By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Those in it are now calling it the 'Elizabeth Line' in a nod to the London rail route opened by the Queen in June, one of her final public engagements. The enemy isolated the two leading companies, one of which was Warrant Officer Payne's, and with heavy mortar and rocket support assaulted their position from three directions simultaneously. MailOnline has asked for clarification on the order. Two thousand people including world leaders and foreign royals will gather inside Westminster Abbey in London on Monday for the final farewell to the nation's longest reigning monarch. All guests must arrive from 8am and moving elements of the funeral will include the sounding of the Last Post at 11.55am followed by a two-minute silence in the Abbey and throughout the UKas the service nears its end at midday. Whilst conducting the examination he trod on a concealed device which exploded. 3.10pm - The procession will step off. The Queen has been lying in state at Westminster Hall since yesterday afternoon. During his deployment in Afghanistan, Hughes risked his own life to save the lives of his comrades, foregoing protective clothing and defusing bombs manually in what has been described as the single most outstanding act of explosive ordnance disposal ever recorded in Afghanistan. Broadcasting will begin from 6am BST, with all five channels. The funeral will be shown on ITV's main channel, the broadcaster's five digital channels online on the ITV Hub. Mr Campbell, 68, said: 'I have always had a high regard for the Queen, I think increasingly in recent years no less because of the way she has been so open regarding her Christian faith. At this point Finney noticed that both Coalition aircraft were lining up another attack. This morning, more than 1.3 million people logged on to watch the queue-tracker for the line. Seizing the advantage, Corporal Roberts-Smith stormed the enemy position killing the remaining two machine gunners. She will be accompanied on her final journey by a massed Pipes & Drums of Scottish and Irish Regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, and the Royal Air Force - numbering 200 musicians. You can also catch updates of the historic event on BBC's news website as well as BBC radio. Then, seeing the driver of the second tank was still inside his burning vehicle, he was determined to rescue him too. READ: The Queen's state funeral: A minute-by-minute guide about what will happen. Four soldiers stood either side of the coffin as it was taken into Westminster Abbey, where indoor procedures were also rehearsed. Many of the UK's major broadcasters will cover the Queen's funeral live on Monday, September 19. Some 800 people, including members of the Queen's Household and Windsor estate staff, will attend the committal service. The Reveille - the traditional bugle call that awakens soldiers at dawn - and then the National Anthem will take place, and finally a Lament played by the Queen's Piper which will bring the service to a close at noon, when the coffin will be carried from the Abbey. 3.20pm - The door of St George's Chapel will open for the congregation for the committal service. He later had to neutralise four more devices. ITV has confirmed it will run live, uninterrupted coverage of the Queens state funeral from 9:30 am. Millions of others will be tuning into the event from home or work, following the rolling news footage across the BBC, ITV and Sky. He then returned to the injured gunner and began helping him towards a Royal Engineers Spartan which had come forward to help. Heads of state and overseas government representatives, including foreign royal families, governors-general and realm prime ministers will gather initially at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, and travel under collective arrangements to Westminster Abbey. Rear Admiral Jude Terry said everyone would feel 'a great deal of emotion' on the day, adding that they will all have 'been touched by her presence in some way.'. Major Peter Norton went to the aid of a US Army patrol that had been attacked by an improvised explosive device (IED) on July 24, 2005. Without specialist protective clothing in order to save time, Hughes set about clearing a path to the wounded men, providing constant reassurance that help was on its way. Queen Elizabeth's funeral is expected to be one of the most watched royal events in history Here's the exact timing the funeral and how we can watch it on TV and more details on the funeral route. The funeral will be televised on BBC One and BBC News, and will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting at 8am BST. I told him to go round the back [of the house] and I would get into their room and chuck them out the window. It's been very special to be here. 'A policeman told me there was going to be a rehearsal at 2.30, helpfully, so I thought I'd stick around.'. He then continued to search the area, in which the enemy were also moving and firing, for some three hours. The procession continued to play in the half-light, and Beethoven's Funeral March and the hymn Jerusalem could be heard before the sun came up. The Queen's state funeral will 'unite people across the globe and resonate with people of all faiths', according toThe Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, the man in charge of the historic day that will see Her Majesty buried with Prince Philip and her parents at Windsor on Monday evening. ITV has confirmed it will run live, uninterrupted coverage of the Queen's state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September. During his tour, he safely disarmed a total of 120 IEDs. I was walking past the door at the wrong time and they said, 'We want someone to help with the Royal protection team,' and that was it. 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People who brought food and drink with them are unable to take it into the building, with sealed packets left behind being donated to a local foodbank. At times the gunfire was so close and sustained that some patrol members were unable to return fire. In the fall of 1980, the 40-year-old Lennon had . Here are the full TV schedules for Monday 19 September: BBC 6am Breakfast 8am The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II 5pm BBC News 5.50pm BBC London News 6:15pm The One Show: Our Queen. At 3.10pm the procession will step off via Albert Road, Long Walk, Cambridge Gate, Cambridge Drive, George IV Gate, Quadrangle (South and West sides), Engine Court, Norman Arch, Chapel Hill, Parade Ground and Horseshoe Cloister Arch. To deal with seven Victim Operated IEDs linked in a single circuit, in a mass casualty scenario, using manual neutralisation techniques once, never mind three times, is the single most outstanding act of explosive ordnance disposal ever recorded in Afghanistan.'. He will walk with Anne, Andrew and Edward. Retired police officer Jim Beaton, the Queen's Police Officer from 1983 to 1992, received the George Cross in 1974 for protecting the Princess Royal from the would-be kidnapper Ian Ball during an attack in The Mall. As with the BBC, ITV is yet to announce who will present the coverage. The semi-final results show airs at 8.15 pm on BBC One on Monday, December 12. June Brown played Dot for over 30 years. More recently, an average of 6.8 million watched BBC Ones coverage of the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh on 17 April 2021 more than twice the number for ITV. The award was backdated to the date of the action in Afghanistan on November 22, 2005. The BBC series will now pay its respects to the star, with a special episode marking the character's funeral on Monday (12 December). There were no interviews or training.'. Hopes were raised when an instructor equipped with oxygen tanks arrived at the scene, but he ruled out a search on safety grounds. It will then descend a shaft for around 16ft before being sent down a corridor and set down in the vault behind its iron gates. I was told 10 hours I would be in the queue.'. He added: 'It's peaceful. The lying-in-state will have. Nina Hossain and Royal Editor Chris Ship will also contribute. Flights will also be grounded during the arrival of the funeral cortege and procession at Windsor Castle, and diverted around the castle to minimise noise during the private family service on Monday night. Sep 19, 2022 09:43 BST, The Queen's funeral will be broadcast on ITV, the BBC, Sky TV and online. I wasn't expecting to do something like this but (am) deeply honoured about it. Just like yesterday, they will be followed by the late monarch's son-in-law Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Queen's cousin the Duke of Gloucester, and her nephew the Earl of Snowdon. 08:30 GMT 17 Sep 2022. Her son, the new King, will lead the procession behind. 1pm - The procession will arrive at Wellington Arch. 'It's been great, the socialising aspect of it, and that's what really made the time go by. After the service the Queen's coffin will be returned to the gun carriage by the bearer party and a procession will travel to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park. The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, described the task as 'both humbling and daunting. Credit: BBC We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The doors have now been closed to prepare for the procession to Westminster Abbey where the State Funeral Service will take place. This means the three living VC holders - World War Two pilot John Alexander Cruickshank, Nepalese Gurkha recipient Rambahadur Limbu and Colour Sergeant Johnson Beharry - along with all living holders of the GC, which was created in 1940 by Elizabeth II's father King George VIduring the Blitz. On reaching the first injured man he discovered a further IED within a metre of the casualty; given their proximity, it constituted a grave and immediate threat to all the casualties and himself. Her Majesty will be buried next to her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, her father King George VI and mother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, for eternity. 'Something perhaps a little more poignant for me is it will be my last action in uniform after 32 years' service before I actually leave the Royal Navy.'. Capt Shephard ignored his warnings, strapped on the equipment and dived again. 'We made some new friends in the queue and we're going for a drink,' she added. Here's how to watch the Queen's funeral on TV. 3:10pm - The hearse travels along Long . Published. By He was about to stop when a distress call was received from a woman who was trapped, injured and bleeding. It's not the real thing, but I think it's almost closer than you're going to get to the real thing unless you're going to queue for a day. The funeral will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC News but also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer. ', Mrs Campbell, 65, added: 'It was a real privilege to be here and we coincided with the changing of the guard which was very interesting to see. Meanwhile, the sceptre, a three-foot-long staff which represents the monarchs power in the secular world, will also be displayed. He discovered two more IEDs and again neutralised both. We got up very early and left St Albans at half past four and said we would see how long the queue was. Stewards on the route have advised that from Lambeth Bridge, it could take well-wishers anywhere between two and four hours to reach Westminster Hall. The troop continued to fight for another six hours, killing further enemy and causing the remainder of the Taliban to retreat from the area. The Queen's funeral will be broadcast on ITV, BBC and Sky. For me, it's one big celebration of her wonderful role'. They will hear from reporters across key locations Mary Nightingale at Westminster Abbey, Rageh Omaar with the armed forces at Wellington Barracks and Nina Hossain on the Long Walk in Windsor. The solemn scenes come ahead of the first full State Funeral that Britain has hosted since Winston Churchill died in 1965. Queen Elizabeth's funeral is expected to be one of the most watched royal events in history, The Queen's funeral will take place on Monday, September 19, People can watch live coverage of the Queen's state funeral on BBC, ITV and Sky News. While doing this, he was wounded in the hands and arms. The BBC will be showing special programming on the day of the funeral, which will air from 8 am until 5 pm on Monday 19 September on BBC One and iPlayer, with BSL signed coverage on BBC Two. At present, a black stone slab is set into the floor of the King George VI Memorial Chapel. She was such a role model for all women, not just in this country but across the world. He will walk with Anne, Andrew and Edward, and behind the quartet will be the Queen's grandsons Peter Phillips, the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales. The Prime Minister and the Secretary General of the Commonwealth will read Lessons, while the Archbishop of York, the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Free Churches Moderator will say prayers. 'I grew up as an army child moving a lot and the Queen has been a part of my family I suppose, as my Dad pledged allegiance to her all those years ago I wanted to come and pay my respects to her.'. Ros Cook, 53, from Epsom, came to the lying-in-state for her elderly mother. 4billion people globally are expected to tune with the BBC and ITV broadcasting all day in the UK. I am not saying this is her funeral but I probably have emotions come up on the day.'. Two vehicles were hit and caught fire, and ammunition began exploding inside the turrets. Over the course of several hours, he went into the building at least a dozen times and on each occasion managed to bring many innocent civilians to safety. Given the time of day and the extensive road closures, a far smaller crowd was present for the end of the rehearsal at Wellington Arch. Beharryhas worn his actual Victoria Cross on only three occasions; for the Queen, at his wedding and when he met Harry Patch, the last British First World War veteran. Jack and his two brothers were taken to hospital. Well-wishers have shared cheery camaraderie, egg sandwiches and biscuits during their wait outside, as people queued through the night to pay their final respects to the late monarch inside the Palace of Westminster. The semi-final results show airs at 8.15 pm on BBC One on Monday, December 12. Prince Philip's coffin, which was interred in the Royal Vault following his death last April, will also be moved and put next to the Queen's. 8am - The doors of Westminster Abbey will open to the congregation to take their seats for the state funeral service. The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is likely to attract one of the largest UK television audiences in recent decades. Sky News has confirmed that people can tune into Sky News, the Sky News App, YouTube and Freeview for coverage of the funeral procession and service for free. As the medal citation reads: 'At 1700 hours, in fading light and tired after six hours in the water, the pair [Capt Shephard and Lieut Moran] were snorkelling with four others The other diver briefly surfaced with the others, lost consciousness, and sank rapidly. Mournful brass and drums heralded the coffin leaving the Abbey, and the procession began its next journey, along Whitehall on to Wellington Arch. Who are the Strictly semi . On March 23, 2006, he was gazetted for the award of the George Cross, and on November 2, 2006, he was presented with his medal by The Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace. When the hearse arrives in Windsor, the procession will begin just after 3pm at Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road. 'Nobody expected anything like that to happen, not even with the IRA. 'The respect, admiration and affection in which the Queen was held, make our task both humbling and daunting. At this point Corporal Roberts-Smith identified a small structure that provided some cover. Baron Parker, the Lord Chamberlain and the most senior official in the late Queen's royal household, will 'break' his Wand of Office and place it on the Coffin. Corporal Keighranwas part of a joint Australian Afghan National Army patrol that came under sustained attack by a strong force on August 24, 2010. The Queen's coffin will be carried into St George's Chapel at 4pm, where a televised committal service held by the Dean of Windsor will take place. As well as burials, successive royal weddings have been held in the chapel, including Queen Victoria's to Prince Albert and Prince Harry's to Meghan Markle in 2018. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Able Seaman Murray Kerr, 20, from Ayr, said: 'It's a great honour to be a part of Her Majesty's funeral; it's a great responsibility as well. The Queen's state funeral was held at Westminster Abbey in London, the historic church where Britain's kings and queens are crowned. Many of London's streets had been sealed off for the operation, and several police officers marshalled members of the public out of Westminster Hall and away from the closed roads. Having achieved this, Warrant Officer Payne of his own accord and at great personal risk, moved out of the perimeter into the darkness alone in an attempt to find the wounded and other indigenous soldiers. It will then carry it in procession from Westminster Hall to the Royal Navy's state gun carriage, which will be positioned outside the building's North Door. Both aircraft fired their cannon and Finney was wounded in the lower back and legs and the gunner in the head. The coffin will be moved at 10.44am and will be carried on a gun carriage, drawn by sailors from the Royal Navy in a military procession. They are among the mourners gathered as the BBC soap says goodbye to the legendary character Dot Cotton . But in a sense his comments about Royal security were right. 8am - The doors of Westminster Abbey open for the funeral's 2,000 guests. Charles III's dashing kilt-clad equerry, 39, who has set pulses racing while serving at new King's side has been happily married to horse-riding marketing executive for 13 years, This means the three living VC holders - World War Two pilot John Alexander Cruickshank, Nepalese Gurkha recipient Rambahadur Limbu and Colour Sergeant Johnson Beharry - along with all living holders of the GC, which was created in 1940 by Elizabeth II's father King. Troulan, a security consultant working in Nairobi, was contacted by a friend who asked him to go to the incident to try and locate the friend's wife and daughter. Fraser and Tricia Campbell from St Albans said that they came because they wanted to 'show their recognition for all that [the Queen has] done.'. The Queen's state funeral will 'unite people across the globe and resonate with people of all faiths' and pay a 'fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign', the man in charge of the historic occasion has said. After the State Funeral Service finishes at around midday, the coffin will be placed on the State Gun Carriage outside the Abbey. This is going to be the biggest state event this century and I don't think there will be another event like it. She said she came to pay her respects because 'I have been following her all my life.' Despite his wounds, he managed to get Tudball into the Spartan. The Queen had the memorial annex built line with her father King George VI's wishes, who did not want tobe buried in the Royal Vault long-term. He finally collected 40 lost soldiers, some of whom had been wounded, and returned with this group to the temporary defensive perimeter he had left, only to find that the remainder of the battalion had moved back. The pair had just completed a four-month tour of Afghanistan before relocating to Egypt for diving training. Beaton, when asked about Ball, said: 'I am not surprised about the lack of remorse because he was mentally ill. Due to damage to his periscope optics, Beharry was forced to open his hatch to steer his vehicle, exposing his face and head to withering small arms fire. As he approached the structure he engaged an insurgent, killing him instantly. 6.30am - Doors will close to the public for the Queen's lying in state in Westminster Hall. I've had the best time, so thank you." . Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. On arrival Norton quickly took command and ensured the safety of the remaining men. 'And then also as a reflection and a look-forward, how do we carry on and serve HM the King as we go forward in our careers, and that too comes with an almost desire to do the best for him as we can. John 'Jack' Bamford is the youngest person to have been directly awarded the George Cross after saving the lives of his two younger brothers during a house fire when he was just 15. to Wellington Arch when it leaves Westminster Abbey, before Her Majesty is taken to Windsor to be laid to rest next to her beloved husband. The King andthe Queen's three other children will also hold a 15-minute vigil at her coffin in Westminster Hall on Friday evening, it was announced today. The Scots Guards marched away from New Palace Yard and on to the Abbey, and were followed by the sailors pulling the gun carriage using white ropes, and several members of the Household Cavalry on horseback. Scheduled drama Crossfire, starring Keeley Hawes, has been rescheduled to make way for a special programme looking back at the events of the day at 8.30pm. Everything ran in order. The King will once again lead his family in marching behind the Queen's coffin when it is moved. The route will go from the Abbey via Broad Sanctuary, Parliament Square (south and east sides), Parliament Street, Whitehall, Horse Guards including Horse Guards Arch, Horse Guards Road, The Mall, Queen's Gardens (south and west sides), Constitution Hill and Apsley Way. At 10.52am the Queen's coffin will arrive at Westminster Abbey, and the funeral service will end at 11.55am with the sounds of the Last Post. Former prime minister Theresa May and her husband Philip were among those paying their respects to the Queen at Westminster Hall. Theresa May and her husband Sir Philip also came to see the Queen's coffin after the former prime minister described the 'tremendous privilege' of knowing the monarch and evenbarbecuing with Her Majesty. The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman said on Thursday that Downing Street could not yet confirm which world leaders Liz Truss will be meeting. Britain's bravest military heroes awarded the Victoria Cross - the highest and most prestigious award of Britain's honours system introduced in 1856 by Queen Victoria during the Crimean War - or the George Cross, have also been asked to attend. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the burial. Two soldiers were wounded and the troop was pinned down by fire from multiple machine gun positions situated both on the high ground and the buildings to their front. The patrol eventually broke free of the ambush after two hours. The Duke has laid out his plans and revealed that the King, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex will mount a 15-minute vigil around the Queen's coffin as it lies in state in the ancient Westminster Hall at 7.30pm on Friday. The coverage will be preceded by a preview on Good Morning Britain and followed by a documentary chronicling the lead-up to the event. 'I am going to be lining the streets of London to help mark out the route the procession will take to Westminster Abbey. During rehearsals at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, Hampshire, planners and parade staff spoke of their pride at being chosen to take part. 200 everyday heroes - including NHS staff who excelled during the pandemic and volunteers recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in June - will be part of a 2,000-strong congregation gathered at Westminster Abbey for the final farewell to the long-reigning monarch on Monday. 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Edwards and Fergal Keane will be covering events from London and Young and Dimbleby from Windsor, with other reporters stationed at other key areas throughout the day. The service itself is set to start at 11am on Monday. The bearer party will lift the coffin from the state gun carriage and place it in the state hearse. You can watch the Queens funeral procession on BBC, ITV and Sky. Her mother and father are buried there, as are the ashes of her sister Princess Margaret. The Queen's Coffin will be carried from Westminster Hall shortly after 10.35am to the State Gun Carriage, which will be positioned outside the building's North Door. Beaton was shot three times, including serious wounds in the chest and abdomen, and a gunshot wound to his hand, sustained when he tried to block Ball's weapon with his own body, after his own gun had jammed. He therefore broke cover, returned to his vehicle, which was still burning, and calmly sent a concise report by radio. We will all feel a great deal of emotion; she will have meant so much to us all in very different ways, all of us will have been touched by her presence in some way. He suffered the loss of his left leg, severe injuries to his right leg, abdomen, back and left arm. It is after her final journey that Her Majesty the Queen will be laid to rest at Windsor next to her beloved husband Prince Philip. Other representatives of the Realms and the Commonwealth, the Orders of Chivalry including recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross, Government, Parliament, devolved Parliaments and Assemblies, the Church, and Her Majesty's Patronages will form the congregation, along with other public representatives. Strictly Come Dancing airs next Sunday, December 11, at 7.15pm on BBC One. However, a few had managed to rejoin the procession near Hyde Park after seeing the stepping off in Westminster, and stayed out in the cold until its conclusion. He was a qualified boat and dive trainer as well as holding professional certificates for Yacht Master Ocean 200Gt Power and Sail, RYA Power Boat Level 2, Long Range Radio Operator, PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Dive Master. The Queen Consort with the Princess of Wales, and the Duchess of Sussex with the Countess of Wessex will again follow by car. A special programme focusing on the funeral will follow, as well as an extended News At Ten. Yvonne Joseph, 57, and Curlette Edwards, 61, from London joined well-wishers at 8am on Thursday morning. A two-minute national silence was held at its end. The Queen's coffin will be carried during the procession on a 123-year-old gun carriage, pulled by 98 Royal Navy sailors using ropes in a tradition dating back to the funeral of Queen Victoria. All rights reserved. As the coffin is lowered into the royal vault the Garter King of Arms will pronounce the styles and titles of the Queen and the Sovereign's Piper will play a lament and walk slowly away so the music fades. The broadcaster has also confirmed no adverts will be shown on the day. Though the funeral itself is at 11am, the coverage for it on BBC will start at 8am BST on Monday. I just said 'rest in peace' because she has done an amazing job.'. Monday is a holiday across the U.K., with many businesses and schools closed so citizens can watch broadcasts of the events, which start at 4 a.m. and extend past 7:30 p.m. Globally, millions are. What happens on day of the Queen's funeral? The King will scatter earth on his mother's coffin at7.30pmat a private family service. He served in the Marines - where hebecame a first class swimmer and canoeist, and was an expert in jungle and sea survival skills - for nearly 33 year, finally retiring in 2012. The coverage will be aired across the ITV main channel, across the five digital channels and online on ITV Hub. The Queen's funeral procession will start at 10:35 when her coffin will be lifted from the catafalque, where her body has been lying in state since Wednesday. The bearer party will lift the coffin from the state hearse, from where it will be carried in procession up the West Steps. The procession will arrive at the west gate of Westminster Abbey at 10.52am when the bearer party will lift the coffin from the gun carriage and carry it into the Abbey for the state funeral service, the Earl Marshal said. It cost around 25,000 and was paid for by the Queen. Within 40 metres of the enemy position the fire was so heavy the patrol was unable to advance further. Matt recounts the situation in a manner that epitomises both his bravery and his ability to think clearly under unimaginable pressure, 'it was a case of either having four of us as fatalities or badly wounded or one'. Her ashes were initially kept in the Royal Vault and were then moved to the chapel to be with her parents. The early evening will bring a special Our Queen Remembered version of The One Show at 6.15pm, followed by a screening of Paddington 2 at 6.50pm, paying homage to the bears relationship with the late Queen. At 12.15pm, the procession will set off for Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. He said:'The events of recent days are a reminder of the strength of our Constitution, a system of government, which in so many ways is the envy of the world'. The state hearse will then depart on its journey to Windsor as the parade gives a royal salute and the national anthem is played. We took precautions but nothing like you have today. What time is the Strictly Semi Final Results show on? Charles III and the Royal Family have said they 'wish to send their sincere gratitude for the messages of condolence received from around the world', adding they have been 'deeply moved by the global response and affection shown for the Queen as people join them in mourning the loss of Her Majesty'. 'I will have the sombre honour of marching in front of the gun carriage carrying Her Majesty's body on her final journey. It was just very moving. Other royals who are buried there include Queen Victoria's father Prince Edward,George III's wife Queen Charlotte and Queen Mary's grandfather Prince Adolphus. Trains to London for the Queen's funeral: Which rail services are running? Some 800 people, including members of the Queen's Household and Windsor estate staff, will attend the committal service afterwards at 4pm in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The service will begin at 11am BST, but coverage will begin much earlier. Reveille, the national anthem and a lament played by the Queen's piper will bring the state funeral service to an end at around 12 noon. The TV viewing arrangements for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II have been announced.. After the Queen's death aged 96 on Thursday 8 September, it was announced that a state funeral would be held on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey.. As one of his first acts after being proclaimed as the new monarch, King Charles III declared the day of the funeral a public holiday and a national . She said: 'I felt it was important being a woman. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will reveal the two Strictly stars with the least votes who will be facing the dreaded dance-off. Royals' coffins are taken down the shaft for about 16ft before going down a corridor and set down in the vault behind iron gates. A benchmark for comparison is the funeral service for Princess Diana on 6 September 1997, which was watched by an average of 32.1 million people, including 19.3 million on BBC One and 11.7 million on ITV. Ms Cook, who joined the queue at 7am had been queuing for about three hours 10am before she reached the Palace of Westminster. As hundreds of ordinary people of all ages filed past the coffin of the long-reigning monarch, many wiped their eyes with tissues. As the Queen lies in state today, early morning rehearsals continue for the state funeral that will see more than 1million people take to the streets of London to mourn Her Majesty. Norton recovered from his severe injuries, though lost his left leg and hand. The King and the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales and members of the royal family will depart for Windsor by car. From Joe Biden and Jacinda Ardern to European royalty and Her Majestys ladies-in-waiting. 'As a mark of respect, operations to and from the airport will be subject to appropriate changes in order to avoid noise disruption at certain locations at specific times on Monday.'. Before allowing them to help him, he instructed them where was safe to move. Esbil Wong, 70, is from South Africa and was visiting her son in the UK when she heard news of the Queen's death. Shop our top picks for budget-friendly gifts this Christmas, What to buy from Pandora's genderless jewellery line, Need a gift for a special someone? Speed was essential if further loss of life was to be avoided. Hymns played across the Southbank, with many joining in song. PICTURES:Queen's iconic fashion sense over the last eight decades, The Queen's personal jewellery collection - including her engagement ring from Prince Philip. It will start at 11am, with a procession from Westminster Hall beginning at 10.35 am. The King and the royal party will take up their same places behind the coffin as when they escorted it to the Abbey, while the Queen Consort and Princess of Wales will travel to the site by car as will the Duchess of Sussex and Countess of Wessex. Able Seaman Ryan Howarth, 25, whose father was a major in the Army and who met the Queen at a royal garden party, said: 'I feel very honoured. The fire brigade eventually put out the blaze which had apparently been caused by an electrical fault. The doors of Westminster Abbey will open at 8am as the congregation of VIPs begin to take their seats, three hours before the service begins at11am. As old friends come to say goodbye to a legendary member of the Walford community, Kathy tries to come to terms with a trying time in her past. The Committal Service at St George's Chapel will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor and feature a congregation of the late monarch's family and friends and mourners from her household past and present, including her personal staff from across her private estates. Throwing himself to the ground during a reconnaissance mission near Sangin in Helmand Province, he used his rucksack to pin the grenade to the floor, and tucked his legs up to his body. Donaldson deliberately exposed himself to fire from the Taliban fighters in order to draw their attention away from the casualties, allowing them to be moved to cover. Eventually after almost 20 minutes he reached the second man and ran back carrying him through the continuous enemy fire. Beaton also sustained injuries to his pelvis while trying to disarm Ball. He joined the Territorial Army, enlisting in the Royal Artillery in May 1939, before he was transferred to the RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1941. 1. The Queen's four days of lying in state at Westminster Hall came to an end today morning at 6.30am and the late monarch will soon be to Windsor Castle for burial at St Georges Chapel. 1pm - The funeral procession makes its way along The Mall after which the Queen is transported by hearse to Windsor. Moving elements of the funeral will include the sounding of the Last Post at 11.55amas the service nears its end, followed by a two-minute national silence which will be observed by the abbey congregation and by millions across the UK. Princess Anne and her husband Captain Mark Phillips were returning to Buckingham Palace from a royal engagement when their car was stopped by another car, driven by Ball, who was later declared to be mentally ill. Ball jumped out of his vehicle and tried to force the Princess from her car. The orb is presented to British monarchs during their coronation, in a tradition dating back to Charles IIs coronation in 1661. Her Majesty's hearse will arrive at the Long Walk at3.15pm, where the public will be able to give their final respects. St George's Chapel itself houses the remains of a total of 45 royals, including ten monarchs and a further seven of their consorts. That's a true skill to have.'. An honour and a great responsibility'. At approximately 3.40 pm the King and other members of the royal family who are walking in the procession join it at the Quadrangle on the North side as it passes into Engine Court. EastEnders star June Brown's real-life family have played a touching part in her TV funeral. I'm not sure there will be another monarch like her. I have, I've been to one of her tea parties. After training in Canada and the US he earned his wings in July 1942 and was assigned to No 210 Squadron in March 1943, piloting Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats, flying from RAF Sullom Voe in Shetland. Buckingham Palace also revealed a minute-by-minute breakdown of the state funeral -the first that Britain has hosted since Winston Churchill died in 1965. He then sent Melia back to cover and placed the tubes facing away from the hospital in case they fired. They will join royals, politicians and world leaders in the historic church at 11am. 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