LONDON – Britain’s King Charles III and wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, are visiting Wales on Friday, hours before the new monarch and his siblings are scheduled to stand vigil around the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II in London.
According to Reuters and The Independent, the king, along with Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, will stand vigil for 15 minutes beginning at 7:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. EDT) in Westminster Hall, where the queen is lying in state.
Queen Elizabeth II dies: Thousands wait in line to pay respects to late monarch
Meanwhile, thousands of people continued to wait for their chance to pay tribute to the late queen, standing in a line that reached 5 miles long, The Associated Press reported.
Here are the latest updates:
Update 12:25 p.m. EDT Sept. 16: The wait time to see the queen’s coffin in London has topped 24 hours, according to officials.
Update 12:20 p.m. EDT Sept. 16: Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, thanked the public for its support on Friday in a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
“The Queen’s passing has left an unimaginable void in all our lives,” he said. “May God bless Her Majesty and may her memory be long cherished even as the baton she has carried for these past 70 years now passes to the next generation and to my brother, Charles. Long Live The King.”
Update 10:45 a.m. EDT Sept. 16: Charles and Camilla have left Cardiff Castle for a return to Buckingham Palace.
Update 9:15 a.m. EDT Sept. 16: The king and queen consort arrived to cheers Friday at Cardiff Castle after Charles addressed the Welsh Parliament.
The couple will conduct audiences at the castle and attend a reception later Friday for local charities, BBC News reported.
Update 8:30 a.m. EDT Sept. 16: While addressing the Welsh Parliament on Friday, Charles said the country “could not have been closer to my mother’s heart.”
“Wales had a special place in her heart,” he said in Welsh.
The king held the title of Prince of Wales from 1958 until earlier this month, when he passed the title on to his eldest son following his mother’s death. He sad Friday that he had “immense gratitude” for having been in the position.
“Having visited the senate regularly since it was founded and having heard your heartfelt words today, I know we all share the deepest commitment … to the welfare of the people of this land and that we will all continue to work together to that end,” he said.
Update 8:05 a.m. EDT Sept. 16: The king and queen consort have arrived at the Welsh Parliament to receive condolences and meet with Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, according to The Guardian.
Update 7:48 a.m. EDT Sept. 16: The king and queen consort greeted people outside Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales, after attending a prayer service in honor of the late queen, according to The Guardian.
Next, they are scheduled to visit the Welsh Parliament, Wales Online reported. The king also is expected to meet with Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford at Cardiff Castle ahead of a government reception, according to ITV.
Update 7:08 a.m. EDT Sept. 16: The late queen’s eight grandchildren are scheduled to stand vigil around her coffin Saturday, the AP reported Friday. They include Princes William and Harry, the king’s sons; Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, Princess Anne’s children; Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Prince Andrew’s daughters; and Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn, Prince Edward’s children, according to the news agency.
Update 6:41 a.m. EDT Sept. 16: The king and queen consort have arrived at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales, for a prayer service in honor of the late queen, according to the AP.
Original report: Late Thursday, the 5-mile line to see the queen’s coffin stretched from Parliament to beyond the Tower Bridge, the AP reported. The government announced midday Friday that new people would be barred from joining the queue for six hours, according to the news agency.
Queen Elizabeth II dies: When is the funeral; what happens before then?
The public viewing, which began at 5 p.m. Wednesday (noon EDT), will continue 24 hours a day until 6:30 a.m. Monday, the BBC and Buckingham Palace reported.
The state funeral for the late monarch, who died Sept. 8 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. (6 a.m. EDT) Monday following a procession to Westminster Abbey, the BBC reported. Afterward, the U.K. will hold a nationwide, two-minute moment of silence in the queen’s honor, according to the AP. Following another procession to the Wellington Arch, a hearse will take the coffin to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, in a private service, the news outlets reported.
– The Associated Press contributed to this report.
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, arrive to receive a Motion of Condolence at the Senedd on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort arrive to receive a Motion of Condolence at the Senedd on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, depart following a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III departs following a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, receive flowers following a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, are greeted by Sir Brooke Boothby, Vice Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, as they attend a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III is greeted by the venerable Michael Komor, acting Dean of Llandaff Cathedral, as he attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
Camilla, Queen Consort, attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
King Charles III attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
Prime Minister Liz Truss is greeted by the venerable Michael Komor, acting Dean of Llandaff Cathedral as she attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
Prime Minister Liz Truss is greeted by the venerable Michael Komor, acting Dean of Llandaff Cathedral, as she attends a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales, and his wife, Clare Drakeford, attend a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral on September 16, 2022, in Cardiff, Wales.
Britain’s King Charles III, with Camilla, Queen Consort, speaks after receiving a Motion of Condolence at the Senedd, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 16, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. King Charles III is visiting Wales for the first time since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
Llywydd (presiding officer) of the Senedd, Elin Jones (R) listens as Britain’s King Charles III speaks after receiving a Motion of Condolence at the Senedd, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 16, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. King Charles III is visiting Wales for the first time since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
School children wait for King Charles III to arrive at Cardiff Castle on September 16, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. King Charles III is visiting Wales for the first time since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
Lance Corporal Shenkin IV, the regimental mascot goat of the Third Battalion of the Royal Welsh regiment, is seen before the arrival of King Charles III at Cardiff Castle on September 16, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. King Charles III is visiting Wales for the first time since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
King Charles III during an audience with First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford at Cardiff Castle on September 16, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. King Charles III is visiting Wales for the first time since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
King Charles III during an audience with Llywydd (presiding officer) of the Senedd, Elin Jones at Cardiff Castle on September 16, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. King Charles III is visiting Wales for the first time since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
People stand in line by the London Eye as tens of thousands of people join queues to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022, in London.
People queue along the Thames Embankment as tens of thousands of people join queues to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022, in London.
People stand in line along Southbank as tens of thousands join queues to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022, in London.
A family stands in line on the Southbank as tens of thousands join queues to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022, in London.
A crowd looks on as soldiers march through Parliament Square during a rehearsal on September 15, 2022, for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London.
A large dog joins people standing in line on the Southbank as tens of thousands of people join queues to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022, in London.
A crowd looks on as soldiers march through Parliament Square during a rehearsal on September 15, 2022, for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London.
A sandwich board displaying the years of Queen Elizabeth II’s life is seen on Southbank as tens of thousands join queues to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022, in London.
A young man shrugs while waiting on the Thames Embankment as tens of thousands of people join queues to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022, in London.
People stand in line along Southbank as tens of thousands join queues to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022, in London.
Soldiers march through Parliament Square during a rehearsal on September 15, 2022, for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London.
Soldiers of the Household Cavalry ride along The Mall on September 14, 2022, in London.
King Charles III is driven from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace on September 14, 2022, in London.
King Charles III waves to the crowds as he is driven along The Mall to Buckingham Palace on September 14, 2022, in London.
King Charles III drives from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace on September 14, 2022, in London.
King Charles III is driven from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace on September 14, 2022, in London.
Crowds gather along The Mall on September 14, 2022, in London.
Members of the public wait to see the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is transported from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster on September 14, 2022, in London.
Soldiers of the Household Cavalry ride along The Mall on September 14, 2022, in London.
Police officers cross The Mall on September 14, 2022, in London.
A general view along The Mall on September 14, 2022, in London, United Kingdom.
A general view along The Mall on September 14, 2022, in London.
A general view along The Mall on September 14, 2022, in London.
Royal guardsmen and horses pass by on the day the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is transported from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster on September 14, 2022, in London.
Coldstream Guards march ahead of the procession of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The Royal Marines Band Service are seen during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Members of the Royal Air Force are seen on parade during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The Coldstream Guards are seen during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Crowds gather along The Mall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The gun carriage bearing the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II departs Buckingham Palace, transferring the coffin to The Palace of Westminster on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II makes its way along The Mall during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The Imperial State Crown is seen during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The Queen’s funeral cortege makes its way along The Mall from Buckingham Palace during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The Queen’s funeral cortege makes its way along The Mall from Buckingham Palace during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
(from second left) King Charles III, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex walk behind the coffin during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown placed on top, is carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the ceremonial procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: The coffin containing Queen Elizabeth II is carried in a ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are driven in a car during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
King Charles III and members of the royal family behind Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin as it is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, England. The queen will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
(L-R) Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, King Charles III, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Princess Anne, Princess Royal follow the coffin containing Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried in a ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Mourners watch the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II at the Hyde Park screening site on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Prince William, Prince of Wales walks behind the coffin during the ceremonial procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
King Charles III walks behind the coffin during the ceremonial procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
(L-R) Camilla, Queen Consort and Catherine, Princess of Wales depart Buckingham Palace as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown is pulled by a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried into Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Pallbearers from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards prepare to carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The Imperial State Crown is seen on the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Procession with the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace for her lying in state, on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Pallbearers from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
The Imperial State Crown is seen on the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II inside the Palace of Westminster during the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, left, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex watch the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrive in Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
A general view as the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II rests in Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
King Charles walks as procession with the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace for her lying in state, on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Prince Harry, left, and Prince William King watch a service after the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
A general view as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is escorted into Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
A general view as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is escorted into Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
A general view as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is escorted into Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk as procession with the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace for her lying in state on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
(L-R) Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank, Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi walk as procession with the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace for her lying in state on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
A general view as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is escorted into Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
Prime Minister Liz Truss (front L) and Lord True, UK leader of the House of Lords (front) and Leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer attend the ceremonial procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
A general view as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is escorted into Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
