Live ticker for the Queen’s funeral: heavy gear for Prince George

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Funeral of Queen Elizabeth (†)
Hard walk for Prince George

Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral: The news in the ticker

Welcome to GALA! We start the coverage with the current developments of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth, †96. All information about the funeral of the record monarch can be found here.

12:15 p.m.: Reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians

Baroness Scotland, General Secretary of the Commonwealth, reads the first lesson from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians on the resurrection of Christ and the promise of eternal life for Christians. It states that death will be the last enemy to be defeated by Christ. “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?”

12:13 p.m .: Prince George and Princess Charlotte are brave

First recordings from Westminster Abbey show a brave Prince George and an equally composed Princess Charlotte.

12:08 p.m.: The service begins

The official state funeral begins. The Dean of Westminster, David Hoyle, will speak and invite the congregation to a first prayer. “We remember with gratitude her unwavering commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth,” he said, adding: “We remember with admiration her lifelong sense of duty and devotion to her people. With gratitude “We praise God for her enduring example of Christian faith and dedication. We remember with affection her love for her family and her dedication to the causes close to her heart.”

12:05 p.m .: Prince George accompanies his father with his great-grandmother’s coffin

Moving Scenes! Prince George accompanies his great-grandmother’s coffin with his father Prince William.

11:57 a.m.: The Queen’s coffin is carried into Westminster Abbey

Moving scenes: The Queen’s coffin is carried into Westminster Abbey.

11:55 am: The procession ends at Westminster Abbey

The funeral procession has reached Westminster Abbey. The official state funeral begins at 12 noon.

11:42 a.m.: The Queen’s coffin leaves Westminster Hall

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin leaves Westminster Hall. Her body is now being taken to Westminster Abbey in a procession, led by King Charles. Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Edward, Princess Anne, Peter Phillips and Prince Andrew are also accompanying the late Queen on her final journey.

11:42 a.m .: Duchess Meghan is here

Duchess Meghan enters the Abbey.

11:41 am Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives at the Abbey with George and Charlotte

Catherine, Princess of Wales, enters the Abbey with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Queen Camilla is there too.

11:39 a.m.: Members of the Royal Family arrive

Princess Beatrice, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and many other members of the Royal Family have arrived at the Abbey.

11:38 am: First look at Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte is going to her great-grandmother’s funeral with her father, Prince William.

11:33 am: King Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry sighted for the first time

King Charles and Prince William drive to Westminster Hall in one car, with Prince Harry following in a second car. Peter Phillips is also there.

11:29 am: Justin Trudeau has tears in his eyes when entering the Abbey

Justin Trudeau and his wife enter the Abbey. The Canadian Prime Minister is visibly emotional, he has known the late Queen for 40 years.

11:26 am: Liz Truss is here

The newly elected prime minister arrives with her husband.

11:20 a.m.: Former prime ministers arrive together

Boris Johnson, Theresa May and David Cameron enter the Abbey together. Tony Blair and his wife will also follow.

11:10 a.m.: US President Biden arrives

Jill and Joe Biden arrive together to bid the Queen farewell one last time.

11:07 am: The Queen’s ladies-in-waiting arrive

The Queen’s ladies-in-waiting, who over the years have become close friends of the Queen, enter the Abbey together to say goodbye to their boss.

11:01 a.m.: The French President is here

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron have arrived at Westminster Abbey. The French First Lady is based on the mourning dress of the British Royals.

10:54 am: Westminster Abbey fills up

More and more mourners arrive at the Abbey. The royals and members of the royal family who have arrived are expected last.

10:44 am: Heads of State enter the Abbey

Heads of state arrive from all over the world, they drove to Westminster Abbey together.

10:27 am: Queen Camilla’s family arrives

Queen Camilla’s daughter Laura Lopes and the Queen Consort’s son Tom Parker Bowles arrive with their families at Westminster Abbey.

10:25 a.m.: The parents of the Princess of Wales take their seats

Carole and Michael Middleton have arrived at Westminster Abbey.

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