The funeral will be held on Monday in the presence of world leaders (Getty)
The British government said, on Saturday, that the state funeral for queen elizabeth The second will be shown on Monday in about 125 cinemas across Britain, and will also be shown on huge screens in parks, squares and cathedrals.
The Ministry of Culture said in a statement that the funeral, which will be held at Westminster Abbey and related processions across London, will be shown live on television, by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), ITV and Sky.
Heads of state, prime ministers and members of royal families from all over the world are expected to participate in Queen’s funeralShe passed away on the 8th of September at the age of 96.
The government declared the funeral day an official holiday. The funeral could be attended by a larger audience than seen on other major occasions in modern British history, including Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997, the 2012 London Olympics and royal weddings.
On Thursday, the UK Film Society said entry to cinemas would be free.
Hundreds of thousands of people queued for hours this week to see the body of Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Hall until early Monday.
(Archyde.com)