The Queen's funeral is set to break centuries of royal tradition as it will take place at Westminster Abbey - following a period of national mourning. The funeral, which is expected to take place on Monday, September 19, is being held for a British monarch at Westminster Abbey for the first time since George II in 1760.
Funerals for British kings and queens have normally been at St George's Chapel in Windsor. But the Queen decided to break tradition as Westminster Abbey is more accessible and will allow many more people to take part.
Only invited guests will be allowed to attend the funeral and private committal service of Her Majesty The Queen and there are expected to be around 2,000 heads of state, dignitaries, presidents, European royals, and other key figures invited to Westminster Abbey.
