Watch live: Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
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As the period of mourning continues in the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II will soon be laid to rest.
The Queen died peacefully on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle, her Scottish residence. At 96, Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-ruling monarch, leading the nation and the Commonwealth for 70 years. TV analysts predict a record 4.1 billion viewers around the world will tune in to watch as she is laid to rest.
For more details on Queen Elizabeth II's funeral — including a livestream — read on below.
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When is Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be held on Monday, Sept. 19, at Westminster Abbey, the storied church in London where past royal funerals (and weddings) have occurred. The service will be conducted by Rev. David Hoyle, the Dean of Westminster at Westminster Abbey, beginning at 11 a.m. British local time, or 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT in the U.S. Towards the end of the service, a nationwide two-minute silence will be observed.
Who will attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?
While an official guest list has not yet been released by the palace, world leaders, European royals, and, of course, the British royal family have received invitations or are expected to attend. U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are among some of the world leaders who have confirmed their attendance, while South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and New Zealand's Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern are likely to attend. Royal families from other European countries, including Belgium and the Netherlands, have also confirmed they will make the trip.
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Watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral live right here:
You can watch a livestream of the Queen's funeral here via the BBC:
Where else to watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
In addition to dominating the airwaves in the U.K., the funeral will also be available for viewers in the U.S. to watch live on CNN, ABC, BBC America, PBS (as well as the PBS app and PBS.org), NBC, and Fox News.
If you don't have cable, the funeral will also be streamed live on FuboTV, Sling, and YouTube TV. Peacock Premium and Paramount+ subscribers can also watch the event live. BBC will also be streaming the services on YouTube, which currently has a livestream of the Queen lying in state.
After the Queen's funeral service concludes at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT, it will be available to stream on Hulu.
Where will Queen Elizabeth II be laid to rest?
Following the service at Westminster Abbey, the Queen's coffin will be carried in another procession, traveling along Buckingham Palace and Wellington Arch. The coffin will then be transferred to a hearse and taken to the Queen's final resting place: St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, where much of the royal family — including the Queen's parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and husband Prince Philip — are buried.
Who will succeed Queen Elizabeth II?
Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images King Charles III
Queen Elizabeth II's son Charles, now known as King Charles III, will succeed the throne alongside his wife Camilla, formerly the Duchess of Cornwall, now known as the Queen Consort. After Charles, the line of succession turns to his older son Prince William, followed by his children, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4.
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