The Royal Family has announced 19 September 2022 as the funeral date for late Queen Elizabeth II.
The West African Pilot News reports that Britain’s longest-serving monarch died peacefully on Thursday at her Scottish country estate in Balmoral.
Announcing the interment date on its verified Twitter handle, The Royal Family stated: “The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 19th September.
“Prior to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects.”
Below is the details of the funeral.
Sunday, September 11
HM The Queen’s coffin will be taken from Balmoral to Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
Tuesday, September 13
The Queen’s daughter, Princess Anne the Princess Royal, will accompany the coffin when it is flown to London and taken to Buckingham Palace.
Wednesday, September 14
The Queen’s coffin will be taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where she will lie in state for four days so that her subjects can file past to pay their respects.
Monday, September 19
State Funeral to take place at Westminster Abbey, starting at 11 a.m. local time.
The Queen currently rests in the ballroom at Balmoral Castle, where estate staff can pay their last respects, CNN reports. Her oak coffin has been draped with the Royal Standard for Scotland, and a wreath of flowers is laid on top.
A 12-day mourning period has begun in the United Kingdom as preparations are being made for the state funeral.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will oversee the funeral proceedings.
Heads of state and dignitaries from around the world are expected to be invited to the Queen’s funeral to join members of the royal family to celebrate the her life and unwavering service to the nation and Commonwealth.
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