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
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
mayor of london sadiq khan and suella braverman, the home secretary, who have quite an awesome responsibility over the next two or three days with over 500 due in london from 200 different countries, 20 royal is here. security at most. it may be one of the biggest security operation is the met police has overseen in many, many years. operations. queen elizabeth had a strong attachment to france, a country she visited many times and whose language she spoke fluently. france reciprocated the feeling. president macron said the french were grateful for president macron said the french were gratefulfor her president macron said the french were grateful for her majesty s deep affection for their country. she mastered our language, he said, she loved their culture and she touched our hearts . hugh schofield reports from paris. in 1948 from paris. “11948 aged just 22 her majesty fell for paris and paris fell for her. on an official visit representing herfather, the newly marrie
0h, say can you see by the dawns early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming . Whose broad striped and bright stars through the perilous fight oer the ramparts we watch. I will faithfully execute. The office of president of the United States. The office of president of the United States. Congratulations, mr president. From this day forward its going to be only america first, america first. Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave. A lovely sunny day in many areas of the country. This was sent in from one of our weather watchers, beautiful skies. For most it was like that but in east lothian, for example, quite a bit of cloud. That cloud is starting to be eroded away and it is a very thin area now. I think scotland will fare better and probably Northern Ireland as well because underneath that High Pressure it is squeezing out the moisture that could potentially form into fog overnight. And again across eastern parts of england, as Well Scotla Nd Acros
for this independence ceremony, and she danced with him and caused, you know, scandal or terror amongst her courtiers. but the gesture of, look, we re friends, and this is a different world, and i m a happy young woman as well as being, you know, a sovereign of your former imperial overlord was a very powerful gesture and a delight on both her and in kruma s face. had a great impact on people. she became great friends with nelson mandela, arch bishop desmond tutu of south africa was very very opposed to apartheid, so she did what she thought she needed to do, and i think it probably came from the heart to keep the commonwealth together. you know, whether that s going to be easy for charles iii, i don t know.