Queen Elizabeth II: Walking behind coffin brought back memories of Diana's funeral, says William

Summary

The Prince and Princess of Wales have today greeted crowds in Sandringham and looked at the floral tributes left there
Prince William told well-wishers that walking behind the Queen's coffin brought back memories of his mother's funeral
New details of the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September have been set out
There will be a national two-minute silence at the end of the service, and a procession through London will follow
Along the Thames, people are waiting to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II - the queue is nearly 5 miles (7.9km) long
King Charles III spent the day at his country home, Highgrove

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In pictures: The Queen's journey to Buckingham Palacepublished at 03:59 British Summer Time 14 September 2022
Earlier on Tuesday, the Queen's coffin was flown from Edinburgh to RAF Northolt in west London.
From there, with thousands of people lining almost every part of the route, her hearse was driven to the palace in central London.
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The bearer party from the Queen's Colour Squadron carried the Queen's coffin, cloaked in the Royal Standard, from the plane in RAF Northolt
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Thousands lined the streets to watch the Queen's hearse pass
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Cars stopped on the A40, with people watching the motorcade from the central reservation
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And the crowd cheered as the Queen's hearse drew into Buckingham Palace
Justin Trudeau declares federal Canadian holidaypublished at 03:31 British Summer Time 14 September 2022
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the date of the Queen’s funeral, Monday 19 September, will be a federal holiday.
“For most Canadians, she was the only monarch we ever knew and many of us felt a deep affection and appreciation for her dedication to Canada,” he said in a statement, external.
Canada will also hold a national commemorative ceremony in the capital Ottawa, broadcast live to the nation. It will take place at the Christ Church Cathedral and will be preceded by a parade, 96-gun salute and a military fly past.
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King Charles III marks a 'renewed beginning' for indigenous Canadianspublished at 02:46 British Summer Time 14 September 2022
Lyse Doucet
Chief International Correspondent
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King Charles III: A 'renewed beginning' for Canada's indigenous people
“A renewed beginning” is how Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon described King Charles III's rule and efforts to deal with "dark chapters” in the relationship between the British monarchy and indigenous people. Simon is the first indigenous person in this symbolic but significant role as the King’s representative in one of 14 Commonwealth realms.
“The Queen understood the issues we confronted,” recalled the Governor General who told us about growing up in her Inuit community in the Arctic where the Queen’s photographs were everywhere, including her own home.
Before acceding to the throne, the King often spoke publicly about the “vital need for reconciliation.” This centuries-old relationship began with land treaties during colonial rule, and more recently church-run residential schools where indigenous children suffered horrific abuses.
Asked about calls by indigenous leaders for an apology, the Governor General said there also had to be action in areas like resources, land rights, and governance.
“I have hope,” she told us, about new opportunities to work together on a wide range of issues, including the climate crisis in the Arctic.
The Queen's journey to lying-in-statepublished at 02:13 British Summer Time 14 September 2022
The Queen's coffin will travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday afternoon, where she will lie in state for four days.
The King, his two sons Princes William and Harry, and other senior royals will walk behind the coffin.
What's happening Wednesday?published at 01:40 British Summer Time 14 September 2022
- On Wedneday, the Queen's coffin will depart from Buckingham Palace at 14:22 local time.
- Members of the public will be able to watch as the cortege makes the journey through central London - along Queen's Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Parliament Square and New Palace Yard.
- The procession will include King Charles III, Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as other senior royals, in a journey that will take about 38 minutes. Guns will be fired at Hyde Park and Big Ben will toll.
- Crowds are expected to gather along The Mall to watch the procession and screens in the royal parks will show coverage.
- The coffin will reach Westminster Hall at 15:00. Once there, it will rest on a raised platform and a short service will be held, attended by the King and members of the Royal Family.
- The platform will be guarded at all times of night and day by soldiers from units that serve the Royal Household.
- Members of the public will be able to pay their respects to the Queen's coffin at Westminster Hall from 17:00 on Wednesday.
What happened on Tuesday?published at 01:14 British Summer Time 14 September 2022
As we prepare for Wednesday’s planned events, here’s a look back at what happened on Tuesday:
King Charles III travelled to Northern Ireland along with the Queen Consort Camilla, as part of a planned tour of the UK.
They greeted crowds at Hillsborough Castle, met political leaders and attended a service at St Anne's Cathedral.
Later, the Queen’s coffin travelled from Edinburgh to London, flying to RAF Northolt and then proceeding through the streets to Buckingham Palace.
Thousands of people lined the route, with some applauding when it arrived at the palace.
Members of the Royal Family met the coffin at Buckingham Palace ahead of its move to Westminster Hall on Wednesday.
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The Queen's coffin was driven to Buckingham Palace as crowds gathered in the streets nearby to watch
Welcome to our live coveragepublished at 01:11 British Summer Time 14 September 2022
Hello, and welcome to our live coverage.
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin is currently lying in Buckingham Palace. On Wednesday, it will travel a short distance through central London to the Palace of Westminster, where she will lie in state for four days before her funeral.
People are already queueing to see the Queen – although they will not be able to pay their respects until 17:00 BST. Stay with us for the latest updates throughout the day.