i m here at st. charles cathedral where the king will hold a vigil with members of the royal family. the new metropolitan police chief describes the queen s state funeral as a challenge. thousands of extra officers have been called in to help manage the crowds. it s a massive challenge for the metropolitan meese and me personally. but we have been preparing for many, many years. and parts of the commonwealth mourning as they have fresh questions about the role of the monarchy. the prime minister of antiqua saying that he intends to hold a referendum on that country becoming a republic in the next three years. and science that jamaica and other nations may well follow suit. also this morning, the only light in the darkness. ukraine accuses retreating russian military of attacking a power station causing blakeout blackout. very good morning from buckingham palace, king charles iii will lead a procession along his mother later today. the king will give a speech to mps
the king will address both houses of parliament. members meet to express condolences after the queen s death. the king and queen and queen elizabeth s three other children will walk alongside the coffin in a procession to st. charles cathedral. a service and prayer reflection will be there. the queen will lie in state for 24 hours. and they will receive a message of condolence as well from parliament. crowds line the streets as the queen s coffin travels through scotland to palace yesterday while at buckingham palace, king charles was met by more supporters and mourners. we have more.