Queen Elizabeth's funeral 'will unite' world as mourners queue for miles

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LONDON: Prince William has told how walking behind his grandmother's coffin brought back challenging memories, alluding to the death of his mother, as mourners from all walks of life queued for hours on Thursday (Sep 15) to file past the late monarch's coffin. The new heir to the throne told well-wishers t

LONDON: Prince William has told how walking behind his grandmother's coffin brought back challenging memories, alluding to the death of his mother, as mourners from all walks of life queued for hours on Thursday to file past the late monarch's coffin.

The official in charge of the huge ceremonial event said on Thursday that he hoped the funeral would unite people from across the globe. It was a scene reminiscent of when, William and Harry, then aged 12, followed Diana's casket when it was taken on a similar procession through central London. The Imperial State Crown lays atop the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it Lies in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Britain, on Sep 15, 2022.

The mourners included former Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip, who bowed their heads before the coffin as they filed past with members of the public. The funeral service will begin at 11am and last about an hour. At its conclusion the Last Post will sound and there will be a two-minute silence to be observed by the nation.

 

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