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Graeme Murray

Queen didn't want 'boring' funeral as ex-archbishop says service will be uplifting

The Queen did not want a "boring" funeral service, with a former archbishop saying tomorrow will be uplifting.

Former York archbishop of York Lord Sentamu said Shakespeare and angelic voices singing at their best will be among the focal points of the poignant event.

The Crossbench peer told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme the funeral would be the peak of the English language with joyous choral singing.

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