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After the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced on Thursday September 8, plans are now being put for her funeral in London. The latest reports suggest the Queen’s state funeral will take place on Monday September 19.
The day will start at 9am when Big Ben will chime with its bell hammer muffled with a leather pad. The Queen’s funeral cortege will then arrive at Westminster Abbey at 11am and there will be a minute’s silence held around the country as she enters the abbey. Elizabeth II will be the first British monarch to have her funeral there since 1760.
Unless you’re one of 2,000 guests specifically invited to attend at Westminster Abbey, the general public won’t be able to attend the funeral. However, the bollards along The Mall will be removed to make space for well-wishers.
The nearest tube stations are Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, Charing Cross and St James’s Park. Check travel restrictions before setting off.