Thousands of mourners have gathered to mark the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, that will take place on Monday, September 19. It will be the first time since 1760 that a monarch's funeral has been held at Westminster Abbey. This morning, at the Royal British Legion, Cubs, Scouts, Beavers, Guides, servicemen and families have been up since 5am and come together to share this moment and to pay tribute as a community.
One member from Alrewas Girl Guides in Staffordshire was particularly upset as she shared what Queen Elizabeth II meant to her. Amy said: "Obviously out of respect for the Queen, it's the last chance today we have to keep that promise as she's been our patron since 1951. It's quite an emotional day for us all, especially since she's been in Girl Guides since she was four years old. It's just really hard to think our promises are changing."
In tears, Amy recited the Girl Guides' promise to the Queen one last time: "I promise that I will do my best, to be true to myself and develop my beliefs, to serve the Queen and my community, to help other people and to keep the (Brownie) Guide Law."
