The royal family escorted Queen Elizabeth’s coffin to Westminster.
The procession left Buckingham Palace at 14:22 local time towards Westminster Hall. PDO
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin has now been moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where it will remain until the day of her funeral, September 19.
The coffin was transported to a new location yesterday, Wednesday, accompanied by a procession. The procession included members of the royal family and soldiers moving the coffin from the gun platforms.
Yesterday, the vigil of the coffin was started in Westminster Hall, before which the procession was also present. At the ceremony, the coffin was lowered onto a platform lined with purple cloth, after which a choir performed in the hall.
The Queen’s coffin has been raised to the dais in Westminster Hall. PDO
A moved royal family followed the occasion. Some of them showed open outbursts of emotion and it was possible to read great sadness on their faces.
Harry, in particular, was seen looking sad, holding his hands over his face at the event. Later, he was also seen directing his gaze towards the sky. A picture of the situation was published, for example, by a British newspaper Mirror.
Harry hid his agitation. PDO
Harry, who had a difficult relationship with his family, published a touching article about his grandmother after her death.
– We smile, because we know you are with grandfather again. Peace to both of your souls, he concluded his writing.
Also the king Charles was seen as serious. He stood closest to his mother’s coffin in the procession together with his spouse Camilla’s with.
The king’s face was serious. PDO
In the end, the family left Westminster Hall together and, among other things, the spouses of the princes, Catherine and Meghan, were seen walking on the coffin of the queen.
Later in the afternoon, the doors were opened to the public. The coffin is monitored around the clock, but citizens will have the opportunity to say their goodbyes to the queen in the following days.
A queue for miles was seen snaking towards Westminster Hall. PDO
There is an absolute ban on selfies at the coffin, and you may even have to wait in line overnight. Yesterday, Wednesday evening, the length of the queue for the monarch’s coffin was a good four kilometers.
The funeral will take place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey.