The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held today (Monday, September 19) in Westminster Abbey. After lying in state for five days, Britain’s longest reigning monarch will be buried at Windsor Castle with her late husband.
During the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, traditional hymns will be sung along with prayers and other celebrations of the Queen’s long life. Her Majesty’s funeral is set to be attended by 500 dignitaries as well as other family members and private citizens.
The funeral begins at 11am but before this a bell will be tolled once a minute for 96 minutes as a tribute to her long life. Foreign royals and heads of states will enter the abbey first and be seated then the Procession of Religious Representatives moves to the Nave and the Sacrarium.
