China News Service, September 19th. On the 19th local time, the United Kingdom held a state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. Members of the royal family, British government officials and dignitaries from many countries attended.
Many British people also rushed to London, or watched live broadcasts through British media, etc., to say their final goodbyes to the Queen.
File:Queen Elizabeth II.
At about 11:00 local time on the 19th (the following are local times), the Queen's funeral was officially held at Westminster Abbey in London and the whole process was broadcast live.
The funeral service lasted about an hour and was attended by about 2,000 people.
The picture shows the public paying tribute to the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
The picture shows the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II being carried into Westminster Abbey.
Prince Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, and other members of the royal family, including Princes William and Harry, attended the funeral with solemn expressions.
British media noted that before the official funeral, when the Queen's coffin was transferred from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, Charles III, who was walking near his mother's coffin, once wiped away tears.
The picture shows King Charles III of England (second from left).
In addition to members of the royal family, many British government officials and dignitaries from many countries also attended the funeral.
Britain's new prime minister, Truss, appeared in black and delivered a brief condolence speech at the funeral.
Reuters previously reported that the Queen's last public appearance was at the Prime Minister's appointment ceremony on the 6th.
The picture shows British Prime Minister Truss delivering his condolences at the Queen's funeral.
Image source: Screenshot of the BBC video.
At about 11:55, the funeral ceremony came to an end, the bugler played "The Last Post", and the whole country observed a two-minute silence.
The funeral then ended with the British national anthem and lamentations.
With the accession of the new King Charles III to the throne, the lyrics of the British national anthem have been changed from "God Save the Queen" to "God Save the King".
The picture shows the bugle player playing "The Last Post".
Image source: Screenshot of the BBC video.
The picture shows the coffin of the Queen leaving Westminster Abbey in London.
Image source: Screenshot of the BBC video.
last goodbye
Queen to be buried with late husband
After the state funeral, the Queen's coffin will be taken to the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle to be buried with her late husband, Prince Philip.
FILE PHOTO: Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip.
The specific arrangements are as follows:
· Around 12:00, the coffin of the Queen was first sent to Wellington Arch near Hyde Park.
The Royal Cavalry Artillery fires funeral cannons in Hyde Park, and Big Ben also strikes every minute in mourning.
· Around 13:00, the funeral procession placed the coffin of the Queen in the national hearse and sent it to Windsor for the final parade.
Members of the royal family will also travel to Windsor by car.
Pictured is the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II.
· Around 15:00, the coffin of the Queen arrived at the gate of Shaw Farm on Albert Road in Windsor and joined the funeral procession that was already in place.
The team will then proceed to St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for a funeral service.
·Around 16:00, the funeral ceremony began, and about 800 people attended.
The crown, orb and scepter on the Queen's coffin will be removed and placed on the altar, which means the Queen's reign officially ends.
·Around 19:30, members of the royal family held a private burial ceremony for the Queen, and the Queen will be buried in the King George VI Memorial Church in St. George's Church.
Prince Philip, who is currently housed in the royal crypt at St George's Chapel, will be moved to be buried there with the Queen.
It is also the resting place of the Queen's parents and sister, Princess Margaret.