with destiny kept, and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. that promise of lifelong service, i renew to you all today. alongside the personal grief that all my family are feeling, we also share with so many of you in the united kingdom, in all the countries where the queen was head of state, in the commonwealth, and across the world, a deep sense of gratitude for the more than 70 years in which my mother as queen served the people of so many nations. in 1947, on her 21st birthday, she pledged in a broadcast from cape town to the commonwealth to devote her life, whether it be short or long, to the service of her people s. that was more than a promise. it was a profound personal commitment which defined her whole life. she made sacrifices for duty. her dedication and devotion as sovereign never wavered, through times of change and progress, through times ofjoy and celebration and through times of sadness and loss. in her life of service, we saw that abiding love of tradi
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
morning. nine-year-old prince george. and seven year old, princess charlotte. king charles iii says he has been a deeply touched by messages of condolences. he says the country has been moved beyond measure by the millions of people paying their respects. some of the final public mourners to see the queens coffin are walking past now. lying in state. closes at half past six this morning. the national mission that of silence was held across the country last night. officials say it will be fixed in time for this morning service. hello and good morning from central london, on what is expected to be a grand and deeply solemn day. the funeral of queen elizabeth ii will take place in westminster abby just a short distance from here. it begins at 11 am. now large numbers have gathered on the mount. police say they expect record crowds in the capital. an unprecedented security operation involving thousands of extra police officers and armed voices personnel is underway. the queen h
burial in the royal vault alongside her husband prince philip in windsor this evening. as we are watching traditions that go back centuries and updated by the queen s agreement grandmother, queen victoria in 1901. the queen s casket will arrive at windsor castle, with the procession ending outside st. george s chapel. she will be the first female sovereign there. we will be bringing you the committal service for which some of the music was composed by the former chapel organist who is believed to have taught young princess elizabeth to play the piano. hundreds of world leaders, including president biden and more than 2,000 dignitaries joined the royal family for the queen s state funeral at westminster abbey. the 13th century seat of the church of england and where 25-year-old elizabeth was core nated 75 years ago. the queen said her funeral should not be long and boring. it was just about one-hour long, managing to be both personal and a world-class good-bye, including a