to Wellington Arch when it leaves Westminster Abbey, before Her Majesty is taken to Windsor to be laid to rest next to her beloved husband. It was at 2.6 miles as of 8am this morning. Hughes and his men were called into what was effectively an IED minefield, to extract casualties and recover bodies. 'Nobody expected anything like that to happen, not even with the IRA. Symbolic artifacts, the Sovereigns Orb and the Sovereigns Sceptre With Cross will be placed on top of the Queen's coffin. 6.30am - Doors will close to the public for the Queen's lying in state in Westminster Hall. Ms Wong said she joined the queue at around 7am and had been queuing for about three hours so far. At times the gunfire was so close and sustained that some patrol members were unable to return fire. The fire brigade eventually put out the blaze which had apparently been caused by an electrical fault. The King will scatter earth on his mother's coffin at7.30pmat a private family service. He carefully neutralised the device, and then turned his attention to the other wounded men and retrieving the dead. By midday today, the queue was four miles long and stretched past Tower Bridge into Bermondsey, as officials expect some 400,000 people to view the coffin over the coming days. But it was hot very hot and I couldn't see anything because of the smoke.'. He successfully stopped them and organised the remnants of his and the second company into a temporary defensive perimeter by nightfall. However, a few had managed to rejoin the procession near Hyde Park after seeing the stepping off in Westminster, and stayed out in the cold until its conclusion. The Queen will receive a state funeral on Monday . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. There will likely be a cut-off point for new arrivals in the queue this weekend, as stewards calculate the waiting times and number of people hoping to pay their respects to the late monarch. Though the funeral itself is at 11am, the coverage for it on BBC will start at 8am BST on Monday. December 11, 2022. 12.15pm - The procession will set off for Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner, following the route of Broad Sanctuary Parliament Square (south and east sides), Parliament Street, Whitehall, Horse Guards including Horse Guards Arch, Horse Guards Road, The Mall, Queen's Gardens (south and west sides), Constitution Hill and Apsley Way. By Within 40 metres of the enemy position the fire was so heavy the patrol was unable to advance further. At this time there will be a two-minute silence, which will be observed around the UK. He therefore broke cover, returned to his vehicle, which was still burning, and calmly sent a concise report by radio. It all ties in with Tim Davie's' (BBC Director General) strategy speech last week about how the future of the BBC is digital and their plan to exit the linear broadcast market (television channels, radio stations) in the next few years. In the evening, a private burial service will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, attended by Charles and members of the royal family. The Queen will be buried together with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, at the King George VI Memorial Chapel in St George's Chapel. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Lots of banter and talk. The route will go from the Abbey via Broad Sanctuary, Parliament Square (south and east sides), Parliament Street, Whitehall, Horse Guards including Horse Guards Arch, Horse Guards Road, The Mall, Queen's Gardens (south and west sides), Constitution Hill and Apsley Way. 12pm - Reveille, the national anthem and a lament, played by the Queen's Piper, will bring the state funeral service to an end at approximately noon. Watching the Queen's funeral on BBC. He was issued with a replacement. Two vehicles were hit and caught fire, and ammunition began exploding inside the turrets. The Duke has laid out his plans and revealed that the King, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex will mount a 15-minute vigil around the Queen's coffin as it lies in state in the ancient Westminster Hall at 7.30pm on Friday. The sheer weight of fire stopped him advancing further, and he realised that only a quick rush would allow him a chance to cover the remaining ground and reach the wounded men. Strictly Come Dancing airs next Sunday, December 11, at 7.15pm on BBC One. It will start at 11am, with a procession from Westminster Hall beginning at 10.35 am. At12.15pm the Queen'schildren and members of theRoyal Familywill walk behind her coffin to Wellington Arch when it leaves Westminster Abbey and Her Majesty begins her journey to Windsor to be laid to rest next to her beloved husbandPrince Philip. He will walk with Anne, Andrew and Edward, and behind the quartet will be the Queen's grandsons Peter Phillips, the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales. The Queen's four days of lying in state at Westminster Hall came to an end today morning at 6.30am and the late monarch will soon be to Windsor Castle for burial at St Georges Chapel. An honour and a great responsibility'. As old friends come to say goodbye to a legendary member of the Walford community, Kathy tries to come to terms with a trying time in her past. On ITV, Good Morning Britain will preview the days events at 6am, with live coverage of the funeral procession starting at 9.30am courtesy of Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham. As the coffin is lowered into the royal vault the Garter King of Arms will pronounce the styles and titles of the Queen and the Sovereign's Piper will play a lament and walk slowly away so the music fades. Cdr Elliot, previously commanded the first Navy detachment in 375 years to perform guard duties at St James's Palace, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Windsor Castle. The triangular patch of land was designated by the city of New York in 1984 to celebrate the formerBeatle's life and work. The service will begin at 11am and will be conducted by the Dean of Westminster. The procession will go from New Palace Yard through Parliament Square, Broad Sanctuary and the Sanctuary before arriving at Westminster Abbey just before 11am. At around 5.20am, the sound of brass playing God Save The Queen rang out from under the arch, before the state hearse departed through the Apsley Gate of Hyde Park between rows of Household Cavalry. Her Majesty's passing has touched millions in the UK and around the world - and theglobe's most powerful men and women are scrambling for seats on Monday amid limits on who can join the congregation of 2,000 VIPs including the entire British Royal Family. Fraser and Tricia Campbell from St Albans said that they came because they wanted to 'show their recognition for all that [the Queen has] done.'. The Duke of Norfolk said today that it was 'both humbling and daunting' to have the 'honour and great responsibility' to run an event that will be watched by billions of people around the globe. Britain's greatest Paralympian wiped away tears in Westminster Hall as awestruck others from Britain and abroad wept, prayed and salutedafter queuing for up to 48 hours to pay their respects. For me, it's one big celebration of her wonderful role'. 'You're chatting to people, about your lives, any connections you may have had with the royal family which we found out today some of us have met the Queen. , updated The enemy isolated the two leading companies, one of which was Warrant Officer Payne's, and with heavy mortar and rocket support assaulted their position from three directions simultaneously. The bearer party will lift the coffin from the state hearse, from where it will be carried in procession up the West Steps. It was just very moving. There will be a televised ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor at 4pmon Monday. The man in charge of the huge funeral operation, the Earl Marshall the Duke of Norfolk has confirmed for the first time that the funeral will take place on Monday September 19 at 11am in . Able Seaman Murray Kerr, 20, from Ayr, said: 'It's a great honour to be a part of Her Majesty's funeral; it's a great responsibility as well. The BBC will be showing special programming on the day of the funeral, which will air from 8 am until 5 pm on Monday 19 September on BBC One and iPlayer, with BSL signed coverage on BBC Two. His comrades came to administer first aid, but Norton had deduced that further devices were probably present. His citation, read to the audience at Buckingham Palace, said:'Dealing with any form of IED is dangerous. 'It didn't take that long, about 45 minutes to an hour,' they said. 'They were Her Majesty's ships, they are now His Majesty's ships; that connection is strong and powerful from the most junior sailor to the most senior officer.'. Moving elements of the funeral will include the sounding of the Last Post at 11.55amas the service nears its end, followed by a two-minute national silence which will be observed by the abbey congregation and by millions across the UK. Capt Shephard ignored his warnings, strapped on the equipment and dived again. Capt Shephard carried his friend over a coral bank 'in bloodied feet' to get him to hospital, but Lieut Moran was pronounced dead on arrival. 'We went through the accessibility queue, it's for people with disabilities that are seen and unseen. She will be accompanied on her final journey by a massed Pipes & Drums of Scottish and Irish Regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, and the Royal Air Force - numbering 200 musicians. The length of the service is not yet known but when it ends, the King and members of the royal family will depart from the Galilee Porch for Windsor Castle. She will be buried alongside her husband, Prince Philip who died last April. This has been felt more keenly over the past few days as the world comes to terms with her demise. At 3.10pm the procession will step off via Albert Road, Long Walk, Cambridge Gate, Cambridge Drive, George IV Gate, Quadrangle (South and West sides), Engine Court, Norman Arch, Chapel Hill, Parade Ground and Horseshoe Cloister Arch. ITV has confirmed it will run live,. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the burial. The solemn scenes come ahead of the first full State Funeral that Britain has hosted since Winston Churchill died in 1965. Huw Edwards, Kirsty Young and David Dimbleby are among the broadcasters leading BBC coverage of the Queen's funeral, the corporation has announced. Huw Edwards, Kirsty Young and David Dimbleby are among the broadcasters leading BBC coverage of the Queens funeral, the corporation has announced. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. The Prime Minister and the Secretary General of the Commonwealth will read Lessons, while the Archbishop of York, the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Free Churches Moderator will say prayers. Well-wishers have shared cheery camaraderie, egg sandwiches and biscuits during their wait outside, as people queued through the night to pay their final respects to the late monarch inside the Palace of Westminster. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday September 19. At approximately 3.40 pm the King and other members of the royal family who are walking in the procession join it at the Quadrangle on the North side as it passes into Engine Court. MailOnline has asked for clarification on the order. The BBC is providing full coverage of the state funeral across TV, radio, iPlayer, BBC Sounds, and the BBC News website. The ambush began with sustained machine gun and rocket-propelled grenade fire, causing several casualties. After the service the Queen's coffin will be returned to the gun carriage by the bearer party and a procession will travel to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park. Here is a list of TV channels where you can watch live coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, September 19 starting between 3 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Eastern time. 7.30pm - A private burial service will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, attended by the King and members of the royal family. A Heathrow spokesman said: 'Heathrow, Nats (the air traffic control provider) and airlines are supporting the ceremonial aspects for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral at Westminster Abbey and the committal service at Windsor Castle on Monday September 19 2022. Sadly, I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped Dot's funeral on iPlayer at 6am on Monday. Throughout the long action, his bravery assisted the patrol to return accurate fire and to successfully withdraw without further casualties. 'And then also as a reflection and a look-forward, how do we carry on and serve HM the King as we go forward in our careers, and that too comes with an almost desire to do the best for him as we can. Her state funeral will be held today. Monday is a holiday across the U.K., with many businesses and schools closed so citizens can watch broadcasts of the events, which start at 4 a.m. and extend past 7:30 p.m. Globally, millions are. Despite the smoke, flames and exploding ammunition, he managed to pull the wounded gunner out of the turret and get him off the vehicle, moving him to a safer position not far away, where he bandaged his wounds. ', Captain Catherine Jordan, who is responsible for the state ceremonial team, said: 'She's our Commander-in-Chief, we want to do our best for her in her last moments here, and we want to do our very best for our new Commander-in-Chief, King Charles.'. We will all feel a great deal of emotion; she will have meant so much to us all in very different ways, all of us will have been touched by her presence in some way. The largely black-clad crowd were solemn and pensive as they flowed into the ancient hall where chandeliers and spotlights illuminated the scene beneath the medieval timber roof. After training in Canada and the US he earned his wings in July 1942 and was assigned to No 210 Squadron in March 1943, piloting Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats, flying from RAF Sullom Voe in Shetland. It will then descend a shaft for around 16ft before being sent down a corridor and set down in the vault behind its iron gates. 'Something perhaps a little more poignant for me is it will be my last action in uniform after 32 years' service before I actually leave the Royal Navy.'. It marks the end of public ceremonial arrangements. Two thousand people including world leaders and foreign royals will gather inside Westminster Abbey in London on Monday for the final farewell to the nation's longest reigning monarch. But in a sense his comments about Royal security were right. Without specialist protective clothing in order to save time, Hughes set about clearing a path to the wounded men, providing constant reassurance that help was on its way. Retired police officer Jim Beaton, the Queen's Police Officer from 1983 to 1992, received the George Cross in 1974 for protecting the Princess Royal from the would-be kidnapper Ian Ball during an attack in The Mall. It is not yet clear in which order the family will walk in their lines, though earlier this week Princes William and Harry walked side-by-side as the Queen's coffin was moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. Croucher has kept his backpack as a trophy of the day he beat the grim reaper, a constant reminder of 'how lucky I am'. The Queen's coffin will be carried into St George's Chapel at 4pm, where a televised committal service held by the Dean of Windsor will take place. Four soldiers stood either side of the coffin as it was taken into Westminster Abbey, where indoor procedures were also rehearsed. The BBC series will now pay its respects to the star, with a special episode marking the character's funeral on Monday (12 December). Coverage will continue until . Eventually after almost 20 minutes he reached the second man and ran back carrying him through the continuous enemy fire. ITV has confirmed it will be running live, uninterrupted coverage of the funeral. Whilst conducting the examination he trod on a concealed device which exploded. The procession continued to play in the half-light, and Beethoven's Funeral March and the hymn Jerusalem could be heard before the sun came up. Beharryhas worn his actual Victoria Cross on only three occasions; for the Queen, at his wedding and when he met Harry Patch, the last British First World War veteran. As hundreds of ordinary people of all ages filed past the coffin of the long-reigning monarch, many wiped their eyes with tissues. Throughout the day, reporters will be at Windsor Castle speaking to members of the public and from 7pm Mark Austin will recap the day. And I have really admired her for that. At 10.35am, Her Majesty will be carried on the the gun carriage that conveyed her mother and father to their funerals from Westminster Hall, arriving at10.52am. The assailantwas taken into custody and went to Rampton Hospital under the Mental Health Act before later being moved to Broadmoor Prison on Dartmoor. Sky News has confirmed that people can tune into Sky News, the Sky News App, YouTube and Freeview for coverage of the funeral procession and service for free. Notwithstanding the imminent danger, he continued to help his wounded colleague towards the safety of the Spartan. The King and the royal party will take up their same places behind the coffin as when they escorted it to the Abbey, while the Queen Consort and Princess of Wales will travel to the site by car as will the Duchess of Sussex and Countess of Wessex. 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The service, which will include a poignant two minute national silence will come to an end at noon, when the Queen's coffin will be carried from the Abbey. What happens on day of the Queen's funeral? What time is the state funeral service and how will it unfold? I am not saying this is her funeral but I probably have emotions come up on the day.'. As the coffin is lowered into the royal vault the Sovereign's Piper will play a lament and walk slowly away so the music fades. He eventually found Roy, and threw him out to his father who caught him below, but Brian was frightened by the flames and went back into his bed, but Jack bravely grabbed him and they both managed to escape. on. She was such a role model for all women, not just in this country but across the world. In June 2010, on his third deployment to Afghanistan, Corporal Roberts-Smith was part of a helicopter assault into Tizak, Shah Wali Kot in Kandahar Province, aimed at capturing or killing a senior Taliban commander. At around 11.55am the Last Post will sound, followed by two minutes of silence to be observed in the Abbey and throughout the UK. Last April, moving images showed the Queen having to sit alone due to coronavirus regulations during Prince Philip's funeral inside the chapel. ', Kate described entering Westminster Hall where the Queen's coffin lies and being 'struck by a huge overwhelming sense of the grandeur and the mystery of it all.'. The King, members of the royal family, members of the King's Household and Household of the Prince of Wales will follow the coffin. On reaching the first injured man he discovered a further IED within a metre of the casualty; given their proximity, it constituted a grave and immediate threat to all the casualties and himself. She said she came to pay her respects because 'I have been following her all my life.' Despite his injuries and exploding ammunition, he valiantly attempted to climb on to the tank but was beaten back by the intense heat and explosions. The Queen's state funeral was held at Westminster Abbey in London, the historic church where Britain's kings and queens are crowned. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. By now, Troulan was exhausted, dehydrated and at the limit of his mental capacity. Donaldson immediately crossed the 80 metres or so of open ground between the convoy and the interpreter, under heavy fire, and then carried him back to the vehicles where Donaldson administered first aid. Shop our top picks for budget-friendly gifts this Christmas, What to buy from Pandora's genderless jewellery line, Need a gift for a special someone? 'When we arrived we were fortunate to see the Changing of the Guard so we have an extra moment to pay our respects to the Queen. After Her Majesty's state funeral, the Committal Service at St George's Chapel will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor and feature a congregation of the late monarch's family and friends and mourners from her household past and present, including her personal staff from across her private estates. When the hearse arrives in Windsor, the procession will begin just after 3pm at Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road. He added: 'It's peaceful. He then climbed on to the burning tank, placing himself at risk of enemy fire, as well as fire from Coalition aircraft should they return. 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