Thousands of royalists are right now camping on the streets of London, to save a front row seat for the Queen's procession. ChristineAhern is at Westminster Abbey. 9News Key details of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral:
King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince William, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will be among the family members at Westminster Abbey.World leaders and monarchs will also be among the many gathered to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.As will US President Joe Biden, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol and Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro.
But the Queen decided to break with tradition because of the special role Westminster Abbey has played throughout her life.Her father, King George VI was coronated there in 1937.And then in 1953 she had her own coronation there, crowned as Queen on June 2. However, the Queen said she wanted to break from tradition to have her funeral held in Westminster Abbey.
From midday, Georgie Gardner and David Campbell will mark the end of our longest reigning monarch with three hours of coverage honouring The Queen's amazing life.
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