Queen Elizabeth II Made a Special Funeral Plan Before Her Death: 'My People First'
One of Queen Elizabeth II's last wishes aims to reunite people, proving the late monarch's unmatched love and care for everyone.
Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Buckingham Palace served the details of the state funeral through The Telegraph. It said that the "fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign" would have the public join the royal family members, heads of state, and the military at the event in pursuit of uniting people across the globe.
"It is our aim and belief that the state funeral and events of the next few days will unite people across the globe and resonate with people of all faiths, whilst fulfilling Her Majesty and her family's wishes to pay a fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign," The Earl Marshal said.
The State Funeral will start on Monday at 11:00 a.m. local time. Processions and services will happen in Westminster Abbey and St George's Chapel, Windsor. Queen Elizabeth II will be commemorated before her burial in a private ceremony.
The public already felt Queen Elizabeth II's love when Buckingham Palace allowed the public viewing of her coffin on Thursday. The queue extended around five miles, with royal fans waiting for 8.5 hours.
Prince William Says Queen Elizabeth II's Procession Reminded of Princess Diana's Funeral
Prince William, who has since received the Prince of Wales title, talked to the crowd again during the walkabout on Thursday. After seeing the people who came to pay respect to Queen Elizabeth II, he revealed that it reminded him of the event held after Princess Diana's death in 1997.
He spoke to the people outside the Sandringham House, holding back his tears as he said how difficult the procession was because it reminded him of his mother's funeral.
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The now-first reserve to the throne and Prince Harry took the path 25 years ago, when they were just 15 and 12, respectively. At that time, they walked from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey to accompany Princess Diana to her last resting place.
The late Princess of Wales' coffin was draped in the Royal Standard. It also had white flowers as the Queen's coffin.
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest on Monday. CNN revealed that there would be two-minute nationwide silence before the state funeral service.
