I can give you my heart. I think it was that which made Great Britain grade. She literally was a role model to Heads Of State All Around The World. Disagree from time to time, but we must always remain. Queen elizabeth ii for the longest reigning in british history. We come together so that freedom works. They go the queen being widely remembered as the nations grandmother. Its not a part of our past. It defines our present and our future. Piers Thousands Lining The Streets Of London to say a final goodbye. My mother gave an example of lifelong love and of Selfless Service. We have not seen scenes like this on a scale in britain since Winston Churchill. I thank you all and many others at home and overseas for your touching messages of great kindness. Martha good morning, everyone and welcome to our coverage of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth ii. United kingdoms longest reigning on the throne and end of an arrow from the world from world war ii to the coronation of a young princess. She
i can give you my heart. i think it was that which made great britain grade. she literally was a role model to heads of state all around the world. disagree from time to time, but we must always remain. queen elizabeth ii for the longest reigning in british history. we come together so that freedom works. they go the queen being widely remembered as the nation s grandmother. it s not a part of our past. it defines our present and our future. piers: thousands lining the streets of london to say a final goodbye. my mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service. we have not seen scenes like this on a scale in britain since winston churchill. i thank you all and many others at home and overseas for your touching messages of great kindness. martha: good morning, everyone and welcome to our coverage of the funeral of queen elizabeth ii. united kingdoms longest reigning on the throne and end of an arrow from the world from world war ii to
Abbey where the late queen was married in 1957. And crowned back in 1953. When she was just 25 years old. Her astounding 70 years on the throne saw a world transformed. From scientific breakthroughs, world war ii, to a changing monarchy. And to her own changing family. Yet, threw it all this remarkable woman endured. Through 14 american president s, 15 british Prime Ministers, through financial crisis and, of course, the troubles through the rise of the internet and the fall of the berlin wall. In a few minutes, the royal navy will begin a procession to transport the queen from Westminster Hall where she has been lying at rest. Queen elizabeth ii led her people for over seven decades on the throne. She was 96 years old. The longest reigning monarch in british history. Along with joe, willie and me, we have u. S. Special correspondent for bbc catty kay. Its wonderful to be with you early this morning as we cover history in the making. Lets set the scene. Last night i posted a picture of
Hello, and welcome to st pauls cathedral, in the heart of the City Of London for a service of prayer and reflection in thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth ii. The service will open with the first address to the whole country by king charles iii. The congregation here will represent the mass of the people to whom he will speak from now on. From north to south, east to west. Because, unlike most State Celebrations or commemorations, the cathedral is not filled with those that are hereby reason of rank or status. The Prime Minister will give a reading. But all afternoon, crowds have been queueing up outside, because almost everybody here in this Wonderful Church have simply turned up because they want to be here. Access has been for anyone who can get to this place today. And as, outside buckingham palace, all day the crowds have been flowing around the crowds have been flowing around the cathedral, they want to take part. It is clear that this will be a service with a character
abbey where the late queen was married in 1957. and crowned back in 1953. when she was just 25 years old. her astounding 70 years on the throne saw a world transformed. from scientific breakthroughs, world war ii, to a changing monarchy. and to her own changing family. yet, threw it all this remarkable woman endured. through 14 american presidents, 15 british prime ministers, through financial crisis and, of course, the troubles through the rise of the internet and the fall of the berlin wall. in a few minutes, the royal navy will begin a procession to transport the queen from westminster hall where she has been lying at rest. queen elizabeth ii led her people for over seven decades on the throne. she was 96 years old. the longest reigning monarch in british history. along with joe, willie and me, we have u.s. special correspondent for bbc catty kay. it s wonderful to be with you early this morning as we cover history in the making. let s set the scene. last night i posted a