The service will take place at 11 am, after which his coffin will be carried in a foot procession, and transported by hearse to Windsor Castle and his final resting place at St George’s Chapel. What Time is the Queen’s funeral?
On Monday, September 19, the capital will come to a virtual standstill while the state funeral takes place. Hundreds of millions of people around the world will be watching on their screens. But what time do things really start?
- At 10.44 am, the gun carriage carrying the Queen’s coffin will depart from Westminster Hall for Westminster Abbey.
- The procession will arrive at 10.52 am and
- The state funeral service will officially begin at 11 am.
What time is the minute silence?
Two minutes of national silence
- 11:55 Two minutes of national silence
- 12:00 End of the funeral mass
Contemporary alternatives to the funeral
After several days of 24-hour coverage, not to mention the “queue” phenomenon, Brits may prefer to spend the bank holiday at something other than the funeral.
With most sports venues, high street shops, theaters, supermarkets, and museums closing, your options may feel limited.
Even those theaters that have said they will open are holding back in the face of funeral coverage.
You might want to get out into nature for a long walk, try your baking skills, or hit the pub (as long as you’re not one of those screening the ceremony).
Bicycle rides during public holidays are also allowed.
Operation London Bridge vs Operation Unicorn
Under “Operation Unicorn”, the body of the Queen will be transferred from Balmoral Castle to its neighboring palace, in Edinburgh.
What Happens in the 12 days of Mourning?
Here’s the day-by-day account of what’s expected to happen next, ahead of the Queen’s funeral in about 11 days.
What happens when the Queen turns 100?
The Queen is 96 years old at the time of her death and she is the longest-serving monarch in British history.
What does Queen Consort Mean?
King Charles III now presides over the British monarchy, and at his side, the Queen consort Camilla.
When does National Mourning End?
The National Mourning is a period of reflection in response to the death of the Sovereign or another member of the Royal Family.