back from Scotland to London, crowds line its aisles.

tuesday night, Thousands braved typical London drizzle A state hearse drove slowly from a military airbase toward central London, with interior lights illuminating the sovereign’s flag-covered coffin.

Taxi driver Jeff Colgan, who had taken the day off to witness the moment, was standing still just after the Queen’s coffin had passed.

“It’s one of those things that you know is going to happen, but it’s incredible when it happens.”

Earlier in Edinburgh, about 33,000 people quietly paid their respects before her coffin, which lay for 24 hours at St Giles’ Cathedral.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to do the same in London as the Queen lies in the states at 900. Westminster Hall, the oldest building in the Houses of Parliament Four days before the state funeral on Monday.

This hall is where Guy Fawkes and Charles I were put on trial, where the King and Queen held grand medieval banquets, and where Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilee. It is also the place where I gave my ceremonial address.

Chris Bond, from Truro in South West England, was among those lining up on the banks of the Thames. He also attended the Queen Mother’s Reclining State in 2002.

“Obviously, it’s very difficult to stand in line all day long, but when you walk through those doors and into this wonderful historic building that is Westminster Hall, there is a very calm feeling and you can take as much time as you like. Just great,” he said.

“We know the Queen is of a good age and she has served her country for a long time, but I hope this day never comes.

Chris Imafidone secured 6th place in the queue.

“When I look at her, I have 1,001 emotions,” he said. “God, I would like to say that she was an angel because she touched many good people and did many good things.”

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