Queen Elizabeth II – who died on September 8 – had a special request for her funeral. The monarch’s funeral will take place on the morning of Monday 19 September following the four days of her coffin lying in state at Westminster Hall. There would be processions in London and Windsor along with public viewing areas and big screens in both locations.
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As glorious as Her Majesty
As the entire nation waits to bid her adieu for one last time, a former archbishop has confirmed that the Queen’s funeral will be as ‘glorious’ as the monarch herself. The sombre ceremony, according to Lord Sentamu – the former archbishop of York – will be an ‘uplifting’ joyful occasion with angelic music, the best of the English language, and Shakespearean passages.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch who always held a smile close to her wanted to have her funeral in a way that reflected her personality even in her death. Hello magazine reports the things that Lord Sentamu confirmed would be seen during the funeral tomorrow. He appeared on BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg and said:
So what you’re going to expect is the best of funeral services, the prayer book service, the words which were an inspiration to Shakespeare.
You're going to hear this wonderful English at its best, also you’re going to hear angelic voices of the choir of the Abbey plus the Chapels Royal, you really hear voices that are singing to the glory of God.
Not a boring affair
The state funeral will be conducted by David Hoyle, the Dean of Westminster. Prime Minister Liz Truss and the secretary-general of the Commonwealth Patricia Scotland will also be present at the ceremony along with the rest of the Royal Family. Lord Sentamu added:
The Queen does not and did not want what you call long, boring services, you're not going to find boredom, but you're going to be lifted to glory as you hear the service.
The hearts and people's cockles will be warmed and at the same time, there will be a moment of saying this is a funeral service that is glorious in its setting.
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