Before dying at the age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II had planned everything … Her funeral, on September 19, will take place in a very specific order according to her last wishes. An extraordinary event to pay a last tribute to the monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, to be held on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey is likely to be one of the biggest ceremonial events to be held in Britain since World War II. At the end of the service, a national silence of two minutes will be observed just before noon. Before her death on September 8, Queen Elizabeth II had planned everything to the organization of his funeral. She would even have imposed certain things…
The order of the service, with its choice of music and readings, will notably reflect the Queen’s personal choices for her funeral. Palace officials explained that the Queen had been consulted on all arrangements. The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norflok, who is the official funeral organizer, dignified his role “both humble and intimidating”. The one who became a duke in 2002, explained that Monday’s service would aim to “to unite people around the world and to resonate with people of all faiths”.
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A very meticulous program
The events should follow one another in a very precise order and in a very ceremonial way. The funeral will begin with a funeral procession, during which the Queen’s coffin will be transported from Westminster Hall to the nearby Abbey. During the procession, Princes William and Harry will walk behind the Queen’s coffin. It is on the tank that was used for the funerals of Edward VII, George V, George VI and Sir Winston Churchill that the remains of the Queen will be transported. Not less than 142 sailors from the Royal Navy will draw the coffin… A last tribute for the one who reigned for 70 years!
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