A short while ago, the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II began to be removed from Westminster Hall, where he had been lying since Wednesday followingnoon, to be taken to Westminster Abbey Abbey for the start of the official funeral ceremonies in the presence of world leaders.
It will be carried on a state funeral carriage from the hall to the monastery, towed by 142 sailors from the Royal Navy.
King Charles III, accompanied by his two sons, Prince of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrived at Westminster Hall to participate in the procession for the body of Queen Elizabeth.
US President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife Jill, arrived at Westminster Abbey, to participate in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife also arrived, among the delegations participating in the official prayer at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
About 2,000 guests began arriving at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, which will begin two hours later.
A bus stopped outside, carrying several MPs and other dignitaries, including Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer..
Most of the guests are brought by bus – except for US President Joe Biden.
The London Stock Exchange is closed (LSE) Its doors are circulating today on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. London markets are operating, including FTSE 100 and associated trading indices, every day since the Queen’s death.
Politicians from all sides of the British political spectrum were seen arriving at Westminster Abbey.
Tom Parker Bowles, son of Camilla, consort of the king, arrived at Westminster Abbey.