London ∙ Tens of thousands wait to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth. Those who waited up to 16 hours were able to get next to the body at Westminster Hall. Former England football captain David Beckham paid his respects to the Queen from a 13-hour queue. The funeral is tomorrow.
In view of the all-day wait, the government had appealed to avoid the journey, but the flow of people continues.
On Friday night, King Charles and his three siblings stood in silence next to the Queen’s body. Yesterday, the Queen’s 8 grandchildren, including William and Harry, were also present.
Hundreds of British Army, Air Force and Navy personnel who will accompany the funeral procession tomorrow conducted a full rehearsal yesterday. The training took place on ‘The Long Walk’ which leads to Windsor Castle.
In the presence of 2,000 guests, including more than 100 heads of state, the funeral ceremonies will be held at Westminster Abbey. After the service at the church will be taken to Windsor. The Queen was laid to rest next to her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.
President Draupadi Murmu left yesterday to attend the funeral ceremony. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, Emperor Masako and China’s Vice President Wang Chishan also returned to London. Meanwhile, the police arrested a man who created a ruckus next to the queen’s dead body.
English Summary: Queen Elizabeth funeral tomorrow