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The coffin is being transported to Windsor, outside the British capital, where the former monarch will be laid to rest later Monday.바카라 웹사이트
King Charles III and other senior royals are marching behind the coffin to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. Tens of thousands of people are lining the route. Gun salutes are being fired in nearby Hyde Park, and Big Ben is tolling at one-minute intervals during the procession.바카라 웹사이트
The coffin is to be taken by hearse to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.바카라 웹사이트
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The funeral procession has already begun and is being attended by all members of the royal family.
Royal funeral
The UK's first state funeral in 57 years follows a strict protocol steeped in military traditions, with rehearsals being undertaken for many days.
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World dignitaries in London to pay homage to Queen
The long queues at바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트Westminster Hall, where the queen is lying in state, have seen many famous faces. US President Joe Biden was among those in London for the funeral. Interacting with reporters on Sunday, the POTUS said that his바카라 웹사이트the Queen had reminded him of his own mother and that her, adding바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트left a “giant hole".
Dozens of world leaders arrived in groups by bus including바카라 웹사이트New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Irish President Michael D Higgins and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro also joined dozens of other guests at the reception.바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, has appeared at London's Westminster Hall to pay her respects to Queen Elizabeth II.바카라 웹사이트President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, however, is not expected to attend as the war in Ukraine continues.
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King Charles III reflected upon his late mother라이브 바카라 “lifelong service” in a thank you message ahead of Queen Elizabeth II라이브 바카라 funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Queen Consort Camilla, the wife of King Charles III also바카라 웹사이트paid바카라 웹사이트homage to the late Queen Elizabeth II in a video message that was broadcast Sunday night: “It must have been so difficult for her being a solitary woman," she said, adding, “There weren't women prime ministers or presidents. She was the only one, so I think she carved her own role.”
Prince Andrew has paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II, saying he will forever treasure “your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your confidence.” Addressing the late monarch as “Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty,” Andrew said “it has been an honour and privilege to serve you.”
'Biggest event since 2012 Olympics'
With such large movement of crowds expected on Monday, London's transport authority has had to prepare for around 1 million people who will be visiting the British capital Monday for the state funerals state funeral.바카라 웹사이트Across the country, some 250 extra train services will run, including some overnight trains to prepare for what is being dubbed as the바카라 웹사이트“biggest public transport operation since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games”.
More than 100 Heathrow Airport flights will be cancelled to prevent aircraft noise from disturbing the funeral at Westminster Abbey Monday morning and the queen's committal service at Windsor Castle afterward.
Security nightmare
Meanwhile, managing the Queen's security arrangements in keeping with royal protocols amid such massive crowds and influx of important international dignitaries has been a challenge for police and law enforcement authorities in London.바카라 웹사이트
Police officers were dotted along the route along the Long Walk, a 3-mile (5-km) avenue where a walking funeral procession will be held before the queen is laid to rest in St George's Chapel.
Mourners are being made to through a바카라 웹사이트security check before entering the premises and바카라 웹사이트have been told not to bring tents or gazebos, only chairs and blankets. Stalls have opened along the road, selling food and refreshments.
Protecting the Queen's remains has also been a challenge.바카라 웹사이트On Sunday, London Police charged a man바카라 웹사이트accused of lunging at the Queen's바카라 웹사이트coffin as it lay in state at the Houses of Parliament with a public order offense.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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