Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Today

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will be cremated today i.e. on 19 September. It is being described as the world's largest funeral. To date, such a funeral has not happened in the history of Britain and the world. Elizabeth II died in the same month on 8 September at the age of 96. Heads of countries from all over the world have arrived in Britain to attend the funeral. India's President Draupadi Murmu has also reached London to attend the last rites. Following her official funeral on September 19, Queen Elizabeth will be laid to rest with Prince Philip in St. George's Chapel. Her parents were also laid to rest in Windsor Castle's tiny chapel.

Earlier, thousands of people stood in long lines to have the darshan of their Queen. The line, about 10 km long, is located outside Westminster Hall. This funeral is also important because it will be telecasted live across the world. In such a situation, crores of viewers will also be able to attend the funeral through digital platforms. Viewers can watch the live streaming of the funeral procession on various platforms. The event will be streamed live on other platforms. All media channels including BBC, ITV and Sky News will also cover it.

The Queen's coffin will be taken from Wellington Arch to Windsor Castle for the funeral. Around 2,000 people are expected to be present during this time. Apart from members of the royal family, several heads of state will also attend the ceremony. The funeral program will take place today i.e. on Monday at Westminster Abbey in London. Viewers in India can watch its live stream from 3.30 pm IST.

Around 200 pipers and drummers will accompany King Charles, his siblings, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the Windsor family as the coffin is carried on the gun carriage to Westminster Abbey. The tenor bell at the Abbey will ring 96 times. British kings and queens have been crowned, married, and buried there for nearly 1,000 years.