then be taken by hearse to windsor. here on bbc one we have unrivalled coverage of the day s events with some special guests joining us along the way. if you d like unaccompanied coverage, you can use the service on the red button. so, let s see how things look over at the abbey, with just under three hours to the start of the service. my colleague fergal keane is there. the story of the monarchy, its most sublime hours and most sorrowful, is embedded in the stone, wood and glass of this great building. today it hosts the most significant state funeral of the modern age in britain a huge moment notjust in britain but for many who will be watching across the world. it will be a funeral in which we will still feel the influence of the queen, for she was deeply involved in planning the detail of her funeral.